
Smith & Wesson S&W Model 29-2 .44 Magnum 4″ DA/SA Revolver MFD 1980
SOLD FOR: $2100
LSB#: 211201SA04
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: 29-2, The .44 Magnum
Serial Number: N786785
Year of Manufacture: 1980
Caliber: .44 Magnum or .44 Special
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 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″ Pinned
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated ramp blade with a red insert 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 S&W medallions and a football cut. There are a couple of light compressions, the most noticeable is on the bottom edge of the right panel. There are a few scattered light marks. The checkering is sharp. Overall, the grips are 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. There is some stubborn fouling that should clean up.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 98% of its metal finish. There are a couple tiny spots of finish loss on the sideplate under the grip. There are some spots of mottled discoloration on the cylinder that appear to be from oil. There are light handling marks. There is a thin turn line on the cylinder. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in about Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder locks up with minimal 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: Included is a manual.
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. This revolver has a beautiful blued finish, with a wide serrated case-colored trigger and wide checkered hammer. This one has minimal wear and looks sharp, it ought to make a fine addition to a Smith & Wesson collection. Please see our pictures and good luck!
