S & W model 27 (no dash) 3 1/2" .357

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Got an old model 27 (no dash) 3 1/2 inch 357, 99% blue intact, shows small amount of wear around the muzzle. I've not traded guns for several years and am thinking of tradeing this one in on a newer model but have no idea what it may be worth. Your input would be appreciated.

old cop.
 
I bought a 8 3/8 mod. 27 a couple years ago that I believe is probably 99%.
Paid 300 for it, but did have find some more wood grips. Original were lost after it was blessed with rubber ones. That left me with 350 invested in it.

another old cop
 
There are only 2 variants of the Model 27 that I've ever been interested in owning. The blued 3.5" and the blued 5" model.

I'd give you $475 for it if you have the original box, manual and papers.

Besides, I think it'd make a nice companion to this N Frame;

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Unfired 1981 vintage S&W Model 57 (.41 Mag) 4" unpinned barrel, TS, TT, TG, RR, WO, Recessed chambers
 
From the twentieth edition of the Blue Book of Gun Values:

Model 27:3.5" discontinued in 1977.

100% $425 98% $365

Add 10% for pinned bbl and recessed cylinder

Add $28 for white outline rear sight

HTH
 
Nice revolver

Wonder when it was made? If you post the serial number (Might want to use XX for the last two numerals) one of us will be happy to check the lists in Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson for you. Be sure and include any letter prefix or suffix. If the model number is stamped on the frame, it is from 1957 to 1960. The model 27-1 came into being in 1960, when they changed the ejector rod thread from right-hand to left-hand. Your revolver probably falls in the range of S17XXXX to S21XXXX

Does it wear the original stocks? If so, the serial number should be stamped on an interior surface of one or both.

I recently sold my pre-27 and I still miss it . . . . :(

Best regards,
Johnny
 
Denied, from the information that Poygan provided, it's pretty easy to see, that you have a very desirable revolver. With a pinned barrel and white outline sights you are looking at a minimum of $462.50. This Gun would be very attractive to a Smith Collector, it may also be one of the finest revolvers they ever made. I would be curious to know what you would be interested in trading it for. Personally, I can't think of a revolver around 4" in barrel length that would match it, especially with a nice combat grip. General George S. Patton Jr. carried the same model. Being a N-frame, this gun will stand up to full power .357 Magnum loads better than anything available today. If you are trading with a dealer for a pistol, you are going to make that dealer a very happy camper. Even, if he moans and groans about revolvers just not being popular like they used to be, etcetcetc.

It's your gun, if it were mine, it would stay in my possesion. Before I traded with anybody, I would be much more inclined to sell it outright and get it's true value. It might be a good idea to post some questions on the Smith forum. Remember what it will cost you to ship a gun today. An auction type sell among Smith enthusiasts, might get you some serious $ if you can post actual highly detailed photos. Then again, you already have some standing offers, right here. The first Smith of this type was presented to J. Edgar Hoover in 1935. Whatever your oppinion may be about him, there's no doubt about the gun! ;)
 
The serial number is 1920xx
White outline rear sight.
 

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Denied,

What were you thinking of getting in trade?
That's a very nice looking gun. If you decide to sell, I'd love the chance to make an offer.

DHart - As always, your photos make me whimper. :D
 
S&W 27

I bought a 5" nickel 27-2 two months ago with the wood box, tools etc. (it also has the white outline sight). I absolutely love this thing! It compares very well to my unfired 1980 python, except this one has been shot so I have no qualms using it as intended. From my perspective, even if someone offered me the python price for the 27, I'd still have to consider whether to take it. If, however, you do decide to sell it, you'll get plenty of good offers, probably including one from me :) . Best of luck and congratulations on a great revolver.
G
 
I have a 5" nickel 27-nothing (BTW, as for date of manufacture the plain 27s were made from 1957 to 1961 then the 27-1 was made for about one year before the 27-2s came out) that I bought from a gun shop about 18 months ago for $299. I thought that was a good price to buy. If I were selling your gun I would put it on one of the auction sites starting at $450. May or may not sell but you'll find out.

Oh, can't tell from dark pics, does gun have "diamond" grips? Diamond N frame targets are worth about $200 all by themselves. If they are, I would ask at least $500 for this gun. Or put newer grips on and sell old ones separately.
 
Diamond N frame targets are worth about $200 all by themselves.
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The Cokes are worth that much, but not the regular Targets (diamond or not). Those pictured are not diamond Targets therefore not the original stocks.
 
A nice 27 no-dash with a 3.5" tube and original diamond grips will bring a fast $450-$500 in this neck of the woods. Not having the original grips would keep the price tag at the lower end of this scale.

Oh, since we're having a 3.5" 27-a-thon:

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Majic, the last 2 sets of diamond targets for the N frame I saw on ebay sold for over $200. The last set of "coke bottle" targets I saw went for well over $300.
 
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