Smith & Wesson Model 27-2 .357 Magnum, 3.5-inch Barrel, N-Frame, High-Polish Blue (1966–1967)
This 1966–1967 Smith & Wesson Model 27-2 is an N-frame, six-shot .357 Magnum with the desirable 3.5-inch barrel configuration noted for balance. It features the deluxe high-polish blue finish, hand-checkered topstrap and rib, case-hardened wide spur hammer and narrow, smooth-faced service trigger, and checkered walnut Magna stocks with diamond and S&W medallions. Matching serials are present on the butt and in the yoke cut (frame recess), while the number on the yoke itself is an assembly number. The revolver carries S&W factory markings and address rollmarks.
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: Minor, superficial scratches and blemishes are present on exterior surfaces. Areas of surface rust and some pitting are visible.
What's Included
- Black leather duty holster with retention strap
The Model 27-2 represents Smith & Wesson’s premium .357 Magnum lineage that began with the original 1935 Registered Magnum. This example retains hallmark features including the hand-checkered topstrap and barrel rib over a high-polish blued carbon-steel N-frame and six-shot fluted cylinder.
The 3.5-inch barrel combines an integral, checkered rib with a shrouded ejector rod and short underlug. This configuration is noted for its balance in the hand while maintaining the robust N-frame build. The action is double-action/single-action.
Sight equipment includes a serrated ramp front sight paired with a micro-adjustable rear sight, providing a clear, traditional iron-sight picture. The color case-hardened wide spur hammer and narrow, smooth-faced service trigger reflect Smith & Wesson’s deluxe finishing of the period.
Factory checkered walnut Magna stocks with the diamond pattern and S&W medallions complement the square-butt frame. Matching serials on the butt and in the yoke cut reinforce originality; the number on the yoke is an assembly number. The sideplate bears the circular S&W "TRADE MARK" monogram, while the "MADE IN U.S.A. MARCAS REGISTRADAS SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD, MASS." address block is rollmarked on the right side of the frame below the cylinder window.