S&W 27-2(5" barrel): Most popular(Nickel or blue)
Regarding two S&W Model 27-2's both being in "Mint" condition in wood presentation boxes-and, both with 5-inch barrels. The only difference between these two revolvers, are that one is Nickel and the other one is blue! Which would be your choice and which do you feel would be considered to be the most popular finish? Are nickel M27-2's less desireable than blue M27-2's or, do they usually sell for less than blue M27-s-or? Please give your reasons? Thanks!
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I think the nickel should be more popular, but I am biased because I own a 5" nickel 27. I also lean toward the nickel because S&W doesn't make nickel guns anymore. 0 -
Iam a Smith collector and have model 27's with 3 1/2", 4", 5" and 6" barrels. I never cared for the 8 3/8" barrels.
All of them are blued finishes. Nickel guns do not bring more money and most of the people I know dont care for nickel guns.
With all things being equal I would get the blued version and if you need to have every possible variation , then get a nickel one also.
Joe
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Both in mint collector condition in the presentation box with the 5" desirable barrel length. The nickel will bring more money because they made less and one in nickel in that condition would be harder to find. If they were common shooters the blue would bring more money because most shooters are not particularly fond of nickel. Part of it may be due to the early nickel not being very durable and partly due to the shine and reflection. I guess that's why they made less in nickel. 0 -
There is no premium, per se, for the nickle finish. However, pinned barrel, recessed cylinder, white outline rear sight and/or 8 3/8 length barrel all bring differing premiums with the pinned barrel and recessed cyl. bringing the highest.
However, as there were less nickle finished revolvers, a nickle finish in top condition to someone completing a collection should bring a little more.
If I had two revolvers in like condition (as you describe them) and I were selling them I would have the asking price of the nickle revolver $25-30 higher than the blue. You may get it, you may not. But one thing is for certain ... you can't raise the price to a buyer, but you can sure as heck lower it.
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