dave5339
Member
Hi all,
I've got a S&W Model 27 (no dash) in 5" that I picked up from a gun show awhile back.
Condition wise it's been a little beat up. The crane is possibly bent, it's had a touch or two of a small bit of rust, (minor pitting on the cyclinder), the rear sight looks like it's taken the impact of more than a few falls/drops to the pavement and it cylinder seems to be sticking closed when I try and open it.
What I am wondering is if I sent it in for repair/reblue would I destroy any and all collectors value, (other than being a Mod 27 5" I don't think it has any).
I've sent S&W a letter request and recieved the letter back so I know the pistol's early history.
Personally I'd love to get it fixed. It's a wonderful gun to shoot but I also don't want to destroy any possible collectors value.
What do you all think?
Semper Fi
I've got a S&W Model 27 (no dash) in 5" that I picked up from a gun show awhile back.
Condition wise it's been a little beat up. The crane is possibly bent, it's had a touch or two of a small bit of rust, (minor pitting on the cyclinder), the rear sight looks like it's taken the impact of more than a few falls/drops to the pavement and it cylinder seems to be sticking closed when I try and open it.
What I am wondering is if I sent it in for repair/reblue would I destroy any and all collectors value, (other than being a Mod 27 5" I don't think it has any).
I've sent S&W a letter request and recieved the letter back so I know the pistol's early history.
Personally I'd love to get it fixed. It's a wonderful gun to shoot but I also don't want to destroy any possible collectors value.
What do you all think?
Semper Fi