Smith & Wesson S&W Model 547 9mm 4″ Double Action Revolver MFD 1983 NO CA
Sold For: $1735.89
LSB#: 210109LW17
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: 547, 9mm Military & Police, Approximately 10,270 Produced
Serial Number: 19D8362
Year of Manufacture: 1983
Caliber: 9mm
Action Type: 6-Shot, Double / Single Action, Swing-Out, Fluted Cylinder Revolver.
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “SMITH & WESSON”, the right “9MM CTG. PAT. 4127955”. The left side of the frame has S&W’s monogram logo, the right has the four-line Marcas Registradas. The yoke cut is marked with the serial and model numbers. The yoke and sides of the frame have inspection marks. The butt is marked with the serial number.
Barrel Length: 4” Heavy with Solid Rib
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated ramp blade set on the solid, serrated rib. The rear sight is a sqaure notch milled into the top strap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered wood magna stocks with S&W medallions at their tops. There are a few light handling marks. The checkering is sharp. There are no chips or cracks. The grips are slightly shy to the front and backstraps and a bit proud to the butt at the rear. Overall, the grips appear in about Excellent condition but rate in about Fine Plus due to fitment.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore but there is stubborn fouling, mainly towards the forcing cone.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 98% of its metal finish. There is a ring of finish loss on the muzzle itself. The cylinder has a turn line that has thinned the finish and there are a few hardly noticeable marks into the finish. The hammer is bobbed from factory. The trigger and hammer have some light operational wear. Otherwise, there are just light handling marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in about Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder produces very light side to side play in full lockup of all 6 chambers with very light back play. The double-action trigger pull is smooth, the single action is crisp. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Included are a serial matching carboard box. The box has some scattered scuffs thorugh the finsih, corner and edge wear, plus some pieces of scotch tape. There are some light scracthes and creases. The box rates in about Very Good condition.
Our Assessment: This is a Smith and Wesson Model 547 9mm Military and Police double action revolver. It is chambered for 9mm Parabellum, has a 4” heavy barrel and a six round cylinder, and the cylinder has a star with extractors especially designed to fit the extractor grooves of 9mm cartridge cases. The pistol is in about Excellent condition with about 98% of its original finish remaining. It has an light dragline in the cylinder and the tiniest of marks from standard use. The grip checkering is strong with no mars and the bore is bright with sharp rifling. The revolver comes in its original factory box with wax paper. This is a great looking revolver that looks as though it was shot only a few times and then locked back up for the next thirty years, taken out of the safe only to be cleaned and oiled. This gun is perfect for someone who collects S&W revolvers – a nice looking revolver that was only made for about 5 years with its factory box. if the collectors don’t pay enough attention, then someone is going to get a chance at a great looking K framed S&W double action revolver chambered in 9mm Parabellum that will be great for home protection and can also be used for concealed carry. With its great bore and cylinder lockup, this revolver should last for a lifetime of shooting enjoyment. Please see our photos and good luck!