The S&W Model 27 and variants remain my favorite revolver. I am fortunate to have been able to acquire several of them over the years but based on the shocking price (to me, anyway) that I had to pay for the last one I bought I suspect my collection is now complete.
My first one was 3.5" M27-2 that I bought in the late 1970s. It was stolen in 1985. I found a replacement.
Around 1989 a dealer offered police trade in 27-2s. They were nickel with 5" barrels. I paid $215 for one that arrived in unfired condition.
A forum member emailed me about a Model 27 in a local pawn shop. He gave me their phone number and I called and bought this one without even seeing a photo of it. No regrets. The guy seemed shocked that I was willing to pay $295 plus shipping for it.
Went into a tiny gun shop and saw about 40 4" M19s he bought from the local police. Among them was this lone N frame. Same $275 price. Should have grabbed one of the 19s while I was at it.
Another forum member emailed after seeing me post photos of 27s and asked if I wanted to buy this one. Yes, I did.
Wanted a long 27 in nickel (I love the shiny guns). Got this on Gunbroker about 7 years ago for $315. It was unfired in the presentation case.
Had a Colt semi-auto that I paid $385 for and I traded it at a local show for a nickel 357 with original stocks and a set of stags. Sold the stags for $150 so I have $235 in this one.
For 10 years I sought a 6.5" version with a ramp front sight. Very hard to find. Passed on two because I choked on the asking prices. Finally decided I wasn't getting any younger and popped on this one made in 1956 paying about $350 more than I wanted. Oh well.
Never had a 6" 27 despite that being the most common barrel length. Never had a 4" one, either, but I did buy a 4" Registered Magnum a few years back so I don't feel the need for a 4" 27.
Feel free to add photos of your 27s or pre-model 357 Magnums.
My first one was 3.5" M27-2 that I bought in the late 1970s. It was stolen in 1985. I found a replacement.
Around 1989 a dealer offered police trade in 27-2s. They were nickel with 5" barrels. I paid $215 for one that arrived in unfired condition.
A forum member emailed me about a Model 27 in a local pawn shop. He gave me their phone number and I called and bought this one without even seeing a photo of it. No regrets. The guy seemed shocked that I was willing to pay $295 plus shipping for it.
Went into a tiny gun shop and saw about 40 4" M19s he bought from the local police. Among them was this lone N frame. Same $275 price. Should have grabbed one of the 19s while I was at it.
Another forum member emailed after seeing me post photos of 27s and asked if I wanted to buy this one. Yes, I did.
Wanted a long 27 in nickel (I love the shiny guns). Got this on Gunbroker about 7 years ago for $315. It was unfired in the presentation case.
Had a Colt semi-auto that I paid $385 for and I traded it at a local show for a nickel 357 with original stocks and a set of stags. Sold the stags for $150 so I have $235 in this one.
For 10 years I sought a 6.5" version with a ramp front sight. Very hard to find. Passed on two because I choked on the asking prices. Finally decided I wasn't getting any younger and popped on this one made in 1956 paying about $350 more than I wanted. Oh well.
Never had a 6" 27 despite that being the most common barrel length. Never had a 4" one, either, but I did buy a 4" Registered Magnum a few years back so I don't feel the need for a 4" 27.
Feel free to add photos of your 27s or pre-model 357 Magnums.