A “pre-27” that I recently sold / traded my way into after thinking I was “done” with Smiths of this barrel-length. The prior owner sent this one to Nelson Ford for a tune-up, and it really shows.

An online acquaintance contacted me about some period-correct factory Magnas, which it now wears along with a Tyler T-Grip. I’ve really come to like this grip-combo over a handful of revolvers I’ve tried it on, previously with the otherwise excellent grip adapter from BK Grips. This is my first Tyler adapter.

I feel like a Hank Sloan-style holster may be in the works for me and this gun. In the meantime, the Barranti Summer Classic shown and an older DeSantis Speed Scabbard are working well for it.

Gorgeous revolver. I've got a 3 and 1/2" in nickel, made in 1950.

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Originally posted by parabellum:
Gorgeous revolver. I've got a 3 and 1/2" in nickel, made in 1950.

Thank you! I remember you posting a picture of that gun; you mentioned the curved leading-corner of the ejector rod shroud on your gun, a subtle thing I’d never even noticed when compared to later S&Ws.

Sweet.... and no warning or telling you to read the dern manual....

That is phenomenal. I love the old school smiths. I just picked up a 66-2 and love it but it is the ugly stepsister next to yours. lol. Very nice.

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Originally posted by Blume9mm:
Sweet.... and no warning or telling you to read the dern manual....

Thank you and LOL indeed on the lack of lawyer-speak on it haha!

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Originally posted by pedropcola:
That is phenomenal. I love the old school smiths. I just picked up a 66-2 and love it but it is the ugly stepsister next to yours. lol. Very nice.

Hey, I just saw your thread - that 66 looks fantastic as does your Wheel o’ Smiths, man! What a gathering of revolvers!

It just has a very "gunlike" appearance. I have sold my snub Smiths.

I really like the 3 1/2"s

My oldest one is also from 1954. It wears Ivory and a grip adapter



This is not my only 3 1/2" I own several

I have become very fond of the 8 shot Registered Magnums that Lew Horton produced from 2005-2007. One of those in blue with the 3 1/2" barrel has become one of my favorite shooters

Now that is a nice wheel! I love every one of those.

That’ll take your breath away. What a beautiful piece.

I have no idea why I am so drawn to a good revolver. I grew up with “Der wunder nine” and that certainly had an impact on my firearm tastes but damn if I don’t love me a good revolver and that sir is a helluva nice revolver.

Enjoy it in good health.

Take care, shoot safe
Chris

That is a beautiful gun, and it appears to have been cared for well. Congrats on a great find!

What a magnificent handgun, from long ago.

Absolutely beautiful.

That is truly something special

There's something truly special about these vintage 1950's and 60's S&W revolvers. Their classic lines and rich blueing instantly conjures up images of sage gunsmiths in their custom shop - hand-fitting and tuning every part, so that the double action stroke is smooth as butter, the cylinder locks in place like a bank vault, and every shot is deadly accurate.

Thanks, all!

Good heavens, that's pretty. Best looking DA revolver ever made, IMO. Congrats!

Every time I have convinced myself that I don't need a 27 or pre 27 because of my multiple L frames that do the exact same thing, I see a picture like this and just start drooling and trying to figure out where in my budget I can get one.
My God, just look at that bluing.

Love it. I used to own this one a 1969 27-2 with 3-1/2" barrel. They are beautiful revolvers. I foolishly let it go. I am currently pursuing a 28-2 in 4". Not as shiny as the 27 but a solid piece to own and shoot.

A terrific addition to a collection. Really beautiful revolver.