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08-20-2012, 16:55
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S&W 27-1 357 8 5/8" questions
I got offered this pistol in trade today, and it seems to be in pretty good shape. I know some of these are collectible, but not much more than that. Can anyone throw a reliable ballpark value on it so I know kinda what I might be getting into?
It is a Smith and Wesson 27-1 .357 magnum with an 8 5/8" barrel. Comes with Original wooden presentation case. He says he is the original owner, has the original receipt and it has less than 200 rounds through it.
Thanks. Semper Fidelis.
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08-20-2012, 17:03
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Not sure which would be more rare, but this 57
box and everytihng but papers ran me $875 last year.
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08-20-2012, 17:05
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so to trade my extra G26 with nightsights is a good deal then?
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08-20-2012, 17:22
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Originally Posted by recon0317
so to trade my extra G26 with nightsights is a good deal then?
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I would say so from a numbers stand point alone.
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08-20-2012, 18:21
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Wouldn't think twice about it--do it!
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08-20-2012, 18:59
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Originally Posted by recon0317
so to trade my extra G26 with nightsights is a good deal then?
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Oh yeah. Definitely. A plastic gun you can get at any shop for a discontinued classic? No brainer.
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08-20-2012, 20:32
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Update. He's a bit old, and made something of a mistake. Evidently its a 27-2, not a 27-1.
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08-20-2012, 21:12
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Originally Posted by recon0317
Update. He's a bit old, and made something of a mistake. Evidently its a 27-2, not a 27-1.
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Still a good deal by the numbers and values.
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08-20-2012, 22:34
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Originally Posted by countrygun
Still a good deal by the numbers and values.
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Not necessarily. The 8 3/8 inch barrel is the least desirable of the offerings. 3 1/2 inch most desirable, followed by the 5 inch, then the four inch, then the six.
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08-20-2012, 22:39
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Not necessarily. The 8 3/8 inch barrel is the least desirable of the offerings. 3 1/2 inch most desirable, followed by the 5 inch, then the four inch, then the six.
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They still sell for more than the G-26 He is thinking of trading, at least in my area.
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08-20-2012, 23:28
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Quote:
Originally Posted by recon0317
so to trade my extra G26 with nightsights is a good deal then?
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I'd do it if I had two of the same Glock.
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08-21-2012, 01:31
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Not long ago I traded a G-19 and $200.00 cash for a 4", 29-2 and I thought I got a good deal. This would be even better.
Yea, the 8 5/8 inch barrel isn't the most popular barrel length, it's still a very nice gun. Around here most any "N" frame gun starts at $750.00 and go up.
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08-21-2012, 05:51
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Not necessarily. The 8 3/8 inch barrel is the least desirable of the offerings.
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It doesn't matter that it is the least desirable.
BTW for all you guys who think the 8 3/8" Smiths are worth less than the shorter barrels you need to start tracking sales. They are catching up.
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08-21-2012, 06:39
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Around here the 8 5/8 barrel guns are the least popular but would still sell for quite a bit more than a G26. The last decade or so N frames have gone up alot.
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08-21-2012, 07:14
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Quote:
Originally Posted by recon0317
so to trade my extra G26 with nightsights is a good deal then?
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yes, even two 26s you always can get another 26 but the Smith are getting rare, plus is a great revolver.
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08-21-2012, 07:20
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BTW for all you guys who think the 8 3/8" Smiths are worth less than the shorter barrels you need to start tracking sales. They are catching up.
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Why not? Longer sight radius usually assists with accuracy and higher velocities, both good things to have. Don
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08-21-2012, 07:48
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Why not? Longer sight radius usually assists with accuracy and higher velocities, both good things to have. Don
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I agree. I have a 686 .357 in 8 3/8. Great revolver.
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08-21-2012, 07:58
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dnuggett
BTW for all you guys who think the 8 3/8" Smiths are worth less than the shorter barrels you need to start tracking sales. They are catching up.
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No they aren't. You're wrong.
Prove it. Go to gunbroker and post the links (in this thread) of 27s that have been sold.
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08-21-2012, 08:06
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No they aren't. You're wrong.
Prove it. Go to gunbroker and post the links (in this thread) of 27s that have been sold.
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I keep an eye on it and they have been tracking up. I haven't the time or the inclination to do your homework however. You can be right if you'd like.
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08-21-2012, 08:11
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I keep an eye on it and they have been tracking up. I haven't the time or the inclination to do your homework however. You can be right if you'd like.
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You're the one that needs to do some homework. You made the claim. Back it up.
FYI, I do track the 27s as I have them in the aforementioned barrel lengths.
Would I trade a Glock, any Glock, for a 27-2 in pristine condition w/8 3/8 inch barrel? In a heartbeat.
But the 8 3/8 inch barrel is nowhere near as desirable as the shorter barrel lengths.
You made the claim. You back it up. That's how it works.
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08-21-2012, 08:50
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Quote:
Originally Posted by teumessian_fox
You're the one that needs to do some homework. You made the claim. Back it up.
FYI, I do track the 27s as I have them in the aforementioned barrel lengths.
Would I trade a Glock, any Glock, for a 27-2 in pristine condition w/8 3/8 inch barrel? In a heartbeat.
But the 8 3/8 inch barrel is nowhere near as desirable as the shorter barrel lengths.
You made the claim. You back it up. That's how it works.
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Proving I'm right on GT is not a priority right now. Much better things to do. I think I'm ok with everyone here believing you. You can be right.
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08-21-2012, 09:54
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Proving I'm right on GT is not a priority right now. Much better things to do. I think I'm ok with everyone here believing you. You can be right.
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Apparantly you don't have things to do all that much better, because you're still posting.
 
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08-21-2012, 10:33
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Apparantly you don't have things to do all that much better, because you're still posting.
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I am using this thing called an iPhone. Ever tried searching gunbroker and copying and pasting links to another site? No thanks. Like I said much more pressing things to do.
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