Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this double-action revolver for a penny-start auction, this is the Smith & Wesson 29-3!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 29-3
Serial: AZA2876
Date of Manufacture: 1988
Caliber: .44 Mag
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 6"
Optics/Sights: Adjustable Front Blade with Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Textured Black Synthetic
Action: Double-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson Model 29-3 represents a significant chapter in the evolution of the legendary Model 29 line, maintaining the raw power and elegance that made the .44 Magnum famous while incorporating production changes characteristic of Smith & Wesson’s 1980s manufacturing era. Introduced in 1982 and produced until 1987, the 29-3 retained the N-frame’s imposing presence, forged steel construction, and classic square-butt profile, but it was the first variant to eliminate the pinned barrel and recessed cylinder counterbores—cost-saving measures that simplified production without fundamentally altering the revolver’s performance. Available in several barrel lengths, most iconically the 6-inch and 8?-inch configurations, the 29-3 continued to offer the deep, lustrous blue or rich nickel finishes that collectors admire, along with the crisp single-action trigger pull and smooth double-action operation for which Smith & Wesson revolvers are known. Like its predecessors, it housed the powerful .44 Magnum cartridge, giving shooters formidable stopping power and excellent accuracy, supported by adjustable rear sights and a ramped, red-insert front blade. Despite lacking the earlier pinned-and-recessed features, the 29-3 has grown in collector appreciation as a representation of the transitional period in S&W manufacturing—still retaining old-school aesthetic and mechanical refinement while marking the shift to more modern production techniques. Its combination of historical importance, classic lines, and uncompromising performance continues to make the 29-3 a cherished model among enthusiasts of big-bore revolvers.
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.
Model: 29-3
Serial: AZA2876
Date of Manufacture: 1988
Caliber: .44 Mag
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 6"
Optics/Sights: Adjustable Front Blade with Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Textured Black Synthetic
Action: Double-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson Model 29-3 represents a significant chapter in the evolution of the legendary Model 29 line, maintaining the raw power and elegance that made the .44 Magnum famous while incorporating production changes characteristic of Smith & Wesson’s 1980s manufacturing era. Introduced in 1982 and produced until 1987, the 29-3 retained the N-frame’s imposing presence, forged steel construction, and classic square-butt profile, but it was the first variant to eliminate the pinned barrel and recessed cylinder counterbores—cost-saving measures that simplified production without fundamentally altering the revolver’s performance. Available in several barrel lengths, most iconically the 6-inch and 8?-inch configurations, the 29-3 continued to offer the deep, lustrous blue or rich nickel finishes that collectors admire, along with the crisp single-action trigger pull and smooth double-action operation for which Smith & Wesson revolvers are known. Like its predecessors, it housed the powerful .44 Magnum cartridge, giving shooters formidable stopping power and excellent accuracy, supported by adjustable rear sights and a ramped, red-insert front blade. Despite lacking the earlier pinned-and-recessed features, the 29-3 has grown in collector appreciation as a representation of the transitional period in S&W manufacturing—still retaining old-school aesthetic and mechanical refinement while marking the shift to more modern production techniques. Its combination of historical importance, classic lines, and uncompromising performance continues to make the 29-3 a cherished model among enthusiasts of big-bore revolvers.
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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