Bought this about 25 years ago for $325. Has an interesting serial number. S2403xx. Think perhaps they built it on an older N frame.
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Bought this about 25 years ago for $325. Has an interesting serial number. S2403xx. Think perhaps they built it on an older N frame.
"If everyone is thinking the same thing it means someone is not thinking"
"A rat became the unit of currency"
5" N frames are just beautiful.
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Sorry for the lousy pic.
"If everyone is thinking the same thing it means someone is not thinking"
"A rat became the unit of currency"
I got one of them NIB, CASE. GOT a 6” that I shoot. I’ve got several m19s that I hardly ever shoot because the 27s and 14s seem to be more accurate.
Have the 3 1/2 , 6 , 8 3/8 and have not shot them in years , I have shot at least one of the pair of model 28 6 inch barrel , different finish and grip size , but still great gun . Nice 5 inch one there , picture looked fine .
I had a Model 29 with a serial number that started with an “S”
My Model 29 was a 1962, the S serial number is correct for an N frame of that period.
Beautifully made guns.
The new Smiths may be made to closer tolerences but the older ones have a soul.
Hard to beat the M27s. Closest I ever came (besides holding and admiring) was a 4" M28. Sorry I let it get away.
Nice Smith there.
I had a 5" 27, in a moment of stupidity I sold it.
Cosmic -
Howdy !
IMHO - the 5" -27 IS " The Cadillac of handguns " ( and not the .357 from brand X ).
I carried my best friend's M-27 2 for many years ( a great friend ! ) Recessed cylinder, pinned barrel, finely checkered top strap, combat trigger.
Had 2 custom "N" frames made w/ 4" heavy barrels, the intent being to duplicate the balance of the 5" -27 in a 4" barrel format. The first was assembled on a
M-58 frame, because I wanted to go w/ fixed sights for my CCW application. NE Indiana gunsmith Dave Schwarze installed a Douglas .357" cal liner in the bored-out factory heavy barrel. He also installed a M-28 cylinder. Combat trigger and partially-bobbed hammer rounded-out the gun, which I fitted w/ custom " Jordan Trooper " stocks from Herrett's ( walnut ).
I felt a little more refinement could be had, and had Schwarze make me a custom 4" heavy barrel using a straight bull Douglas barrel w/ diameter that matched the frame width @ the attachment point. For this gun, I used a surplus NYSP M-520 frame and cylinder. Dave milled the right side of the trigger guard to half width,
ala' the M-19 Bill Jordan Commemorative. Combat trigger, manganese phosphate finish; and a new set of Jordan Troopers.... this time in Goncalo Alves.
This is my current carry gun, and the one that best imitates 5" M-27 balance and recoil control.
Love those 5" -27s, still !
With regards,
357Mag
It also has that artsy ampersand symbol between the Smith and the Wesson on both the barrel and frame. The K-38 Combat Masterpiece I recently acquired has these symbols as well. It's serial # is K 3043xx. Supposedly from 1956. Right now Gunbroker has quite a few minty old Smith's for sale.Originally Posted by Silver Jack Hammer
"If everyone is thinking the same thing it means someone is not thinking"
"A rat became the unit of currency"
In 1974 an old deputy sheriff handed me his pistol and asked me to tell him what it was. I was an Explorer Scout in uniform. I said it was a Smith & Wesson .357. He said; no, that is a .357 Smith & Wesson Registered Magnum. The deputy’s name was on file with Smith & Wesson.
In 1974 that gun had glow in the dark sights and had a sticker on it that it was also registered with the Nuclear Commission because it had nuclear glow in the dark sights.
Wow......would love to time travel back to those days.
"If everyone is thinking the same thing it means someone is not thinking"
"A rat became the unit of currency"
Bill Jordan had huge hands. Real vice grip on the pistol. Think Elmer Keith was similarly endowed.
"If everyone is thinking the same thing it means someone is not thinking"
"A rat became the unit of currency"
I sold a five inch M27 that I had illegally stored in the barracks at West Point to finance my first honeymoon. If I had only known.... Still looking for another one.
Tony
You have a good deal of company regarding that decision.
"If everyone is thinking the same thing it means someone is not thinking"
"A rat became the unit of currency"
The grips don't look original.
Yes I do.
Good eye. I have the originals and they are nice if not plain. These are new Smith grips which didn't turn out to be as good as the originals.
"If everyone is thinking the same thing it means someone is not thinking"
"A rat became the unit of currency"
Way back in the late 1970's,, after reading Skeeter Skelton's admiration for the M-27's in 5",, I lusted for one. Lo & behold,, I found one I could afford. It was SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!! Along came a guy who really wanted it,, and offered me a fair amount above what I paid,, and in a moment of weakness,, I sold it.
Then, I was lucky enough to get a second one,, and again, in a crunch for money,, (young & married,) and a sweet offer for it,, my second one left home. I figured I could find another,,,! Well, it was 1982,, and I found my 3rd M-27 in 5",, and swore,, it would NOT be sold. A guy I worked with,, developed a deep lust for it,, and kept bugging me to "name my price!" Figuring he didn't have the money or wouldn't meet my price,, I finally relented & threw out a VERY high price. He bought it,, and made me regret pricing it.
It wasn't until 2017 that I FINALLY found my 4th M-27 in 5". Nope, no way,, not gonna even consider it in any form,, will it leave home.
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