Smith & Wesson S&W Pre-Model 29 .44 Magnum 4″ DA/SA Revolver 1957-1958 C&R

Sold for $2525.00

LSB#: 220823PC007

Make: Smith & Wesson

Model: Pre-Model 29, Four Screw

Serial Number: S176740

Year of Manufacture: 1957-1958

Caliber: .44 Magnum

Action Type: Double and Single Action Six Shot Swing Out Cylinder Revolver

Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “SMITH & WESSON”. The butt of the grip frame, front face of the ejector (no letter prefix), and yoke cut are marked with the serial number. The left side of the frame is marked with the S&W monogram logo and the right of the frame is marked with the four-line marcas registradas. The right of the barrel is marked “44 MAGNUM”. The yoke and yoke cut have assembly numbers. The sides of the grip frame have inspection marks.

Barrel Length: 4”, Pinned

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a ramped blade with a red insert, it is set on a serrated ramped base integral to the serrated rib. The rear sight is an S&W micrometer click white outline square notch adjustable for windage and elevation.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are checkered wood target stocks with a football cut and S&W medallions. There are a few scattered little nicks and spots of finish loss. There is some scattered light handling wear. The checkering is sharp. The grip rates in about Fine condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

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 98% of its metal finish. There are a few minor marks, the most notable are under the right grip panel. There are some scattered light handling. There is some light wear on the right side of the rear sight leaf. The cylinder has a light turn line. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about Excellent condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The single-action trigger is crisp and the double-action smooth. The cylinder lockup has very little side-to-side play and no front-to-rear play on all six chambers. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

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 “The .44 Magnum” built on a 4-screw square butt N-Frame paired with a 4″ barrel. This revolver has a nice blued finish, with a wide serrated case-colored trigger and wide checkered hammer. The Smith & Wesson model number scheme was introduced in 1957, the Model 29 was not marked as such until 1958 (S&W Standard Catalog 4th Ed. pg 191). The later 4-screw Pre-Model 29s also did not have a serial number marking on the ejector rod shroud or on the rear cylinder face like this one. No collection is complete without a Smith & Wesson .44 Magnum so you might as well make it this one. Please see our pictures and good luck!