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Old 12-10-2011, 11:25 AM
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If this is what it appers to be I sure hope someone here on the forum got it. I did not. I guess you can't get em all.

Cabela's: Gun Library: Smith & Wesson Pre-Model 29 4 Screw .44 Mag.
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Old 12-10-2011, 11:53 AM
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Question Thought Long And Hard About It....

Jim,

I looked that gun over pretty closely... I just couldn't decide it it was straight or not....

The Cabella's gun... enlarged and slightly enhanced.



A 4" 29 from the same era in my collection...





The stocks on the Cabela's gun look right as does the front sight blade, but the marking locations to me look more consistant with that of a 6 1/2" gun.

I questioned that it might have been shortened.

Here's a 6 1/2" Pre-29 also from my collection.... note the postition of the caliber markings....





Cabela's didn't do themselves any favors by not listing their gun's aproximate serial number, and the pitch of the gun in their photograph makes accurate measurement difficult...

I thought that the description would have been written in a more precise way if the person doing so was really up on S&W.... For well over $2K, tax and delivery this wasn't that hot a deal TO ME even if the gun was correct.... In the end, I passed. The relined case and missing tools were a deal breaker.

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Old 12-10-2011, 11:54 AM
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Jim-
What a beauty. If it's the real deal--more proof that Cabela's doesn't always pay attention. Here's hoping we see more pix soon.
Jim

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Man, ask and you will receive--thanks for sharing.
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The barrel markings do look wrong. The side plate stamping does look legit as compared to one tat Docc44 has pictured in his albums.

Looking back at Doc44's I think the barrel markings look correct as well.

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Hi
the only way to know is by serial number and a check of the records.
I think bill cross has a record of all the serial numbers of the
ones that will letter.
I think the number is 11 total.
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I found out the serial number is S-179539...I hope we can find out the answer.

I think I just found the nswer myself. It is in the database as a 5 inch nickel. Shipped 8-22-58
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It is correct as Jim B stated.

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Sweeeet.... So who's got it?
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I have it!




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Sweet and I thought I was on a collecting hot streak!!! I've gotten a pre-29 case, several diamond target stocks, and a great Triple-Lock in two weeks...but a 5" Nickel Pre-29 takes it.

Ha, I didn't notice at first it's been 5-yrs! Now that takes building suspense to another level.

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Over 5 years to surface...that's an amazing revolver.
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Yes sir! Resurrected a zombie thread to close the loop. Amazing Minnesota discovery 3 hours drive from my house. Brought the righteous revolver in to the collection Sunday 2/12/17 and will post more pics with story expansion in a new thread.
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Great gun and find. They're still out there!
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Can hardly wait!
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Absolutely! Couple of weeks. Seeking Historical Foundation information for the 5" and other seven that represent nickel and blue in 4", 5", 6 1/2", and 8 3/8".
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Just saw the pictures, WOW!
The gun and stocks look great.
I'd like to have one of those to go along with my blue one.
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