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Lot 641: "Pinto" Finish Smith & Wesson Pre-Model 27 .357 Magnum Revolver

Excellent Documented Two-Tone "Pinto" Smith & Wesson Pre-Model 27 Five Screw .357 Magnum Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 8, 2023

Lot 641: "Pinto" Finish Smith & Wesson Pre-Model 27 .357 Magnum Revolver

Excellent Documented Two-Tone "Pinto" Smith & Wesson Pre-Model 27 Five Screw .357 Magnum Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 8, 2023

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $5,000
Price Realized:
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Excellent Documented Two-Tone "Pinto" Smith & Wesson Pre-Model 27 Five Screw .357 Magnum Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 357 Magnum
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 357 magnum
Barrel: 5 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/nickel
Grip: rosewood
Stock:
Item Views: 1446
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 461
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

The included factory letter lists this revolver with a 5 inch barrel, blue and nickel finish, red ramp front sight, adjustable rear sight, and smooth rosewood target square butt grips with silver Smith & Wesson medallions when shipped to Rex Firearms Company in New York City on June 14, 1954. Matching serial numbers found on barrel, cylinder, and butt.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, retaining 97% original blue and nickel finishes with some finish loss on the barrel rib, light overall spotting, a light cylinder drag line, and bright case colors on the hammer. Grips are very fine with some dings and scratches on the left panel and light handling marks on the right. Mechanically excellent.



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