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Smith & Wesson Pre-Model 27 .357 Magnum # S135133

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 800.00 USD
Smith & Wesson Pre-Model 27 .357 Magnum # S135133
The '.357 Magnum' Large frame double action revolver chambered in .357 Magnum, manufactured circa 1954/55. Features a polished blued finish, pinned 3.5 barrel with knurled sighting rib, ramped patridge front sight, adjustable micrometer click rear sight, fluted six-shot cylinder with counterbored chambers, shrouded ejector rod, five screw square butt N target frame with finely knurled top, non original checkered wood grips, serrated backstrap. Bore appears excellent/bright, action is crisp/tight, blue finish is about 80% with muzzle/edge wear, tracking on the cylinder. There is a area of pin-prick pitting/rust above the right grip panel. Someone has buffed/polished the trigger, needs a good cleaning. Supica & Nahas's Smith & Wesson book states the rare 3.5" barrel should bring a 25% premium. Comes with a Galco brown leather holster. NRA Condition-Good. C&R Firearm.