
Vintage Smith & Wesson S&W Model 29-2 The .44 Magnum 6.5” Revolver 1975-76
SOLD FOR: $1,650.00
LSB#: WY241106CG006
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: 29-2, “The .44 Magnum”
Serial Number:S&W 29-2 S/N:N319773
Year of Manufacture: 1975-1976
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”, and 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: 6.5”, 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 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 Goncal Alves target stocks with a football cut and S&W medallions. There are some scattered handling marks. The toe of the grip is lightly scratched. There are no chips or cracks. The checkering is still very sharp. Overall, the grips are in about excellent 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. In this writer’s opinion 9/10 on this bore rating
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 98% of its metal finish. There is a thin dragline and a turn line on the cylinder showing light use. The cylinder face shows light burn marks on it. There are no major defects. The screw heads are sharp with strong slots. This revolver was purchased with collecting in mind. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in Excellent 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: none
Our Assessment: “Go ahead, make my day”. 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 Immaculate revolver has a deep 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 to collect a blued 29-2 this is it. That said, it has hardly any wear and comes with all the appeal of a heirloom—an ultra-classic addition to any collection. But you’ve got to ask yourself one question. Do you feel lucky? So bid high and bid firm. I highly encourage you to take a look at the condition in our high-quality photos. Good luck with your bid. -K.F.
