Smith & Wesson Model 29-2 .44 Magnum 8 3/8″ DA/SA Revolver w/ Display Box
SOLD FOR: $1,182.99
LSB#: LSB260621JF049
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: 29-2
Serial Number: N330174
Year of Manufacture: Circa 1975-1976 / Modern (Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson)
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 side of the barrel is marked “44 MAGNUM”. The right side of the frame is marked with the four-line Marcas Registradas and S&W monogram. The crane cut is marked with the serial number and “MOD. 29-2”. The bottom of the butt, the extractor star, and the rear face of the cylinder are marked with the serial number.
Barrel Length: 8 3/8″ Pinned, Ribbed
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated ramped blade with a red insert fixed to a serrated rise in the serrated 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. The topstrap and rib are serrated and have a matte finish for glare reduction.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered target stocks with silver S&W medallions and an extractor relief. There is little to no handling wear. The checkering remains sharp. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the stocks are in an Excellent 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. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates about 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 98% of its metal finish. There are small scratches at the muzzle. There is scattered handling and storage wear. The action shows operational wear. The case-color on the trigger and the hammer remain vibrant. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The double action is smooth and the single action is crisp. The lockup is tight with minor play at each chamber. 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: Display box w/cleaning kit.
Our Assessment: The Smith & Wesson Model 29 is one of the defining American magnum revolvers, originating with the introduction of the .44 Remington Magnum cartridge and Smith & Wesson’s first production .44 Magnum revolvers in 1956. Originally marketed simply as the “.44 Magnum,” the revolver became the Model 29 when Smith & Wesson adopted numerical model designations in 1957. The long 8 3/8″ barrel was added in 1958 in response to demand for a configuration better suited to hunting and long-range handgun shooting. The Model 29’s already formidable reputation was transformed into cultural icon status following its prominent appearance in the 1971 film “Dirty Harry,” creating tremendous demand throughout the 1970s. By the time this N330174 revolver was produced circa 1975-1976, the Model 29-2 represented the classic form of the revolver, with a pinned barrel, recessed chambers, premium target sights, and Smith & Wesson’s traditional high-polish blue finish.
This Model 29-2 is an exceptionally attractive example, retaining approximately 98% of its original blue finish with only small muzzle scratches, scattered handling and storage wear, and normal operational evidence. The checkered target stocks remain in Excellent condition with sharp checkering and virtually no handling wear, while the red-ramp front sight and white-outline micrometer-adjustable rear sight provide the premium sighting arrangement characteristic of the Model 29. The bright 9.5/10 bore with sharp rifling and no erosion is particularly strong, and the revolver remains mechanically excellent with tight lockup, a smooth double-action pull, and a crisp single-action release. Matching serial numbers on the butt, cylinder, and extractor are desirable originality indicators, while the included display box and cleaning kit provide an attractive presentation. With its long 8 3/8″ barrel, strong original finish, excellent bore, and classic pinned-and-recessed configuration, this is a particularly handsome example of the Model 29 during the height of its 1970s popularity. Please see our photos for a better understanding of the condition and good luck with your bids! -MY