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There is a link in a current NRA newsletter for an American Rifleman article... "A Look Back: The Smith and Wesson Model 29...interesting history and how it was developed.

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Thanks for the link,Maybe Doc44 will post a pic of his january 56' .44MAG.
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Thanks for the link,Maybe Doc44 will post a pic of his january 56' .44MAG.
Here's S130938 which shipped 1/31/1956. It is accompanied with a box of prototype 44 Magnum ammo which was originally shipped to Elmer Keith to use with S147220, his January 1956 44 Mag. Enjoy
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"Prototype" 44 Magnum, S121836, manufactured in January 1955 as a photo and show sample revolver after S&W decided the revolver needed to be heavier to reduce recoil. Referred to in the literature and factory letters as the "First 44 Magnum".

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"Prototype" 44 Magnum, S121836, manufactured in January 1955 as a photo and show sample revolver after S&W decided the revolver needed to be heavier to reduce recoil. Referred to in the literature and factory letters as the "First 44 Magnum".

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Bill, I hoped you'd post this one. What a great 44 Magnum!
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"Prototype" 44 Magnum, S121836, manufactured in January 1955 as a photo and show sample revolver after S&W decided the revolver needed to be heavier to reduce recoil. Referred to in the literature and factory letters as the "First 44 Magnum".

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WOW! Very cool. Thanks for sharing.
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Any idea what the actual changes were?
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The revolver or revolvers provided to Remington to do the cartridge development were 1950 Target 44s that were given a special heat treatment and chambered in 44 Magnum. At least one of these has serial number S121839 and a 4-inch barrel. They were able to withstand the pressures generated by the new round, but the recoil was unacceptable. S&W added the heavy barrel and possibly a larger cylinder to increase the weight of the new gun.

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