Originally Posted by 29-1

Here's one that shipped right before the movie came out in 1971. It would be the 29 Harry would have used at least date wise. But, Model 29s were pretty hard to come by in the early 70s because they were not big sellers so they weren't being produced in large quantities. However, shortly after the movie came out in December, you couldn't find one and when you did, dealers were asking 2-3 times the factory list price. I know this to be true because I bought my first one in 1973 after being on a long waiting list from Herb's Pawn Shop on Victory Drive in Columbus, GA. It cost me about a month's pay.
Chuck