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Guns International #: 101500621
Seller's Inventory #: M20-
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Seller: Antique & Modern Firearms, Inc.
Company: Antique & Modern Firearms, Inc.
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
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1955 Vintage Smith & Wesson Pre-27 .357 Magnum Revolver w/ Gold Factory Box
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Description:
These Smith & Wesson Pre-Model 27 .357 Magnum Revolvers are one of the finest double-action revolvers that Smith & Wesson ever built. They are the epitome of a heavy framed and magnum chambered revolver that displays the finest craftsmanship and attention to detail. These revolvers were all hand-fit and hand-tuned to be the very best gun that S&W could make. This particular example was made in 1955 and features a high-gloss blued factory finish, a pinned 6.5" inch barrel with a checkered and raised rib, a Patridge ramped front sight, a checkered backstrap with an adjustable micro-click rear sight, a 6-shot fluted cylinder with counter-bored chambers, a case-hardened trigger and hammer, and checkered American Walnut "diamond" grips. As you can see from the pictures provided, this S&W is a beauty and is exceptionally clean. The original factory blue finish is bright, clean, and beautiful, rating 95% plus. The only deductions come from some very minor handling/storage marks, a small drag-line around the cylinder, and a touch of high-edge wear in places. None of these deductions detract much from the handsome looks of this all-original gun. The case colored hammer and trigger on this Smith are beautiful. Both parts show a lot of original color, a rarity on these revolvers as this is typically the first finish to fade. The only areas showing any finish wear on the trigger and hammer are some tiny spots where they make contact with the frame when the action is worked and the trigger is pulled. The bore in this Pre-27 is exceptional, mirror-bright with sharp rifling and with no visible imperfections or erosion whatsoever. The 6 chambers in the cylinder are equally as clean and free from imperfections. The American Walnut factory original grips on this Smith are in great shape, with both sides free from any cracks, chips, repairs, or major dings/dents/wear. Both sides have clean and crisp checkering and intact S&W medallions, and both sides are perfectly fit and perfectly tight to the grip frame. As you can see from the pictures, they are a perfect match to each other and the right side grip is numbered to this gun, 100% correct for this model and vintage. The action on this .357 Magnum Model has to be felt to truly be appreciated. It is smooth, slick, and perfectly "in time". Pulliung the hammer back in sinlge-action operation feels seamless, and the trigger breaks cleanly with a light and short pull without any excessive travel. All of the controls on this S&W are in perfect working order, including the adjustable rear sight. The only part on this Pre-27 that has been altered or changed since leaving the factory is the rear sight blade, which has been lightly filed down in height on the top edge to lower the point of impact. No doubt a previous owner did this when his personal point of aim or specific ammunition made the gun shoot high. This could be remedied with a vintage factory replacement sight blade insert, the top edge could be cold-blued to hide it, or left as it is by the new owner. As mentioned in the title, this S&W comes complete with an original factory box that does not number to this gun but is the proper type, size, color, and vintage. It is serial numbered to a gun with the last three digits of 516. The hand-written wax-penciled serial number is very light and just partially legible, the first digits are longer visible. The box shows some storage wear and minor handling damage, but has good intact corners on both halves and nice crisp artwork and lettering on the both the inside and outside. This 1955-production Smith & Wesson .357 Magnum Model revolver would be a superb addition to any S&W or general firearms collection, and a great long-term investment. It is not often that we encounter these Pre-27 .357 Magnum models in any condition, much less as original and nice as this one!
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer:
Smith & Wesson
Model:
Pre-27
Serial Number:
S 135922
Caliber Info:
.357 Magnum & .38 Special
Bore:
Excellent
Condition:
Excellent
Barrels:
6.5" Inches
Manufacture Date:
1955
Extras:
w/ An Original Period Correct Factory Gold Box
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