Model 27 .357 magnum

[Baldrik78]

So I went up to my great aunt's this past holiday, to visit family and take advantage of some open spaces to do some shooting. While I'm there, she pulls this out of the closet and tells me I'm welcome to shoot it -it hasn't seen daylight in ages. In the same case is what I'm pretty sure is a Winchester 1892. See here - http://www.bayoushooter.com/forums/...r-Model-1892-357-Magnum&p=1327606#post1327606

Aside from the obvious, what can you guys tell me about this? How old is it? It's got some pretty bad rust on the cylinder - what can I do to stop/fix the rust that won't ruin it's value?

Pics!

 

[Cleburne]

Looks like a Model 27, definitely not a Model 19. Beautiful gun. I've successfully used very fine steel wool and Remoil to lightly remove light rust spots. But you'll have to keep the piece oiled to prevent further damage.

 

[CUJOHUNTER]

Definitely a 27...... not a 19.

 

[Baldrik78]

Shows how much I know about S&Ws!

 

[Baldrik78]

Just FYI, I don't actually own these guns, so they are not for sale. Sorry guys

 

[hdfinder47]

If you want detailed information, the S&W Forum is a great resource - try to get a few clearer pics if you can before posting there. You can also contact the S&W Historian, Roy Jinks, via their website and buy a factory letter telling you more about when the gun was shipped and possibly where it was shipped. Those are GREAT shooting guns and are rapidly gaining in value.

 

[Baldrik78]

Quick question - is the S/N the 28344 on the frame by the cylinder, or is it the S 117186 on the butt of the handle?

 

[Danny Abear]

If it is not marked mod 27 on the yoke it probably isn't. It probably the predecessor of the 27, but I forgot what it was called.

 

[Baldrik78]

It's not marked 27 on the yoke - it's not marked 27 anywhere. After some searching last night, the serial Number S117186 seems to be from a batch of post-war N-frames made in '54 or '55. Which is neat.

 

[lowriderfxr]

This is a pre 27. I would guess it was made in 1953 or 1954.

 

[Royst]

It's a model 28 N Frame, They were issued to patrolman. I had one years ago. Big heavy 357

 

[Nomad.2nd]

I would try one of those green scrubbies that you do dishes with before 0000 steel wool

 

[beauxdog]

Can you take better pic of the top of the barrel. Want to see if it is checkered. M-28s did t have any checkering. I am not sure they were making M-28 on the mid 50s. When they first started making those revolvers they were called "Registered" guns. Very valuable today. Then they put the M-27 on them. Really need to contact S&W and ask them for the info on it. Really would be neat to know. Thanks for sharing the pics with us.

Beauxdog

 

[MyTFAL]

Definitely not a 28 the 28's use a matte blue and don't have the checkered top strap, It's most likely a Pre 27, fine steel wool lots of oil and keep changing the wool don't let it load up with removed rust.

 

[Royst]

My 28 was blued and checkered. Also I believe all SW's then started the serial number with the model number first. I've been wrong before though.

 

[wewaslim]

It's a pre-27. The S prefix helps date the revolver, probably to the early '50's. This model, and the Model 27, were the only N frame .357 Magnums made by S & W with the checkered topstrap. The later Model 28 (Highway Patrolman) was a plainer finished N frame .357. It had matte finish blue, and no topstrap checkering. The stocks are not original. They are aftermarket target stocks, and could be Sanderson. If so, they are quite valuable. To remove the rust, as mentioned, use 0000 steel wool and RemOil. Rub gently. If you rub too hard, you'll remove the rust and the bluing, which is just a form of controlled rust. It's a great handgun. Bill