S&W 27

'75scout · August 30th, 2006, 12:41 PM

My uncle has started to sell off some of the guns he never uses. He has, if I remember correctly, an older S&W Model 27. I'm not sure if it is a 27 maybe you guys can tell me. Its a blued 45LC and looks an awful lot like a 29. It's in nearly mint condition and hasn't been shot much. Plus it has the best trigger on any gun I'm ever held. I would like to buy it before someone else does. And he is selling it for $425, is this a fair price?

I'm sure it is considering he is the fairest man I know and always treats me right. He sold me his near mint Sig 220 for $550 and lets me make payments when I have the money.

P95Carry · August 30th, 2006, 01:00 PM

If 45LC it won't be a M27 - that is 38/357.

The M29 does yes look very similar - both being N frames.

Also on an N frame is M25 for .45acp.

I forget right now what this might be if .45LC but - open crane and look under on frame near pivot point and see if there is a model number.

Regardless - if this is a minty older N frame from Smith then the price sounds very realistic and attractive. Check out the type and get a pic if at all possible.

Captain Crunch · August 30th, 2006, 01:55 PM

Chris is right, check on the crane for a model number.

Smith & Wesson produced the Model 25-5 in .45 Colt in 1978 with 4, 6 or 8 3/8 inch barrels. Prior to that, they made the model 25-3 Anniversary Edition and the model 25-4 Deluxe Anniversary Edition, both in 1977 with short cylinders (the model 25-5 had the long cylinder).

The 25-5 should have a serial number with an "N" prefix. The 25-3 & 25-4 have serial numbers with an "S&W" prefix.

'75scout · August 30th, 2006, 02:24 PM

Yep, CC is right. I just called him and he said it was a 25-5. I have only handled it once, about 2 months ago and it believe it had a 6 in barrel. It's still available and I'll give him a deposit as soon as I can.

artz · August 30th, 2006, 03:16 PM

fair price ? you bet !

hsuCowboy98 · August 30th, 2006, 03:21 PM

sounds like a good price to me.

'75scout · August 30th, 2006, 03:28 PM

Its saved for me as soon as I can pay for it it will come home with me.

Captain Crunch · August 30th, 2006, 03:59 PM

You got an outstanding bargain there, 75scout!

When you get it, let us know if it has a pinned barrel. That can narrow down the date of manufacture. The Model 25-5 was made from 1978 to 1988, the pinned barrel was discontinued in 1982. Also, the serial number (just the "N" prefix and the first three numbers) can narrow it down to a specific year.

If you're going to shoot this gun, just remember to use factory loads or equivalent handloads only. This ain't a Magnum!

Enjoy this classic S&W!

P95Carry · August 30th, 2006, 04:03 PM

So M25-5 eh - well you are getting a nice deal for a very nice gun.

As Terry reminded me now - of course the .45LC was included in some of the 25 production - I tend to only think of it as the acp.

You will love that gun

Something to hand on down to your kids one day..

dimmak · August 30th, 2006, 04:42 PM

very nice piece, congratulations.....

August 30th, 2006, 12:41 PM	#1
'75scout Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,165	S&W 27 My uncle has started to sell off some of the guns he never uses. He has, if I remember correctly, an older S&W Model 27. I'm not sure if it is a 27 maybe you guys can tell me. Its a blued 45LC and looks an awful lot like a 29. It's in nearly mint condition and hasn't been shot much. Plus it has the best trigger on any gun I'm ever held. I would like to buy it before someone else does. And he is selling it for $425, is this a fair price? I'm sure it is considering he is the fairest man I know and always treats me right. He sold me his near mint Sig 220 for $550 and lets me make payments when I have the money.

August 30th, 2006, 01:00 PM	#2
P95Carry Assistant Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South West PA Posts: 25,407	If 45LC it won't be a M27 - that is 38/357. The M29 does yes look very similar - both being N frames. Also on an N frame is M25 for .45acp. I forget right now what this might be if .45LC but - open crane and look under on frame near pivot point and see if there is a model number. Regardless - if this is a minty older N frame from Smith then the price sounds very realistic and attractive. Check out the type and get a pic if at all possible. __________________ Chris - P95 NRA Certified Instructor & NRA Life Member. "To own a gun and assume that you are armed is like owning a piano and assuming that you are a musician!." If a BG dies as the result of pointing a gun at me, then he has merely succumbed to an occupational hazard of being a thug

August 30th, 2006, 01:55 PM	#3
Captain Crunch Senior Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Montana, The Treasure State Posts: 7,139	Chris is right, check on the crane for a model number. Smith & Wesson produced the Model 25-5 in .45 Colt in 1978 with 4, 6 or 8 3/8 inch barrels. Prior to that, they made the model 25-3 Anniversary Edition and the model 25-4 Deluxe Anniversary Edition, both in 1977 with short cylinders (the model 25-5 had the long cylinder). The 25-5 should have a serial number with an "N" prefix. The 25-3 & 25-4 have serial numbers with an "S&W" prefix. __________________ Memo to the President: I'll keep my guns, money & freedom... You can keep the "change!" Terry

August 30th, 2006, 03:21 PM	#6
hsuCowboy98 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,023	sounds like a good price to me. __________________ Fear No Evil.

August 30th, 2006, 03:59 PM	#8
Captain Crunch Senior Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Montana, The Treasure State Posts: 7,139	You got an outstanding bargain there, 75scout! When you get it, let us know if it has a pinned barrel. That can narrow down the date of manufacture. The Model 25-5 was made from 1978 to 1988, the pinned barrel was discontinued in 1982. Also, the serial number (just the "N" prefix and the first three numbers) can narrow it down to a specific year. If you're going to shoot this gun, just remember to use factory loads or equivalent handloads only. This ain't a Magnum! Enjoy this classic S&W! __________________ Memo to the President: I'll keep my guns, money & freedom... You can keep the "change!" Terry

August 30th, 2006, 02:24 PM	#4
'75scout Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,165	Yep, CC is right. I just called him and he said it was a 25-5. I have only handled it once, about 2 months ago and it believe it had a 6 in barrel. It's still available and I'll give him a deposit as soon as I can.

August 30th, 2006, 03:16 PM	#5
artz VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 2,260	fair price ? you bet !

August 30th, 2006, 03:28 PM	#7
'75scout Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,165	Its saved for me as soon as I can pay for it it will come home with me.

August 30th, 2006, 04:03 PM	#9
P95Carry Assistant Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South West PA Posts: 25,407	So M25-5 eh - well you are getting a nice deal for a very nice gun. As Terry reminded me now - of course the .45LC was included in some of the 25 production - I tend to only think of it as the acp. You will love that gun Something to hand on down to your kids one day.. __________________ Chris - P95 NRA Certified Instructor & NRA Life Member. "To own a gun and assume that you are armed is like owning a piano and assuming that you are a musician!." If a BG dies as the result of pointing a gun at me, then he has merely succumbed to an occupational hazard of being a thug

August 30th, 2006, 04:42 PM	#10
dimmak Distinguished Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: TN Posts: 1,755	very nice piece, congratulations..... __________________ "Ray Nagin is a colossal disappointment" - NRA/ILA Executive Director Chris W. Cox. "...be water, my friend."

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