Smith & Wesson Model 27-2 .357 Magnum, 5-inch N-Frame Revolver, Bright Nickel, Pinned & Recessed (Early 1970s)
This early 1970s Smith & Wesson Model 27-2 stands out with its bright nickel finish, 5-inch heavy rib barrel, and classic N-frame, square-butt configuration. It features the sought-after pinned barrel and recessed chambers, factory Baughman ramp front sight, and micrometer-click adjustable rear sight—hallmarks that tie the model to S&W’s original 1935 .357 Magnum lineage.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid functional shape. There are visible scratches and blemishes consistent with prior use and handling.
What's Included
- Smith & Wesson Model 27-2 revolver
The Model 27-2 is a large S&W N-frame, square-butt .357 Magnum revolver with a fluted six-shot cylinder and double-action/single-action operation. This example wears a 5-inch heavy rib barrel with an under-barrel shroud and a checkered topstrap and barrel rib for reduced glare.
Its bright nickel finish is applied to the frame, barrel, and cylinder, complementing the revolver’s clean lines and robust construction. The ejector rod is shrouded and knurled, and the chambers are recessed, reflecting the desirable "Pinned & Recessed" construction of the period.
Factory sights include a pinned, serrated Baughman ramp front and a micrometer-click adjustable rear sight, providing a precise, repeatable sight picture. The revolver is fitted with checkered wood Magna stocks featuring S&W medallions and a diamond around the grip screw.
Production dates to 1970–1972. The yoke cut is marked "MOD. 27-2," and the right side of the frame reads "MADE IN U.S.A. / MARCAS REGISTRADAS / SMITH & WESSON / SPRINGFIELD, MASS." The cylinder carries matching digits to the serial, underscoring factory fit and finish from this era.