S&W Mdl. 27-2

[1911WB]

Though I'm not much of a "wheel gun" man these days, I found one today I couldn't resist: a 4" Blued Mdl. 27-2 (pinned & recessed) with target trigger & hammer in about 98% cond. I can't wait to shoot it!

 

[Old Fuff]

Ya won't like it ....

They're big and heavy, and shoot little bullets. Worse then that they only hold six ...

They ain't stainless, nor do they have any scam-di-um in 'um. No plastic either unless it has a red front sight insert ...

It 'taint tactical in any way or form, and you can't shove a magazine up it's butt when you need to make a tactical reload ...

It would be in your best interest to send it to me before that no-good Tuner gets wind of it ...

 

[only1asterisk]

I take in old junky revolvers too...

David

 

[Archie]

Last week....

I found a 'consignment' gun in the local gunshop. A five inch, nickled, pinned and recessed three screw M27.

I think I dislocated my thumb getting the money out of my pocket.

 

[magsnubby]

The 27/28's are great guns. I have a 6" 28-2 and it eats heavy loads like they're candy.

 

[Archie]

Magsnubby...

you are correct. The M28 is a very useful revolver. The difference is the M27 was better finished, and available in a few more variations.

For a shooter, the M28 is fine.
For a collector (or aspiring snob, like me) the M27 is mo' bettah.

 

[RWK]

My 30+ year old, P&R’ed, five-inch, Smith 27-2 is a superb revolver – simply outstanding when it was manufactured and every bit as excellent today. They are gems, to be revered, but to be used. CONGRATULATIONS.

 

[Brian Williams]

Yep, they are a nice piece of machinery

 

[P95Carry]

Yep - you sure are gonna hate it!!


One of Smith's classics IMO ... and I'll include as Magsnubby did, the M28 also.

I have the 5" M27-2 . a great bbl length and also the 8 3/8" version. The M28-2 is 4" - and also a dream to shoot.












Enjoy the heck out of yours ... I am sure you will form more than a ''fond attachment''!!

 

[Airboss]

M-27-2's

This is the latest Model 27-2
This the "Barbeque gun" 31/2"27-7 unfired in the box
Class "A" Engraved

 

[thatguy]

The pre-1981 27s are the apex of the revolver maker's art in production guns IMHO. The 4 inch is the hardest to find being a standard length only 1979-1981 and a rarely seen special order before 1979. I passed on a 1963 made 4 inch 27 last year and I am still kicking myself. The price was high but I had the money and damnit you don't see pre 1979 4 inch 27s that often.

 

[Majic]

My pre-27 turned out to be a runt. It only grew to 3 1/2 inches.
I would like to find a 4 incher as they are quite scarce in the early models.

 

[Michael Zeleny]

The pre-1981 27s are the apex of the revolver maker's art in production guns IMHO.

Surely even among these, the Registered Magnum belongs in a class of its own. Note also, that when the French special forces needed a .357 S&W Magnum revolver to shoot hard and often, they found the M27 wanting. Hence the Manurhin MR-73.

 

[Dave T]

This would seem to be a good post to get in on as I just recently acquired another Model 27. I happened on a 27-1 with the 3.5" barrel and original Magna stocks (with a Pacmyer grip adapter). It locked up tight, had no noticable end-shake and the standing breech was still blued (not a lot of shooting). Some holster/handling wear on the high spots but not bad for a 44 year old gun (made in 1960).

Asking price was $399. I had looked at it a week or so back and stopped by the same shop again. The 27-1 was still there. Almost as a joke I asked what their best out the door price was. When the man behind the counter said $375 I could only answer with, "Done!" and write the check.

Sometimes you just get lucky and the gun gods smile upon you.
Dave