[laytonj1]

Hello all. I just rec'd what I thought was a model 27 from a Gunbroker deal, but it has no model number, and a six-digit serial number of 103xxx; number is also stamped on cylinder. (I didn't remove grips to see if they were also numbered). Left the pistol with the gunsmith for some timing and lockup work.

It has the diamond grips, 3.5 inch bbl, and checkered topstrap, so I'm assuming it's pre-model designation, post-registered magnum. Any info you can provide would be of interest.

Assuming there is an "S" prefix with that number then S103XXX would be 1954 which makes it a pre 27. The 3.5" barrel is a big plus on what is a very desirable/collectable gun.

Jim