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Here's the 27-2 with a 3.5" barrel. They did not make a huge number of these with the narrow hammer and trigger. I am not sure exactly how many Fuzzy Farrant did gunsmithing on for guys at LAPD, probably just a handful.
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The stocks look like that because it's a "cut frame" gun.
That allows for a very compact yet very comfortable grip. You also have a very straight and horizontal trigger pull, as opposed to an angled grip. This makes for a much more consistent pull.
The stocks have a shape similar to the old "coke-bottle" Magna stocks, which are very highly prized, especially if original to the revolver.
And this is the 6" Farrant gun I have, it's got a target trigger and hammer. It was likely a gun carried by a patrol officer used to shoot the LAPD "Bonus" course. I have the original holster that the officer used with that revolver.
It was on display this summer at the S&W Collectors Association show. I loaned it to a friend, who has a very famous revolver collection.
I am currently hunting a Smith and Wesson 2.5" Model 19 done by John Hurst. I'd also like to get a Model 10 done by Guy Hogue, who went on to start the Hogue company. That would complete my collection of guns from LAPD officers that made revolver stocks.
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