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S&W 27-2 vs S&W 629 no dash

tone59tone59 Member Posts: 673 ✭✭
edited March 2013 in Ask the Experts
I am hoping to hear opinions from Smith&Wesson collectors as to which of these models has more value as a collector piece.
Both guns Im looking at are mint without boxes.
The 27-2 is blued with the rare 5in barrel.
The 629 no dash is a 8 3/8 incher.
The 629 is pinned & recessed as is the 27-2.
Thank you.

EDIT:
The 5in. 27 sold at a price that was too much for me($1550).
Im still interested in the 8 3/8in.629.
I have found out these no dash models were the only 629s which were pinned & recessed.
I plan to shoot it alot if I can get the gun for a fair price.
Im not sure if the P&R features add to its value much.
what would be a fair offer?
He is at $925.
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  • Laredo LeftyLaredo Lefty Member Posts: 13,451 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    In my opinion the 27 would be a more collectible gun given the barrel length and the fact they are no longer made. Besides, they are prettier than 629's.

    My 27's......
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  • 22hipower22hipower Member Posts: 619 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    +1 for the 27-2. But buy both if the price is right; keep the 27-2 as a "collector" and shoot the 629.
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  • tsr1965tsr1965 Member Posts: 8,682 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    It is six of one, and a half dozen of the other. There were more of the 27-2's made than the 629, that is pinned and recessed. However, I too, would give the edge to the 27-2...but only if I could not have both...[:D][:D][:D]
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  • NordicwargodNordicwargod Member Posts: 102 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I bought my 27-2 last may for $325+tax so about $355. Its a 8 3/8" barrel in very good condition with only some holster wear on the muzzle. I looked at some completed auctions here and found that I got it for about market value [at the time]. Theres lots of 27-2 smiths out there. With a 5" barrel maybe that would make a significant difference? Finding a 629 in that condition for that price is dreaming. But finding anything for that price right now is not going to happen. I sold an old 38 special model 10 for $400. Never thought it would be worth that!
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  • CapnMidnightCapnMidnight Member Posts: 8,038 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I'm going to agree with Joe, in my opinion the 27-2 is worth more.
    W.D.
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  • GrasshopperGrasshopper Member Posts: 17,018 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    5" inch--no pro brainer
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  • crisisbillcrisisbill Member Posts: 487 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The 27-2 no doubt, it is a classic well made gun that has held and increased in value over the years, plus having it as. 5" is a real plus.
    I have collected S&W wheel guns since about 1973 and that 5" 27-2 would find a place in my stable very quickly.
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  • savage170savage170 Member Posts: 37,537 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    another vote for the 27 especially with the 5" barrel
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  • ZinderblocZinderbloc Member Posts: 925 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Another vote for the Model 27.

    FYI, 5" barrels on these revolvers are not rare Desireable, yes, and that makes them a good investment, but not rare. S&W made a lot of them.
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  • tone59tone59 Member Posts: 673 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thank you all for your comments.
    Is $925 high for a P&R 629 no dash 8 3/8in.?
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