S&W 27-2 357 Blue 6" Date of Birth?? - The Firearms Forum

LAWMANMIKEUTPD · 11-30-2006, 04:08 PM

Hi there, I just joined the site and think it's awesome. A few years back, I purchsed a S&W mod 27-2 in Blue with a 6" barrel. The gun appeared to be unfired in the original box. Now, the gun has less than 20 rounds thru it & has been a real treat to shoot. I'm just wondering what year it was made & possibly a value as I was considering selling it?? When purchased, I was told that a store owner in Detroit purchased the gun just prior to the riots for protection around 1965or 1966. Serial #S254586. The gun is truely like new with no scratches of anykind. Any help would be appreciated.. Lawmanmike....

Nole · 11-30-2006, 06:04 PM

Well S&W stopped pinning and recessing the guns after 82. So its older than that. Those guns to me seem to shoot better than new ones even if they are a little older. "they dont make'em like they used to"
But some one with a blue book could give you the production years and value.

Xracer · 12-01-2006, 07:43 AM

Hi, Lawman Mike.........welcome to TFF.

You're right about the manufacture date. According to the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, #S254586 was made in 1964 to 1965. Most likely 1965.

Blue Book value:

100% - $400
98% - $375

Add 10% for pinned barrel and recessed cylider
Add $28 for white outline rear sight.

45Smashemflat · 12-01-2006, 07:49 AM

Dat's pretty, but I want a shorter BBL. Nice revolver!

LAWMANMIKEUTPD · 12-01-2006, 08:00 AM

Thanks for the info. I'm wanting a shorter bbl as well.... Lawmanmike.....

Oneida Steve · 12-04-2006, 12:01 PM

Blue Book undervalues these "S prefix" guns. It would likely sell for $550-$600 in the condition you described.

southernshooter · 12-04-2006, 11:18 PM

Good lookin gun Lawman

11-30-2006, 04:08 PM	#1
LAWMANMIKEUTPD Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Baltimore, MI Posts: 14	S&W 27-2 357 Blue 6" Date of Birth?? Hi there, I just joined the site and think it's awesome. A few years back, I purchsed a S&W mod 27-2 in Blue with a 6" barrel. The gun appeared to be unfired in the original box. Now, the gun has less than 20 rounds thru it & has been a real treat to shoot. I'm just wondering what year it was made & possibly a value as I was considering selling it?? When purchased, I was told that a store owner in Detroit purchased the gun just prior to the riots for protection around 1965or 1966. Serial #S254586. The gun is truely like new with no scratches of anykind. Any help would be appreciated.. Lawmanmike.... Attached Images -->

11-30-2006, 06:04 PM	#2
Nole V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Toronto, ON- Canada Posts: 224	Re: S&W 27-2 357 Blue 6" Date of Birth?? Well S&W stopped pinning and recessing the guns after 82. So its older than that. Those guns to me seem to shoot better than new ones even if they are a little older. "they dont make'em like they used to" But some one with a blue book could give you the production years and value. __________________ Courage is being scared to death - but saddling up anyway. John Wayne

12-01-2006, 07:43 AM	#3
Xracer TFF Admin Staff Mediator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Minn-eeee-sota, ya, sure, you bet! Posts: 9,144	Re: S&W 27-2 357 Blue 6" Date of Birth?? Hi, Lawman Mike.........welcome to TFF. You're right about the manufacture date. According to the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, #S254586 was made in 1964 to 1965. Most likely 1965. Blue Book value: 100% - $400 98% - $375 Add 10% for pinned barrel and recessed cylider Add $28 for white outline rear sight.

12-01-2006, 07:49 AM	#4
45Smashemflat Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,494	Re: S&W 27-2 357 Blue 6" Date of Birth?? Dat's pretty, but I want a shorter BBL. Nice revolver!

12-01-2006, 08:00 AM	#5
LAWMANMIKEUTPD Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Baltimore, MI Posts: 14	Re: S&W 27-2 357 Blue 6" Date of Birth?? Thanks for the info. I'm wanting a shorter bbl as well.... Lawmanmike.....

12-04-2006, 12:01 PM	#6
Oneida Steve Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 1,028	Re: S&W 27-2 357 Blue 6" Date of Birth?? Blue Book undervalues these "S prefix" guns. It would likely sell for $550-$600 in the condition you described.

12-04-2006, 11:18 PM	#7
southernshooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep South Mississippi Posts: 5,943	Re: S&W 27-2 357 Blue 6" Date of Birth?? Good lookin gun Lawman __________________ Only you can see this