Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this ICONIC double-action revolver for a penny-start auction; this is the Smith & Wesson 29-2, also known as The .44 Magnum.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 29-2
Serial: N741143
Date of Manufacture: 1980
Caliber: .44 Magnum
Finish: Nickel
Barrel Length: 8 3/8" Mag-na-port Barrel
Optics/Sights: 1/8" Red Ramp Front with White Outline Micrometer Click Rear
Stock/Grips: Simulated Ivory
Action: Double/Single-Action Revolver
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson Model 29 is one of the most iconic revolvers ever produced, synonymous with the .44 Magnum cartridge and firmly entrenched in American firearms history. Introduced in 1955, the Model 29 was built on Smith & Wesson’s large N-frame and designed to harness the power of the then-new .44 Magnum, which was the most powerful commercially available handgun cartridge of its time. Featuring a traditional double-action/single-action mechanism, adjustable sights, and finely finished blued steel, the Model 29 quickly earned a reputation for strength, accuracy, and refinement. Early examples, particularly those with pinned barrels, recessed cylinders, and high-polish blue finishes, are especially prized by collectors for their craftsmanship and historical significance.
Model: 29-2
Serial: N741143
Date of Manufacture: 1980
Caliber: .44 Magnum
Finish: Nickel
Barrel Length: 8 3/8" Mag-na-port Barrel
Optics/Sights: 1/8" Red Ramp Front with White Outline Micrometer Click Rear
Stock/Grips: Simulated Ivory
Action: Double/Single-Action Revolver
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson Model 29 is one of the most iconic revolvers ever produced, synonymous with the .44 Magnum cartridge and firmly entrenched in American firearms history. Introduced in 1955, the Model 29 was built on Smith & Wesson’s large N-frame and designed to harness the power of the then-new .44 Magnum, which was the most powerful commercially available handgun cartridge of its time. Featuring a traditional double-action/single-action mechanism, adjustable sights, and finely finished blued steel, the Model 29 quickly earned a reputation for strength, accuracy, and refinement. Early examples, particularly those with pinned barrels, recessed cylinders, and high-polish blue finishes, are especially prized by collectors for their craftsmanship and historical significance.
Beyond its technical merits, the Model 29 achieved legendary status through popular culture, most notably its association with the “Dirty Harry” films, which dramatically elevated its public profile and demand. Over the decades, Smith & Wesson produced the Model 29 in numerous barrel lengths and engineering variations, reflecting both evolving manufacturing methods and user preferences. Despite later competition from stainless-steel revolvers and heavier-framed designs, the Model 29 remains a benchmark by which large-bore revolvers are judged. Today, it is highly sought after by collectors and shooters alike, valued not only for its power and performance but also for its enduring legacy as the revolver that defined the .44 Magnum.
Contents:
Contents:
This example is in very good overall condition, showing only mild wear that we can see. Additionally, it will ship with a blue S&W box with a taped end label as pictured above.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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