Smith & Wesson Model 29-2 .44 Magnum 8 3/8″ DA / SA Revolver 1977-78 C&R

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SOLD FOR: $1,161.77

LSB#: LSB260109MS014

Make: Smith & Wesson

Model: 29-2

Serial Number: N427742

Year of Manufacture: 1977-78 / Modern

Caliber: .44 Magnum

Action Type: 6-Shot, Double Action / Single Action, Swing-Out, Fluted Cylinder Revolver

Markings: The right side of the barrel is marked “44 MAGNUM”, the left is marked “SMITH & WESSON”. The side plate has the S&W Monogram logo. The right side of the frame has the four-line Marcas Registradas. The square butt is marked with the serial number. The crane cut is marked with the serial number “N427742” and model number “MOD 29-2”.

Barrel Length: 8 3/8 “

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. The rib is serrated to cut down on glare.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are checkered wood target stocks with a football cutout and S&W medallions. The grips are not numbered. There are a few scattered nicks and spots of thinning finish. There is some scattered light handling wear but most of the peaks are sharp. There are no chips or cracks. The grip rates in about Fine condition.

Type of Finish: Blued

Finish Originality: Original.

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore, though there is some minor fouling in the grooves. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates at 9/10.

Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 97% of its metal finish. The cylinder has a sharp turn line. There is very slight blueing loss on the leading edges of the cylinder and at the muzzle. There are some scratches and handling marks on the cylinder and barrel and smudges on the frame. The screwheads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in Very Good to Fine condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder has little play on lockup. 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: Smith & Wesson introduced the .44 Magnum revolver in 1955 through a collaboration with Remington and influential big bore handgun experimenters such as Elmer Keith, whose work with heavy .44 Special loads demonstrated the potential for a new high powered revolver cartridge. Built on Smith & Wesson’s large N-frame, the revolver quickly gained a reputation for strength and performance. When Smith & Wesson adopted its modern model numbering system in 1957, the revolver became the Model 29. By the 1970s the Model 29 had become one of the most recognizable revolvers in the world, further cemented in popular culture through its association with the Dirty Harry films and its reputation as one of the most powerful production handguns of its era.

The Model 29-2 variant, produced from 1961 through 1982, represents one of the most widely encountered and respected configurations of the series. These revolvers feature the classic pinned barrel construction and recessed cylinder chambers characteristic of Smith & Wesson’s high quality revolver manufacturing of the period. The long 8 3/8 inch barrel offered an extended sight radius and increased velocity from the powerful .44 Magnum cartridge, making it a favored configuration among handgun hunters and shooters seeking maximum performance from the platform.

This example, serial number N427742, was manufactured in the late 1970s and remains in Very Good to Fine overall condition, retaining the vast majority of its original blue finish. The revolver is fitted with the traditional checkered wood target stocks with football cutouts and S&W medallions, complementing the long barreled N-frame profile. The bore remains bright with sharp rifling and the revolver displays only light handling wear consistent with careful ownership. With its classic configuration, powerful chambering, and strong condition, this Smith & Wesson Model 29-2 represents a fine example of the iconic American big bore revolver. Please see our photos for a better understanding of condition and good luck with your bids!