Smith & Wesson Model 27-2 .357 Magnum, 8.375 in, Pinned & Recessed, High-Polish Blue, Presentation Case (1980)
This 1980 Smith & Wesson Model 27-2 is a classic N-frame .357 Magnum with the long 8.375 in barrel, high-polish blued finish, and factory adjustable sights. It is a Pinned & Recessed Model in three-screw configuration, with a six-shot fluted cylinder and target-style checkered stocks with S&W medallions. The topstrap and full-length barrel rib are finely checkered, and it comes in a wooden presentation case with the original instruction manual.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are minimal indications of prior use, and overall condition is excellent.
What’s Included
- Wooden presentation case with blue-lined interior
- Smith & Wesson .357 Magnum Revolver Model No. 27 instruction manual
The Model 27-2 is built on the robust S&W N-frame and chambered in .357 Magnum with a six-shot fluted cylinder. This example features the long 8.375 in barrel, a configuration associated with target and field use, plus a partial underlug for balance. The topstrap and full-length rib are finely checkered, adding grip and glare reduction along the sighting plane.
It is a three-screw model with a pinned barrel and recessed cylinder chambers—features that were discontinued after 1982. The 1980 manufacture date places it squarely within that desirable period. Its lineage traces back to the 1935 Registered Magnum, reflecting the Model 27’s premium position in S&W’s .357 Magnum lineup.
Construction is carbon steel throughout, finished in a high-polish blue. The revolver uses a double-action/single-action system with a hammer-mounted firing pin. Sights include a ramped front and a micrometer-click adjustable rear, offering precise, repeatable adjustments.
Target-style, checkered stocks with S&W medallions complement the revolver’s presentation. The included wooden presentation case with blue-lined interior is characteristic of higher-trim Model 27-2 offerings and pairs well with the revolver’s premium features.