Smith & Wesson S&W Model 27-2 .357 Magnum 3.5″ DA/SA Revolver 1962-1963 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1081.66
LSB#: 210330DP14
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: 27-2, The .357 Magnum
Serial Number: S229565
Year of Manufacture: 1962-1963
Caliber: .357 Magnum
Action Type: Single and Double Action Revolver with Swing-Out Cylinder
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “SMITH & WESSON”. The butt is marked with the serial number “S229565”. The sideplate is marked with the S&W logo. The right side of the frame is marked with the four-line Marcas Registradas address. The right side of the barrel is marked “S.&W. 357 MAGNUM”. The crane and sides of the grip frame have inspection marks. The crane cut is marked with the serial and model numbers. The rear of the cylinder is marked “L”.
Barrel Length: 3 1/2”, Pinned
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated ramped blade with a red insert set on a ramped base pinned on the barrel rib. The rear sight is an S&W micrometer click white-outlined square notch adjustable for windage and elevation. The barrel rib, ramp, rear sight tang, and the topstrap are finely checkered to reduce glare.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered black rubber Pachmayr Presentation grips. There are some minor scuffs and rubs. There are a few spots of discoloration. The checkering is strong. There are no rips or tears. The grips rate in about Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 90% of its metal finish. There is some finish loss on the sides of the barrel at the muzzle and on the front edge of the underlug. The left side of the barrel at the muzzle has a few freckles of discoloration. There are a few spots of surface oxidation, most noticeable on the yoke. There are some spots of discoloration from previous oxidation on the trigger. There are some scuffs on the sideplate that have caused finish loss. There are some little scattered marks and a few hairline scratches. There are some scattered scuffs and little marks through the finish on the cylinder. There is finish loss and thinning on the edges. There is standard operational wear and a turn line through the finish on the cylinder. The screw heads are lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in about Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder lockup produces hardly any side-to-side play on each chamber with the trigger depressed. The double action trigger is smooth, the single action 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: None.
Our Assessment: The .357 Magnum was the king of handgun cartridges for decades and Smith & Wesson made some of the best. This example comes to us from the early ’60s with its finely checkered topstrap and rib, pinned barrel, and recessed chambers. They literally do not make them like this anymore. This revolver has a blued finish, 3 1/2″ barrel, and has had aftermarket grips installed. It is in about Very Good condition with about 90% of its original blue finish and a fantastic bore. The gun is in excellent mechanical shape, it has a nice lockup and nice trigger pulls, this will be a nice shooter for fun at the range. Please see our photos and good luck!