Smith & Wesson S&W Model 29-3 .44 Magnum 6″ Blue Revolver
SOLD FOR: $1,430
WOA#: WY240303JP007
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: 29-3, The .44 Magnum
Serial Number: AYU1746
Year of Manufacture: 1982-1988
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: 6”
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 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 low ejector relief l cut and S&W medallions. There are some scattered light handling marks. There are no chips or cracks. The checkering is sharp. Overall, the grips are in about Fine Plus 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.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 98% of its metal finish. There are no major defects. The front face of the cylinder has a minor scratch on two cylinders. These marks are quite hard to notice. There is a turn line on the cylinder. The screw heads are sharp with serviceable slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder locks up with little to no 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, cleaning kit, and screwdriver. Please see the photos.
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 Dark Smith Blue finish, with a wide serrated case-colored trigger and wide checkered hammer. It has over 8? of sight radius so if you’re in the market for a silhouette shooting, hunting, or just informal target shooting revolver this is it. That being said, it has hardly any wear and comes with a presentation case, a classic addition to any collection. Please see our pictures and enjoy the auction. -K.F.
