Smith & Wesson Model 27-2 .357 Magnum Revolver – 5" Pinned & Recessed, Bright Blue, 1979
Built in 1979, this Smith & Wesson Model 27-2 pairs the classic N-frame .357 Magnum platform with a 5-inch pinned barrel, recessed cylinder chambers, and S&W’s signature Bright Blue high-polish finish. Collectors prize this configuration for its balanced handling, mirror-like bluing, and period-correct target features that showcase the company’s late-1970s craftsmanship.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are minor scratches, scuffs, and small blemishes visible on the high-polish blue finish.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson Model 27 .357 Magnum revolver instruction manual with parts list
The 5-inch barrel length is often regarded as the ideal compromise between balance and sight radius on the Model 27 series. A hand-checkered rib, shrouded ejector rod, and factory-pinned barrel reflect the engineering standards of the 27-2 revision (1964–1982).
Six recessed chambers in the carbon-steel cylinder fully enclose the case rims, a hallmark sought after by enthusiasts of pre-1982 S&W production. The high-polish Bright Blue finish highlights the deep machining and flat-side polishing that characterized this era.
Factory target appointments include a wide, serrated case-hardened hammer and a matching wide, serrated trigger. Combined with the micro-adjustable rear sight and serrated ramp front sight, these elements make precise double-action or single-action shooting straightforward.
Original Goncalo Alves checkered target grips with S&W medallions complete the square-butt N-frame profile. A hammer-block safety provides internal protection without altering the revolver’s traditional manual of arms.