
Smith & Wesson S&W 29-3 .44 Mag 4” Single / Double Action Revolver MFD 1984
SOLD FOR: $1,240.00
LSB#: WY241003BY010
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: 29-3, The .44 Magnum
Serial Number: AEF4758
Year of Manufacture: 1984 (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 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.
Barrel Length: 4 ? “
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated ramp blade with a red insert fixed 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 wood grips with S&W medallions. There are some little scuffs and scratches, There are no cracks. Overall, the grips are in Very Good 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 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 95% of its metal finish and displays very little signs of operation. The turn line is thin but apparent. The screw heads are sharp to faintly tool marked. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder locks up with light play on each chamber when the trigger is depressed. The double-action trigger is smooth and the single action is extremely light and 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: Factory wood box with Blue fletching interior in Very Good condition, original bore brush, mop, screwdriver and cleaning rod.
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 beautiful blued finish, with a wide serrated case-colored target trigger and wide checkered target hammer. This one has minimal wear and looks to have seen gentle use. It will be perfect to add to your collection, especially if Smith & Wesson revolvers are your area of interest. You should ask yourself one question. Do you feel lucky? Please see our high quality pictures, good luck and enjoy the auction.-M.C.
