S&W 27 (No Dash), all original, value?
Hello;
Trying to get an accurate value of this gun. According to serial number 186,9xx, my research says it was made in 1958-59. (S182,000 - S194,499..Late 1958 - Early 1959)
All original including correct serial number matching grip. Excellent shape with a bit of wear at the muzzle.
Correct me if I am wrong, but I believe it is pinned, recessed, adjustable sights, steel hammer nose mounted firing pin, square butt, 6.5" barrel. The 6.5 barrel adds a premium I seem to recall.
I did the research here. http://books.google.com/books?id=D8qXdU45SCUC&pg=PA195&lpg=PA195&dq=smith+and+wesson+serial+number+27+4+screw+s&source=bl&ots=m2MP2qoIlz&sig=t-Lcb3YDha0WEBlBja5bcyqIEHs&hl=en&sa=X&ei=SjDYUuuELqPEyQGSh4DoAg&ved=0CCkQ6AEwAA#v=twopage&q&f=true
Here are pictures and any help would be appreciated as I need max. dollars. Thanks in Advance!
http://imgur.com/a/o61rR#0
Trying to get an accurate value of this gun. According to serial number 186,9xx, my research says it was made in 1958-59. (S182,000 - S194,499..Late 1958 - Early 1959)
All original including correct serial number matching grip. Excellent shape with a bit of wear at the muzzle.
Correct me if I am wrong, but I believe it is pinned, recessed, adjustable sights, steel hammer nose mounted firing pin, square butt, 6.5" barrel. The 6.5 barrel adds a premium I seem to recall.
I did the research here. http://books.google.com/books?id=D8qXdU45SCUC&pg=PA195&lpg=PA195&dq=smith+and+wesson+serial+number+27+4+screw+s&source=bl&ots=m2MP2qoIlz&sig=t-Lcb3YDha0WEBlBja5bcyqIEHs&hl=en&sa=X&ei=SjDYUuuELqPEyQGSh4DoAg&ved=0CCkQ6AEwAA#v=twopage&q&f=true
Here are pictures and any help would be appreciated as I need max. dollars. Thanks in Advance!
http://imgur.com/a/o61rR#0
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Your research is correct. It was made in the 1958-59 window. It is pinned and recessed and it has a 6.5" barrel.
That barrel length was not dropped until 1967. That gun is what's called a 4 screw which adds about $175 value to it over the 3 screw
frame.
The Blue Book lists the value in 98% condition at $775.
The BB also adds $40 for the 6.5" barrel.
Below is what I am referring to as a 3 screw & 4 screw frame.
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Thanks Laredo for the feedback and diagram!
So Blue Book says $775 plus $40?. Or just $775? Either way, good information. Now, I have seen some guns go higher than Blue Book, so I guess what do you think a fair price is for this at auction so I have a ball bark where my reserve should be? Of course, it all depends what people are willing to pay for something, but researching past Auctions on GunBroker and other sites, older 357 Smiths seem to be going up, yes?
Of course, again, depending on the model of the Smith. However, I am seeing say older Smith Airweights even going alot more that I thought they should, but demand is demand and I guess older original Airweights or other older Smith revolvers are not as common anymore.
My point is there seems to be a demand for these older Smith 357's now since say the Colt "Snake" guns as the 357 Python and 357 King Cobra's have escalated so much in price the last year, they are becoming unaffordable for many. I'm starting to see bought prices in $2,000+ ranges for say a good condition Python that I am guessing Blue Books for say $1,000-$1,500. And King Cobras are not much farther behind.
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Krootsie.......
The BB is basically just a guide when it comes to pricing guns. Values may vary by area of the country you are in.
At auctions anything goes.
I go to auctions all the time and have seen guns sell for 2 or 3 times their listed value just because a couple bidders got into a bidding war with each other.
I assume you are "selling" this gun since you mentioned setting a reserve.
That older 27 should bring a good deal more than the BB value.
Realistically, it might fetch over $1000.0 -
Krootsie,
That Model 27 is in excellent condition. It should fetch well, in excess of $1K. If you had the box and paper's, definitely way north of that. If you put it on the auction side, please post a link to that auction for us to see.
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Hey Guys...
Will let you know when I put it to auction. Will probably be next week. I poked around here and there all over the internet and just cannot find another one like it or close. Not saying it is rare, no, but I just don't see alot of these for sale anywhere as people keep them.
And sadly, I need to sale it, which I hate to do but figure it's time for another caretaker of this gun.
Take care and again thanks for your input!0 -
Krootsie,
Your right, they are not rare, I have 4 of them. People tend to hold on to them is probably correct.
There is one listed on a local auction for next weekend and the bidding is up to $800 already.0 -
I have the same revolver, no dash 27, 6.5" barrel. The only difference is that mine has target grips, numbered to the gun.
Of all the S&W 357s I own, this is my favorite.
You 27 should do very well on the auction side.
A tip, many bidders, myself included, do not look at reserve auctions.
Figure out what the bottom dollar you want, and start the auction there. To really get interest, start it at a penny, you won't get hurt on a sought after revolver like this. I've had good results with penny auctions. If you have doubts, look at Locust Forks penny auctions.[^]
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And, if your ads says "I will accept a C&R", you will get 10-20% more for it.
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"Figure out what the bottom dollar you want, and start the auction there. To really get interest, start it at a penny, you won't get hurt on a sought after revolver like this. I've had good results with penny auctions. If you have doubts, look at Locust Forks penny auctions.".................+1...........just be sure to post lots of 'good' pix. 0
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