
Smith & Wesson S&W Model 29-3 .44 mag 6” Barrel SA/DA Revolver MFD 1985
SOLD FOR: $1,150.00
LSB#: WY240921AL004
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: 29-3
Serial Number: AJA7620
Year of Manufacture: 1985
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 and matching number code.
Barrel Length: 6”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated ramp blade with a red insert. 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 walnut with gold colored medallions. The spine is serrated. The checkering is sharp. There are some light scratches present. There are no chips or cracks. The grips rate in Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Nickel
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 90% of its metal finish. There are various scratches and scuffs on the barrel, frame and cylinder. There is a turn line on the cylinder. The screwheads are sharp, the markings are clear. This revolver rates in Very Good overall condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. 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: Original blue box.
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 nickel finish, with a wide serrated case-colored trigger and wide checkered hammer. Chambered in 44 Magnum caliber with a 6 inch barrel and a full length barrel lug, fluted cylinder, and checkered grips.
This revolver will be perfect to add to your collection, especially if Smith & Wesson revolvers are your area of interest. Please see our high quality pictures and enjoy the auction.-M.C.
