Smith+Wesson Model 27

[roblack]

Just bought a very nice model 27 from a friend. He told me he believed it is of 1960's vintage. Are there any S+W experts here who could confirm that? Just curious. Im taking it to the range this week to shoot some .357 magnum and .38 Special through it.

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[fastex]

Serial # ??

 

[roblack]

S310973

Meant to include that in post

 

[dan belisle]

Go to the S&W forum (The Ampersand), they can give you year made data. - dan

 

[Mush]

I really want to have one of those in 100%, NIB, pristine, not fired condition.

Mush

 

[NVShooter]

Wow, you have a nice friend! Enjoy, that's a beauty!

 

[coldestcanuck]

S310973

Meant to include that in post

The Catalogue of S&W lists that serial number as 1968-69

 

[roblack]

The Catalogue of S&W lists that serial number as 1968-69

Thank you very much!

 

[paisley70]

I like that classic 6" look a little more than the 6.5" Model 27-9 that is around nowadays. I am waiting on my 27-9 to show up next week sometime. They sure do look nice, and better shoot how I am expecting them to!

 

[caramel]

I look pretty close to a Model 29... JP.

 

[ton45-II]

Congratulations! One of my most favourite S&W DA models. Just one gorgeous revolver

 

[BCRider]

I look pretty close to a Model 29... JP.

That's because it's the same gun. Just smaller holes. Models 27 and 28 are N frame .357's. 29 is the N frame .44Mag.

 

[NAA]

Very, very nice!

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NAA.

 

[badbrass]

Got to love those S&W's, very nice revolver!

 

[enefgee]

If you don't love the original Magnum handgun, something is very wrong.

 

[roblack]

Thanks! This particular revolver has seen very little use,no flash burn in the frame and bluing near 100%. I think its a keeper. The blueing on these old Smiths are pretty close to Python quality.

 

[silverfoxdj]

Congrats that's a beauty, I'd make up some nice wad-cutters in 38 Special and fire away

 

[Cocked&Locked]

Congrats that's a beauty, I'd make up some nice wad-cutters in 38 Special and fire away

I have the same revolver, and with wadcutters, it's a toss up between it and the K38...they both will shoot 1.5" at 25 yards when they like the alloy and lube! That one is a keeper for sure!

 

[BCRider]

And when you want to shoot full house .357Mag's it makes it child's play. You know you're still shooting something serious but the gun simply doesn't jump around like the lighter L and K frame guns. The 27 or 28 are simply guns that are best suited to full house magnum all day every day. But they do great at shooting .38Spl as well just for a bonus.

 

[silverfoxdj]

I have the same revolver, and with wadcutters, it's a toss up between it and the K38...they both will shoot 1.5" at 25 yards when they like the alloy and lube! That one is a keeper for sure!

Have moved to |Berry's 145 gr plated they seem to shoot cleaner and seat nicely