Smith & Wesson S&W Model 29-2 .44 Mag 6 1/2″ Revolver, MFD 1975-1976
SOLD FOR: $2526
LSB#: 220425SS002
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: 29-2, The .44 Magnum
Serial Number: N312766
Year of Manufacture: 1975-1976
Caliber: .44 Magnum
Action Type: 6-Shot, Double Action / Single Action, Swing-Out, Fluted Cylinder Revolver
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “SMITH & WESSON”, the right is marked “44 MAGNUM”. The side plate has S&W’s monogram logo and the right side of the frame has the four-line Marcas Registradas address. The yoke cut is marked with the serial and model numbers. The butt is marked with the serial number. The yoke and the sides of the grip frame have inspector marks.
Barrel Length: 6 1/2″ Pinned
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated ramp blade with a red insert pinned to a ramped base integral to the barrel rib. The rear sight is a flat top, square notched and white outlined leaf in a base that is micrometer click adjustable for windage and elevation.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are checkered Goncalo Alves target stocks with S&W medallions and a football cut. There is a faint hairline crack on the back of the left panel at the corner where the backstrap widens into the frame. There are some scattered little patches of finish loss and areas of thinning. There are a few little nicks, mostly on the bottom faces. There is a slight gap along the front faces. There are some scattered light handling marks. The checkering is mostly sharp. Overall, the grips are in about Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. One of the lands has a few little spots of faint surface erosion.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 97% of its metal finish. There are some little nicks on the bottom of the frame in front of the trigger guard. There are some scattered light marks from use and handling. There is some thinning on the front sight. There is a thin turn line on the cylinder. The markings are clear and the screwheads are lightly used. Overall, this revolver is in about Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder locks up with hardly any play on each chamber when the trigger is depressed. The double-action trigger is smooth and the single action is crisp. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Included is a Smith & Wesson soft case.
Our Assessment: Developed in a collaboration between Smith & Wesson and Remington with the input of big-bore handgun shooters including Elmer Keith. The .44 Magnum revolver and cartridge took the revolver world by storm in the 1950s, later to be known worldwide, even outside the firearms community, as “the most powerful handgun in the world” due to its portrayal in the Dirty Harry movies. This is Smith & Wesson’s famous Model 29-2 built on the N-Frame with a square butt. This revolver has a beautiful blued finish, with a wide serrated case-colored trigger and wide checkered hammer. This one has hardly any wear and looks to have seen gentle use. It will be perfect to add to your collection, especially if Smith & Wesson revolvers are your area of interest. Please see our pictures and good luck!