Smith & Wesson S&W Model 29-2 The .44 Magnum 8 3/8″ Nickel Revolver 1980

SOLD FOR: $1,100.00

LSB#: LSB250825JP075

Make: Smith & Wesson

Model: 29-2, The .44 Magnum

Serial Number: N781726

Year of Manufacture: 1980 / Modern

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 crane cut is marked with the serial number and model number “ N781726 / MOD 29-2”. The crane is marked “92438” with inspection marks.  The butt is marked with the serial number. The sides of the grip frame have inspector marks.

Barrel Length: 8 3/8 inches

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated ramp blade with a red insert set 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 a football cut and S&W medallions. There is a small amount of wear on the rear of the bottom of both grips. There is a light scratch on the right side grip.  The checkering is sharp. Overall, the grips are in about Fine Plus condition.

Type of Finish: Nickel

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There are a few freckles of stubborn fouling but nothing heavy. In this writer’s opinion this bore is a 9 / 10. 

Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 95% of its metal finish. There are some spots of swirling throughout and a small scratch on the left side of the frame above the trigger guard.  There are thin carbon rings around the chambers on the face of the cylinder and some operational wear in the cylinder chambers.  There are some scattered light handling marks. There is a turn line on the cylinder. The screwheads are sharp and lightly used. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in Fine Plus condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder locks up with very light side-to-side 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 wood presentation case with molded plastic bottom and foam padding, aluminum fluted handle screwdriver, mop, brush, and cleaning rod. The case has very few scuffs or scratches. The case appears in Fine condition.  Revolver comes wrapped in the original oil paper in the case.

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 and the long “Dirty Harry” 8 3/8″ barrel. This revolver has a beautiful nickel finish, with a wide serrated case-colored trigger and wide checkered hammer. This one has nice Target stocks with the football relief cutout that are simply beautiful. If you’re in the market for a silhouette shooting, hunting, or a beautiful long barreled .44 Magnum for your collection, don’t let this one get away!!!  Please see our high quality photos for a better understanding of condition and and good luck with your bids!!!

BF