Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this iconic double-action revolver for a penny-start auction; this is the Smith & Wesson .357 Magnum “Pre-Model 27”!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: .357 Magnum “Pre-Model 27”
Serial: S94772
Date of Manufacture: 1952/1953
Caliber: .357 Magnum
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 3 ½" Pinned
Optics/Sights: Serrated Ramp on Finely Checkered Ramp Base Front with Adjustable Notched Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut Stocks with Diamonds Around the Screw Escutcheons and Silver S&W Medallions
Action: Double/Single-Action Revolver
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Pre-27 Smith & Wesson, also known as the .357 Magnum, is a foundational piece in the history of revolvers and a prized collectible among enthusiasts. Produced for less than two decades before the introduction of the Model 27, it was the gun that brought the .357 Magnum cartridge to prominence, a caliber that has since become a staple in both civilian and law enforcement use. Designed in the 1930s, the Pre-27 was developed to address a perceived gap in power and penetration in handgun ammunition, effectively replacing the older .38 Special. The .357 Magnum itself was largely the work of renowned pistol cartridge designer Elmer Keith, whose contributions shaped modern magnum revolvers and influenced firearms culture in the United States. While the .357 Magnum initially took time to gain traction, it eventually revolutionized handgun design and usage. The Pre-27, as the precursor to the mass-produced Model 27, was instrumental in establishing the .357 Magnum as a standard caliber, making it an iconic firearm in both American law enforcement and firearm history.
Contents:
Model: .357 Magnum “Pre-Model 27”
Serial: S94772
Date of Manufacture: 1952/1953
Caliber: .357 Magnum
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 3 ½" Pinned
Optics/Sights: Serrated Ramp on Finely Checkered Ramp Base Front with Adjustable Notched Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut Stocks with Diamonds Around the Screw Escutcheons and Silver S&W Medallions
Action: Double/Single-Action Revolver
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Pre-27 Smith & Wesson, also known as the .357 Magnum, is a foundational piece in the history of revolvers and a prized collectible among enthusiasts. Produced for less than two decades before the introduction of the Model 27, it was the gun that brought the .357 Magnum cartridge to prominence, a caliber that has since become a staple in both civilian and law enforcement use. Designed in the 1930s, the Pre-27 was developed to address a perceived gap in power and penetration in handgun ammunition, effectively replacing the older .38 Special. The .357 Magnum itself was largely the work of renowned pistol cartridge designer Elmer Keith, whose contributions shaped modern magnum revolvers and influenced firearms culture in the United States. While the .357 Magnum initially took time to gain traction, it eventually revolutionized handgun design and usage. The Pre-27, as the precursor to the mass-produced Model 27, was instrumental in establishing the .357 Magnum as a standard caliber, making it an iconic firearm in both American law enforcement and firearm history.
Contents:
This example will ship with an original gold Smith & Wesson box (non-serialized), as pictured above!
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
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Payment Details
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Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
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.
Additional Details
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