Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this BEAUTIFUL double-action revolver today for a penny-start auction; this is the Smith & Wesson 27-2.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 27-2
Serial: N694255
Date of Manufacture: 1979-1980
Caliber: .357 Magnum
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 4" Pinned Barrel
Optics/Sights: Adjustable Rear w/ Ramped Red Insert Front
Stock/Grips: Checkered Target Stocks w/ Inlaid Smith & Wesson Medallions / Target Wide Trigger and Hammer
Action: Double-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
When first introduced by Smith & Wesson in 1935, it was known as the Registered Magnum. The model was essentially a custom-order revolver. Barrel lengths could be had in one-quarter-inch (6.4 mm) increments from 3+1/2 to 8+3/8 inches (8.9 to 21.3 cm) inches in length. In addition to the different lengths of barrels available, there were different grips, front sights, triggers, hammers, and finishes available. Each Registered Magnum came with a certificate of authenticity. Even though it was introduced in the middle of the Great Depression and was extremely expensive, Smith & Wesson found itself backlogged with orders for the four years that it produced the Registered Magnum. The Kansas City Police Department issued the Registered Magnum to its officers, and many other law enforcement officers across the United States carried the Registered Magnum. In 1939, Smith & Wesson stopped producing the Registered Magnum. It was replaced with the Model 27, which was available with barrel lengths of 3+1/2, 5, 6+1/2, and 8+3/4 inches (8.9, 12.7, 16.5, and 22.2 cm). It has been reported that these were the most popular barrel lengths for the Registered Magnum. Essentially, the Model 27 was still the Registered Magnum, but standardized for ease of production and economy.
Model: 27-2
Serial: N694255
Date of Manufacture: 1979-1980
Caliber: .357 Magnum
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 4" Pinned Barrel
Optics/Sights: Adjustable Rear w/ Ramped Red Insert Front
Stock/Grips: Checkered Target Stocks w/ Inlaid Smith & Wesson Medallions / Target Wide Trigger and Hammer
Action: Double-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
When first introduced by Smith & Wesson in 1935, it was known as the Registered Magnum. The model was essentially a custom-order revolver. Barrel lengths could be had in one-quarter-inch (6.4 mm) increments from 3+1/2 to 8+3/8 inches (8.9 to 21.3 cm) inches in length. In addition to the different lengths of barrels available, there were different grips, front sights, triggers, hammers, and finishes available. Each Registered Magnum came with a certificate of authenticity. Even though it was introduced in the middle of the Great Depression and was extremely expensive, Smith & Wesson found itself backlogged with orders for the four years that it produced the Registered Magnum. The Kansas City Police Department issued the Registered Magnum to its officers, and many other law enforcement officers across the United States carried the Registered Magnum. In 1939, Smith & Wesson stopped producing the Registered Magnum. It was replaced with the Model 27, which was available with barrel lengths of 3+1/2, 5, 6+1/2, and 8+3/4 inches (8.9, 12.7, 16.5, and 22.2 cm). It has been reported that these were the most popular barrel lengths for the Registered Magnum. Essentially, the Model 27 was still the Registered Magnum, but standardized for ease of production and economy.
The Smith & Wesson Model 28 "Highway Patrolman" was introduced as a lower-cost version of the Model 27 in 1954, stripped of some of the features of the Model 27, such as polishing. It was noted for its durability and reliability. The 3 1/2-inch barrel length was extremely popular with FBI agents from the 1940s through the 1970s. Skeeter Skelton considered the Model 27 with a 5-inch barrel as the best all-around handgun. General George Patton carried an ivory-handled Registered Magnum with a 31/2-inch barrel (along with his ivory-handled Colt Peacemaker); Patton called the Model 27 his "killing gun."
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
Any orders placed with magazines that are not compliant with your state, county, or city regulations will not ship with your order.




