Smith & Wesson S&W Model 29-2 The .44 Magnum 4″ Nickel Revolver 1980

Sold For: $1,250.00

LSB#: 220611GS009

Make: Smith & Wesson

Model: 29-2, The .44 Magnum

Serial Number: N737910

Year of Manufacture: 1980

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. The rear face of the cylinder is marked “N”.

Barrel Length: 4″, 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 a football cut and S&W medallions. There are some scattered light handling marks. There is a small scratch on the back of the left panel. There are no chips or cracks. The checkering is mostly sharp. Overall, the grips are in about Fine Plus condition.

Type of Finish: Nickel

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore.

Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 97% of its metal finish. There are some scattered swirl marks and draglines. There are some scattered little light cloudy freckles, the most noticeable are on the right side of the barrel. There is a turn line on the cylinder. The screw heads are lightly worn with serviceable slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in about Excellent condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder locks up with hardly any side-to-side 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: None.

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 29-3 built on the N-Frame with a square butt. This revolver has a nice nickel finish, with a wide serrated case-colored trigger and wide checkered hammer. This one has hardly any wear, a great bore, and good mechanics. Its 4″ pinned barrel, nickel finish, and Goncalo Alves target stocks combine for a revolver that is as pretty as it is badass, drop a bid on this hot piece. Please see our pictures and good luck!

Smith & Wesson S&W Model 29-2 The .44 Magnum 4" Nickel Revolver 1980 NO CA
Smith & Wesson S&W Model 29-2 The .44 Magnum 4″ Nickel Revolver 1980 NO CA