good deal on S&W model 27-3?

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Popsicle

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I have an oportunity to buy an excellent condition S&W 27-3 from my uncle for 300.00. Is this a good price? It has a 6" barrel, and the bluing is perfect, the only signs of it being shot is a little residue on the face of the cylinder and on the recoil plate. So I was wondering, is it a good deal? I really don't have a need for it right now, just a strong want. I checked the timing and all cylinders locked up before hammer fall, it has zero perceptible endshake, very slight rotational play, and the only thing that concerns me slightly is when I push on the side of the cylinder, there is very slight play between the crane and the frame. However, when I lowered the hammer with my finger still on the trigger, almost all play in every dimension was gone. I haven't owned a revolver in years, but I honestly think everything is within spec, and it appears that the gun has been well taken care of. So for 300.00, should I take the plunge? Thanks!

Pat Brophy
 
$300 for a 27-3 in that condition around these parts would be a great buy, doubt that you will be able to find a better deal on one, I'd jump on it! I don't see that many model 27's floating around that are of hammer mounted firing pin vintage. My guess is that these models are getting grabbed up and will likely see a price escalation.
 
"I don't see that many model 27's floating around that are of hammer mounted firing pin vintage."

I'm pretty certain that ALL Model 27s are of the hammer-mounted firing pin vintage.

I think the 27 was dropped, finally, just before S&W redesigned the hammer/firing pin.
 
Very decent price.

Some good clean and lube of the front latch might make the variable crane/frame gap go away.

Sam
 
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