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lamarw · July 8, 2018, 12:14 PM

Thanks bedbugbilly. I bought the second one when it looked to be a project gun at a good price. It turns out all it needed was routine cleaning and a little wax polish to have it looking like new. It was a training gun with red tape all over the barrel and other places covering the beautiful blued finish. I had no idea how it would look. It seems the tape protected the beauty underneath. It was a very pleasant surprise. Like a beautiful woman with a mud mask on her face.

Ricklin, It would be easy to replace the barrel, but it would destroy a lot of the value. I have a S&W Model 28-2 with a 4" barrel. They are the same revolver except the Model 27 has nicer touches and finish.

July 8, 2018, 12:14 PM	#4
lamarw Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2010 Location: Lake Martin, AL Posts: 3,311	Thanks bedbugbilly. I bought the second one when it looked to be a project gun at a good price. It turns out all it needed was routine cleaning and a little wax polish to have it looking like new. It was a training gun with red tape all over the barrel and other places covering the beautiful blued finish. I had no idea how it would look. It seems the tape protected the beauty underneath. It was a very pleasant surprise. Like a beautiful woman with a mud mask on her face. Ricklin, It would be easy to replace the barrel, but it would destroy a lot of the value. I have a S&W Model 28-2 with a 4" barrel. They are the same revolver except the Model 27 has nicer touches and finish.