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Lot 1250:Factory Shipped Pair of Smith & Wesson Pre-Model 27 Revolvers

September 7th, 2019|Rock Island, IL

Lot 1250:Factory Shipped Pair of Smith & Wesson Pre-Model 27 Revolvers

September 7th, 2019|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$8,500 - $13,000

A) Smith & Wesson Pre-Model 27 Double Action Revolver

These selected serial number two S&W Pre-Model 27 revolvers are ten (10) numbers apart and will factory letter being special order shipped as a pair to Rex Firearms of New York City, the factory's exclusive distributor of S&W's fine and fancy revolvers of the 1950s-1960s period. Each revolver is fitted with a serrated red insert blade front sight, an adjustable square notch rear sight, target hammer, and factory smooth rosewood 1st type "coke bottle" flared S&W target stocks ("OSS", over size stocks). Matching serial numbers are found on the butt, cylinder and ejector shroud of each. Both revolvers are cased in a French fitted Rex Firearms rosewood case with red lining.

ConditionExcellent, retaining 99% original blue finish showing minimal handling and faint cylinder drag line. 99% plus original case colors remain on the hammer and trigger. The grips are also excellent with only mild handling evidence. Mechanically excellent. The case is fine showing minor handling/storage evidence. A factory shipped pair of deluxe high condition Pre-Model 27 revolvers that will be a welcome addition to even the most advanced S&W collection. Provenance: David Carroll (1985), Gary Garbrecht (1990), and Ray Cheely (2005) collection

Details

ManufacturerSmith & Wesson

ModelPre-Model 27

TypeRevolver

Serial number

ClassCurio & Relic Handgun

Caliber / Gauge357 magnum

Barrel8 3/8 inch solid rib

Finishblue

Griprosewood

Item LocationRock Island, IL

Catalog page162

B) Smith & Wesson Pre-Model 27 Double Action Revolver

As described in "A."

ConditionExcellent, retaining 99% plus original blue and casehardened finishes showing minimal handling evidence and a faint cylinder drag line. The grips are also excellent with minimal handling marks. Mechanically excellent. A factory shipped pair of deluxe high condition Pre-Model 27 revolvers that will be a welcome addition to even the most advanced S&W collection. Provenance: David Carroll (1985), Gary Garbrecht (1990), and Ray Cheely (2005) collection