I just picked up a used 8 3/8" M27-2 (pinned + recessed) in excellent
condition. It has a hogue monogrip on it and did
not come with the box. There is the beginning of
a drag line on the cylinder, but no other bluing
wear except the slightest amount (barely noticeable)
at the muzzle. It is really tight and the rifling is sharp. I paid 350 for it. Serial number N186XXX. Any idea when
it was made?
I did notice that it has what appears to be factory
tapped holes under the rear sight. Is this normal in
a 27-2? I thought this was only done on late model
stainless guns.
One thing that is disconcerting is a line that I thought
fouling near the forcing cone on the topstrap. I can't
feel it with a small metal wire, but it won't clean
off. It does not I assume this is flame cutting? How bad is this,
and how much usage is required to get it to this state?
Thanks
condition. It has a hogue monogrip on it and did
not come with the box. There is the beginning of
a drag line on the cylinder, but no other bluing
wear except the slightest amount (barely noticeable)
at the muzzle. It is really tight and the rifling is sharp. I paid 350 for it. Serial number N186XXX. Any idea when
it was made?
I did notice that it has what appears to be factory
tapped holes under the rear sight. Is this normal in
a 27-2? I thought this was only done on late model
stainless guns.
One thing that is disconcerting is a line that I thought
fouling near the forcing cone on the topstrap. I can't
feel it with a small metal wire, but it won't clean
off. It does not I assume this is flame cutting? How bad is this,
and how much usage is required to get it to this state?
Thanks