Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this double-action revolver today for a penny-start auction; this is the Smith & Wesson 29-3!
**This example is a desirable Lew Horton special, and it is 1 of 5000 manufactured from 1984-1985**
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SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 29-3
Serial: ALA9553
Date of Manufacture: 1985
Caliber: .44 Magnum
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 3"
Optics/Sights: Red Insert Serrated Ramp Front with Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Contoured Wood Grips with Finger Grooves & S&W Medallions
Action: Double-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Lew Horton Special: Caliber - 44 Magnum, Combat Magnum 3" barrel, contoured wood grips, adjustable white outline rear sight, red ramp front sight, smooth combat trigger, semi-target hammer. Product code: 101224 Approx 5000 Manufactured. M-29-3 1984-1985. Caliber - 44 Magnum (all 44 Magnum revolvers are also capable of safely firing 44 Special ammunition). Introduced as the .44 Magnum December 1955 with serial number S130927 and used for photo and catalog purposes. Continued in 1957 as the Model 29. Double-action revolver built on the square butt N target frame with 5-screws. 4", (5-inch and 5-1/2" rare), 6-1/2" or 8-3/8" pinned barrels were available with a shrouded extractor rod. Blue or nickel finish was available, 1/8" red ramp front sight with white outline micrometer click rear sight blade. Originally shipped in a Navy Blue-Dark Blue Pebble grain leatherette presentation case with a slide lock and later changed to Blue/Black smooth grain case. Original production with 6 groove serrated backstrap and forestrap later changed to the standard 10 groove.
Model: 29-3
Serial: ALA9553
Date of Manufacture: 1985
Caliber: .44 Magnum
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 3"
Optics/Sights: Red Insert Serrated Ramp Front with Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Contoured Wood Grips with Finger Grooves & S&W Medallions
Action: Double-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Lew Horton Special: Caliber - 44 Magnum, Combat Magnum 3" barrel, contoured wood grips, adjustable white outline rear sight, red ramp front sight, smooth combat trigger, semi-target hammer. Product code: 101224 Approx 5000 Manufactured. M-29-3 1984-1985. Caliber - 44 Magnum (all 44 Magnum revolvers are also capable of safely firing 44 Special ammunition). Introduced as the .44 Magnum December 1955 with serial number S130927 and used for photo and catalog purposes. Continued in 1957 as the Model 29. Double-action revolver built on the square butt N target frame with 5-screws. 4", (5-inch and 5-1/2" rare), 6-1/2" or 8-3/8" pinned barrels were available with a shrouded extractor rod. Blue or nickel finish was available, 1/8" red ramp front sight with white outline micrometer click rear sight blade. Originally shipped in a Navy Blue-Dark Blue Pebble grain leatherette presentation case with a slide lock and later changed to Blue/Black smooth grain case. Original production with 6 groove serrated backstrap and forestrap later changed to the standard 10 groove.
6-shot fluted and counterbored cylinder with a nominal length of 1.74". Oversize walnut target stocks with S&W medallions and Diamond around the screw escutcheon, 500" target hammer, with a 400" (1981-1999) or 500* target trigger. 6,500 were manufactured with a 4-screw sideplate in a serial number range of S130000 to $167500 and are classified as Curios and Relics. The Model 29 was discontinued in January 1999, the last regular production handgun was sold on April 10, 1999 through the S&W Co. store in Springfield. In 2000 a small quantity of specials were made with a stainless steel cylinder with the 29-7 Features. Since being discontinued in the all model circular, the Model 29 has been made in small quantities from time to time. Produced circa 1958-1999 (the name change was authorized in 1957, but it is believed the first Model 29 marked gun was produced early 1958). Beginning s/n approx. S184000
Contents:
Contents:
This example will ship with the shipping box, the factory-labeled S&W box, and all other contents 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.
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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.
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