Rare Smith & Wesson S&W Model 547 9mm 4in Square Butt Revolver 1982
SOLD FOR: $1,250.00
WOA#: WY240730GH056
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: Model 547: 9mm Military Police
Serial Number: S&W 547 S/N:ABK8294
Year of Manufacture: 1982
Caliber: 9mm Cartridge
Action Type: Double Action & Single Action Revolver with Swing-Out Cylinder
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “SMITH & WESSON”, the right side “9MM CTG PAT 4127955”. The left side of the frame is marked with the S&W logo and the right side of the frame with the four-line Marcas Registradas address. The yoke cut is marked with the model and serial numbers. The square butt of the grip frame is marked with the serial number. The yoke and sides of the grip frame have inspection marks.
Barrel Length: 4 Inches Heavy Barrel
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated ramped blade set on a ramped base on the matte flat top. The rear sight is a square notch/ trough cut into the top strap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips, two-piece magna stocks with S&W medallions at their tops. There are light handling marks. There are scuffs especially toward the bottom. There are no chips or cracks. The checkering is strong. Overall, the grips are in about fine condition.
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. There is some fouling left in the grooves. The bore rates in about 9/10 in this writer’s opinion.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 98% of its metal finish. The cylinder has a few light marks and a turn line that has thinned the finish. There is little evidence of use on this weapon. The cylinder does have burn marks on the face. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in about very fine condition. Please see the pictures.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The double-action trigger is smooth and the single action crisp. The cylinder produces light play in lockup on each of the six chambers with the trigger depressed. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: none
Our Assessment: This is a 4? example, built on a square-butt frame which was produced half as much as the round-butt version. Combine that with the 4? heavy barrel and you have a K-frame .9mm with a 6-round capacity that can be used for home defense, carry, or duty and excel at all three. Only 10,270 units were produced and 6,486 of those were in round butt configuration. So rare is the word on this revolver. So bid high and bid firm. I highly encourage you to take a look at the condition in our high quality photos. Good luck on your bid. -K.F.
