What if I find a really nice pre-27?

FLChinook · October 12, 2012, 08:44 PM

Planning ahead, what would I expect to have to pay now for a 6" pre-27 in very good condition? Can we define an upper amount that, to pay more than, would be akin to madness? Note, when holding a gun that I can't stop myself from drooling over, I often look for kindly intervention...

highpower3006 · October 12, 2012, 10:53 PM

The so-called pre 27 (actually S&W called them the .357 Magnum) are getting to be rather expensive. I would expect to pay in my area around $1500 or more for a nice 98%+ gun. More if it came with the original box and tools.

Dave T · October 13, 2012, 12:46 PM

I would agree with the above. Any 5-screw "357 Magnum" is going to be over $1000 in good condition and the better the condition and more desirable the barrel length (3.5" & 5" bring premiums) the higher above 1K the price will go.

I have a 5" and have been looking for a shooter grade 3.5" for some time. Even well worn examples I've seen are priced in the $1000 to $1200 range. I'm going to keep looking but I'm not holding my breath...at my age I'll faint before I find one. (LOL)

Dave

boa2 · October 13, 2012, 01:17 PM

How would the value compare to a 1959-60 model 27 No dash#(4-screw)with special ordered target hammer/trigger with a 5" barrel and box/tools etc....the gun is 99%? The original diamond target grips are beautiful and are 100%. Following are a few pictures of this revolver:

shortwave · October 13, 2012, 03:17 PM

You owe me a keyboard boa2.

Can't get all the drool off this one.

What a piece of art.

Bear River · October 13, 2012, 03:43 PM

My old Mdl 27 3.5" and a Pre 29 5 screw .44 Mag. both shooters. The 3.5" Mdl. 27 has long been my favorite .357.

October 12, 2012, 08:44 PM	#1
FLChinook Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 284	What if I find a really nice pre-27? Planning ahead, what would I expect to have to pay now for a 6" pre-27 in very good condition? Can we define an upper amount that, to pay more than, would be akin to madness? Note, when holding a gun that I can't stop myself from drooling over, I often look for kindly intervention...

October 13, 2012, 12:46 PM	#3
Dave T Senior Member Join Date: April 17, 2000 Location: Mesa, Arizona Posts: 1,058	I would agree with the above. Any 5-screw "357 Magnum" is going to be over $1000 in good condition and the better the condition and more desirable the barrel length (3.5" & 5" bring premiums) the higher above 1K the price will go. I have a 5" and have been looking for a shooter grade 3.5" for some time. Even well worn examples I've seen are priced in the $1000 to $1200 range. I'm going to keep looking but I'm not holding my breath...at my age I'll faint before I find one. (LOL) Dave __________________ RSVN '69-'71 PCSD Ret

October 13, 2012, 01:17 PM	#4
boa2 Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2004 Posts: 772	How would the value compare to a 1959-60 model 27 No dash#(4-screw)with special ordered target hammer/trigger with a 5" barrel and box/tools etc....the gun is 99%? The original diamond target grips are beautiful and are 100%. Following are a few pictures of this revolver: Last edited by boa2; October 13, 2012 at 01:26 PM.

October 12, 2012, 10:53 PM	#2
highpower3006 Senior Member Join Date: July 30, 2011 Posts: 222	The so-called pre 27 (actually S&W called them the .357 Magnum) are getting to be rather expensive. I would expect to pay in my area around $1500 or more for a nice 98%+ gun. More if it came with the original box and tools.

October 13, 2012, 03:17 PM	#5
shortwave Senior Member Join Date: December 17, 2007 Location: SOUTHEAST, OHIO Posts: 5,009	You owe me a keyboard boa2. Can't get all the drool off this one. What a piece of art.

October 13, 2012, 03:43 PM	#6
Bear River Member Join Date: May 20, 2010 Location: The Cowboy State Posts: 45	My old Mdl 27 3.5" and a Pre 29 5 screw .44 Mag. both shooters. The 3.5" Mdl. 27 has long been my favorite .357.