*Smith Wesson .357, model 27-2, 8 3/8inch barre

[eddie02ws6]

smith wesson model 27-2, 8 3/8inch barrel, n165157 is the serial.

Gun is for sale locally and I just want some feedback before I decide to buy it.

-Can anyone tell me the year of the gun?

- In good condition, id say a 7 out of 10 condition wise. Some fading, wear marks etc. What should I pay?

- is this a rare gun?
. 8 inch barrel
.age.

any input is greatly appreciated.

He is at 750 otd, local pawn shop

 

[Bullet Bob]

Made in approximately 1973.

The 8 & 3/8" barrels aren't rare, probably the second most common barrel length for the time period.

You don't list what part of the country you're in, but for one in 70% condition in most of the USA, that's way overpriced.

For that kind of money I'd want one in 98% condition, original box and grips. They are a lot of fun to shoot though:

 

[eddie02ws6]

Thank you!!!

im in the midwest. It comes with stock grips and aftermarket grips.

Its definitely in the 70-80 condition range.

They just put the gun on display while i was there.... I dont wanna miss out on a cool historic gun, but it seems like its not that rare of a gun?

and its overpriced?

What would be a reasonable price in your opinion, otd.

 

[Bullet Bob]

If it was mechanically good, $450.00-$475.00.

But I'm definitely not an expert, and gun pricing isn't an exact science. What's a new plastic gun $500.00 or so? For fun shooting, I'd rather pay that for the 27.

 

[eddie02ws6]

Thank you much kind sir

 

[BYJO4]

The model 27 is a fine revolver but price is too much for the condition you state and the barrel length. It is not rare and the longer barrel is less desirable to me.

 

[rehorne]

Go over to the smith&wesson forum and search the for sale area. Search the sold mod 27's and you most likely will find out what a fair price will be.

 

[Jlr2267]

I see them for $600+ in excellent condition. $750 is a bit high. He's probably got less than $350 in it.

 

[content]

Great revolver... 8 3/8" is a bit long for the $750 price, they are selling for $600+ in upstate SC.

$800+ is the cost of a 3 1/2" right now, no box but original grips.

Vintage S&W N frame grips are going for $100++
27-2, 3 1/2", orig. grips, some holster wear at barrel tip...$800otd,, worked for me.

Hope you find what works for you.

 

[robert45]

wow Bob great gun you have

how do you like the grips?

 

[bannockburn]

Never cared much for the 8 3/8" barrel length; didn't balance that well for me and the extra length made it very unwieldy. For the condition that you describe it as being the $750 asking price is rather high.

 

[nathan]

The 6 inch long barrels are more balance and sell s quicker if the need arises.

 

[BigBore44]

Saw one last week on armslist. Exact gun you're referring to except gun was in 98-99%. Box, papers, and unopened cleaning kit. He was asking $850. But the truth is, is it worth it to you? I bought a 29-2 nickel 8 3/8 last year FTF for $700. No box or papers. But gun was in 95-98%. Was the price right? It was a little high. Was it worth it to me to own a childhood dream gun? Obviously it was.

 

[Iggy]

I bought one at 95% in a pawn shop for $500 and thought I did well. Sold it the next day to feller for $600. He was happy and I was plumb tickled myself.

 

[243winxb]

$600

 

[eddie02ws6]

You guys are awesome, thanks for all of the replies.

I'm glad I didnt get it, since he wasnt budging on the price.

Thanks all

 

[gutterman]

If he's not budging on the price then I would say he's putting too much emphasis on it being a M27 or he's into it too deep. Been there done that!