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10-04-2011, 02:17 PM
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Clam Shell Box Question
If they made the clam shell box from say 1961 to 69 why is is that you rarely see them. I find alot of 29s with 70s cases but never see them in those clam shell cases. you would think you would see them more often since they were made for about 10 years. I see the dark blue 44 mag boxes more than the clam shells. Your thoughts
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If they made the clam shell box from say 1961 to 69 why is is that you rarely see them. I find alot of 29s with 70s cases but never see them in those clam shell cases. you would think you would see them more often since they were made for about 10 years. I see the dark blue 44 mag boxes more than the clam shells. Your thoughts
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Actually it is closer to 61-64
If you will go into the Expert commentary section, you can see Doc44's post on this.
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10-04-2011, 06:23 PM
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Curtis:
I just went to Bill's commentary and he does indeed state they were used until early 69, like sb states.
If you look at the string of N frame serial numbers between the early 60s until the S prefix ran out, it doesn't appear that many were made.
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10-04-2011, 06:58 PM
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The Styrofoam top and bottom liners were chewed up by the rear and front sights as well as the accessories if the revolver was stored in the case. I have found a quite a few clamshell cases that were in really bad shape. I suppose a lot of them were thrown away because of this problem.
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The " Clam Shell " cases are cool..
I was VERY lucky.. to find this case in the shape it's in.. ( original )
A March, 1962 Model 29 no dash, ser# S218xxx 6 1/2" with Roper Grips
And an 8 3/8" for a "Winters" Re Furb project..
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They are fragile--this 8-3/8 from 1960 survived pretty good.
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[QUOTE=ditrina;136144686]
And an 8 3/8" for a "Winters" Re Furb project..
You mentioned "Re Furb". How does one refurbish one of these? Thanks.
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Another question about clam shells
I have restored many clam shell cases for collectors and I have a couple in my collection but I have never seen a 4" clam shell case! Does anyone here have a 4" clam shell? I would like to see a picture if possible?
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Joe...You don't see many of these, but here is one that dates to August 1965.
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Bill,
Thanks for showing that 4" case..
What would have been shipped in that case??
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A Model 29-2 was shipped in the clamshell case.
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I have restored many clam shell cases for collectors and I have a couple in my collection but I have never seen a 4" clam shell case! Does anyone here have a 4" clam shell? I would like to see a picture if possible?
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I have a Model 29-2 4 inch that was shipped in a clamshell case. I don't have a picture handy.
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Very nice cases! Mine looks alot like the one that is getting the winter referb. It is from a 1964 M29. It took 47 years for it to look like that and I dont have the heart to get it fixed. Thanks for the info.
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October 1962 Correct sight adjuster; incorrect mop and brush.
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Here's one with a Model 29 from 1961:
Here's one from 1963 with a 29-1:
And a 29-2 from 1965:
And a 29-2 from 1971:
Enjoy
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The speculation on the above 1971 shipped long barreled
29-2 is that because this was not a popular barrel length/finish combination by the late 60s this gun probably sat in the factory vault until it finally sold in Dec, 1971, well after the date many N series 29-2s had shipped.
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Who has good eyes?
Thanks for the pics of the 4" cases, now I know for sure! Here is a picture a customer sent me of two cases he wants restored! He tried to "describe" the cases to me but I couldn't figure out what he had. It seems he has a clam shell with the gun pointing to the right, OR DOES HE! ? ! ?
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Thanks for the pics of the 4" cases, now I know for sure! Here is a picture a customer sent me of two cases he wants restored! He tried to "describe" the cases to me but I couldn't figure out what he had. It seems he has a clam shell with the gun pointing to the right, OR DOES HE! ? ! ?
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But then again I sat at the foot of the master!! at the SWCA Meeting.. in Orlando...
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Joe, the case on the left is upside down. This is a common mistake.
Regards
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OOPS
Hey Chuck
Did you need to post that for EVERYONE to see? Now I won't be able to buy those "incorrect clam shells" for $10.00 anymore! Come to think of it, I was never able to buy any clam shell for $10.00!
For those that are unable to see how Chuck & Sal knew the case on the left is upside down, the finger reliefs around the tools belong on the bottom!
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I need a 6.5 clamshell for the '68 29-2....don't forget Joe
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Quote:
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Here's one with a Model 29 from 1961:
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Outstanding set of grips on that 29 about some of the best
I've seen. Actually the whole thing looks great--I'm not a big fan of nickel guns but I could make an exception for that 29!Pete
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