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hoot · October 4, 2005, 12:10 AM

A friend of mine's dad has a Smith and Wesson 27-2. The cylinder is chambered for .44 but necks down to .357. It is marked on the barrel S&W .357 magnum. The serial number is #N761XXX. The only other markings are 67819 and B5.

I've searched the net and haven't found anything. Talked to some buddies at the local gun stores, nobody has heard of this gun. Do you think it was a factory gun or did somone ream the cylinder out for a custom round? I could have Smith run a history but that would cost $30.

Just wondering what it would be worth if anyone has any info.

Thanks...
Hoot

October 4, 2005, 12:10 AM	#1
hoot Junior Member Join Date: October 3, 2005 Posts: 3	S&W 27-2 .44 necked down to .357? A friend of mine's dad has a Smith and Wesson 27-2. The cylinder is chambered for .44 but necks down to .357. It is marked on the barrel S&W .357 magnum. The serial number is #N761XXX. The only other markings are 67819 and B5. I've searched the net and haven't found anything. Talked to some buddies at the local gun stores, nobody has heard of this gun. Do you think it was a factory gun or did somone ream the cylinder out for a custom round? I could have Smith run a history but that would cost $30. Just wondering what it would be worth if anyone has any info. Thanks... Hoot