Smith & Wesson S&W Model 29-2 .44 Magnum 8 3/8″ Revolver, MFD 1979-1980
SOLD FOR: $1575
LSB#: 211215GP02
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: 29-2, The .44 Magnum
Serial Number: N631915
Year of Manufacture: 1979-1980
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 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. The interior of the right grip panel is marked “FEB 4 1985”.
Barrel Length: 8 3/8″ Pinned
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated ramp blade with a red insert pinned to a ramped base integral to the barrel rib. The rear sight is an aftermarket flat top, square notched, and outlined target sight that is micrometer click adjustable for windage and elevation.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are replacement checkered Goncalo Alves target stocks with S&W medallions and a speedloader cut. There are some light marks, most noticeable on the bottom faces. The checkering is mostly sharp. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in about Excellent condition as replacement.
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.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 96% of its metal finish. There are some scattered little spots of finish loss on the sideplate and frame under the grips. There are a few little spots of finish loss and small spots of minor thinning, some of the most noticeable are on the barrel and right side of the frame below the cylinder. There is a thin turn line on the cylinder. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in about Fine Plus 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 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. This revolver has a beautiful blued finish, with a wide serrated case-colored trigger and wide checkered hammer. This one has hardly any 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. Please see our pictures and good luck!