Smith & Wesson S&W Model 29-2 The .44 Magnum 8 3/8″ Revolver, MFD 1973 C&R

SOLD FOR: $1,026.00

LSB#: LSB251002RS038

Make: Smith & Wesson

Model: 29-2, The .44 Magnum

Serial Number: N133729

Year of Manufacture: 1973 / C&R

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 crane cut is marked with the serial number and model number “ N133729 / MOD 29-2”. The crane is marked “133729” with inspection marks.  The butt is marked with the serial number. 

Barrel Length: 8 3/8 inches

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated ramp blade with a red insert set on 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 a few dings on the bottom of the right grip panel and minor loss of finish from handling. The checkering is slightly worn. Overall, the grips are in about Very Good condition.

Type of Finish: Nickel

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There are a few freckles of stubborn fouling but nothing heavy. In this writer’s opinion this bore is a 9/10. 

Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 92% of its metal finish. There are multiple spots of swirling and discoloration throughout the frame near the edges of the grips and cylinder. There is a turn line on the cylinder. There are heavy carbon rings around the chambers on the face of the cylinder and operational wear on the rear of the frame from the cylinder.  There is some loss of finish on the serrated trigger and some minor oxidation on the checkered hammer.  The screw heads are sharp and lightly used. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in Very Good condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder locks up with very light 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 29-2 built on the N-Frame with a square butt and the long “Dirty Harry 8-inch barrel. This revolver has a slightly worn nickel finish, with a wide serrated trigger and wide checkered hammer. This one has Goncalo Alves Target stocks with the football relief cutout. If you’re in the market for a silhouette shooting, hunting, or a beautiful long barreled .44 Magnum for your collection, don’t let this one get away!!!  Please see our high-quality photos for a better understanding of condition and good luck with your bids!!!

BF