A 1972 Smith & Wesson Model 27-2 in .357 Magnum carrying the long 8.375-inch barrel. This is the blued steel N-frame double-action target revolver, with checkered wood grips and the pinned barrel and recessed cylinder of that period. The bore is very good. Finish wear is minor, with most of the blue still present, and the supplier calls the overall condition very good. Serial number N108410.

The barrel length points this one at the range and at slow, deliberate target work rather than daily carry in Texas. A revolver with this much barrel sits steady on a rest and suits a careful trigger press. Texas puts nothing in the way beyond the federal rules: you show photo identification at the dealer, fill out Form 4473 and wait for the NICS check, or present a current Texas License to Carry in its place. No state permit, no registration and no waiting period apply, and a private sale between two Texas residents needs no state check.

Key features

• .357 Magnum, 8.375-inch barrel, 1972 production
• Blued N-frame double-action target revolver
• Pinned barrel and recessed cylinder
• Checkered wood grips
• Minor finish wear, very good condition

This revolver ships to the Texas FFL dealer you name, where you complete Form 4473 and the federal check before taking it home.