Smith and Wesson .357 magnum

[Lightnerz23]

I was just recently given a Smith and Wesson .357 magnum that was purchased in 1951. The serial number is 82XXX.

I don't currently have it in my possession and I'm trying to figure out if anyone might know what model number it is. It hasn't been shot in probably 30 years. It's been taken care of but is there anything I should look for before I take it out and play?

 

[Birds Away]

Welcome to INGO!!!

 

[Lancem]

Not sure, model 19? Should be fine to go out and shoot.

 

[kludge]

Open the cylinder, look on the frame under the crane, the model number should be there.

BTW nice revolver and a VERY nice gift.

 

[Koukalaka]

Wow, very cool!

 

[xdmstu]

Aaaaand... if you feel like re-gifting it to someone else my email is...

 

[motoman]

thats a nice gift. welcome to the group

 

[sgreen3]

Thats one nice wheel gun! Welcome to INGO

 

[Lightnerz23]

Thanks for the welcome. I agree that it's a VERY nice gift... I think I'll probably hold onto it for a bit.

 

[Compatriot G]

If I remember correctly, S&W didn't assign model numbers until 1957. The first K-frame .357 magnum wasn't produced until 1955. If it was purchased in 1951, then it has to be an N-frame .357 magnum which later was designated the M-27.

 

[UncleMike]

I was just recently given a Smith and Wesson .357 magnum that was purchased in 1951. The serial number is 82XXX.

I don't currently have it in my possession and I'm trying to figure out if anyone might know what model number it is. It hasn't been shot in probably 30 years. It's been taken care of but is there anything I should look for before I take it out and play?

It's a Smith & Wesson Mod 27 [STRIKE]"4 screw", [/STRIKE] "5 screw" 3 1/2" barrel,
VERY desirable weapon!!
Book value is around $550.00 but a S&W collector would likely pay a premium for a specimen in excellent condition.
Congratulations on the acquisition!

 

[squirrelhntr]

Yes, you've got yourself a collectors item. Look up S&W model 27 on wikipedia and check it out. You can also get on the Smith and Wesson Firearms web page and contact them for info. Lots of history for the Model 27 Smith.

 

[MarinerFan]

I was thinking N frame as well.

 

[MrSmitty]

<---------DROOLING!!!!!! Wow somebody loves you!!!!(or likes you a whole lot!)

 

[FERLACH]

Real value on your 27 4- screw is well above $550.00, but Condition makes a major differance in value to a collector.

 

[IndyGunSafety]

It's a Smith & Wesson Mod 27 "4 screw", 3 1/2" barrel,
VERY desirable weapon!!
Book value is around $550.00 but a S&W collector would likely pay a premium for a specimen in excellent condition.
Congratulations on the acquisition!

I would agree.... I think... I can't really see the screw in front of the trigger guard. Is there one? I've got the long barrel version of the 27.

 

[UncleMike]

I would agree.... I think... I can't really see the screw in front of the trigger guard. Is there one? I've got the long barrel version of the 27.

Yup! I'd bet on it.
The trigger guard screw went away after the top side plate screw bit the dust in 1955.
That would make it a "five screw" model.
(My memory must be getting foggy.)

 

[goinggreyfast]

Wow!!! Sweet wheel gun! Let me know if you decide to not keep it. I could take that nasty ole gun off your hands.

Welcome to INGO!

 

[gglass]

Congtats!

The 3.5" versions of the Model 27 are the most rare and sexy of the bunch... Me likey!

 

[686 Shooter]

It's a Smith & Wesson Mod 27 [STRIKE]"4 screw", [/STRIKE] "5 screw" 3 1/2" barrel,
VERY desirable weapon!!
Book value is around $550.00 but a S&W collector would likely pay a premium for a specimen in excellent condition.
Congratulations on the acquisition!

And that is the reason I don't like the "Blue Book". Someone could rely on the Blue Book to sell their gun and see it in a display case later for 2 or 3 times the amount that they just sold it for. I know I would never sell my model 27 for that amount. (And I know you are not suggesting that is the "true value")