Earlier today I was in one of the local gunshops and looked at a nickel plated M27-2 w/5" barrel. But this particular model is peculiar. For one it has the recessed chambers, but the barrel isn't pinned. Then the empty case extractor is a dark blue. Now I'm not real familiar with the nickel plated models so is it possible that the extractor wasn't plated on them? But what about the recessed chambers and the crushed barrel instead of pinned? Did S&W make models during the switch in 82 that had someof the older features as well as the new features? Like Remington when it went from the 740 to the 7400 the company actually made an interim model called the 741. I know this because I own one. Anyway the gun is in good shape and the dealer is asking $475.00. If it's a parts model I could probably talk him down $75.00 to $100.00 dollars. Any speculation, guesses?