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05-16-2015, 05:17 PM
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Model 29-2 value 6" verses 6 1/2"
I just bought a Model 29-2 that was advertised as 6 1/2"
barrel. When it came in it's a 6". About how much difference
is there in the value? I am just starting a collection.
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05-16-2015, 05:46 PM
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If you want the Dirty Harry gun then that is the 6 1/2 " barrel to some it matters to some it does not , I wanted the 6 1/2" and paid a premium for it with no regrets .
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05-16-2015, 06:56 PM
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The 6 1/2-inch barrel length was discontinued for the Model 29-2 sometime in 1979. If I was starting a collection, I would look for a mint 29-2 with a 6 1/2-inch barrel in its correct presentation case. You have the years 1963-1979 to choose from.
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05-16-2015, 07:23 PM
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It is usually the less common variation of a particular model that is more sought after/expensive, but the association of the 6 1/2" model 29 with the movie reversed this trend compared with the 6". There is a slight premium for the 6 1/2", everything else being equal. Enjoy starting your collection and please post photos!
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05-17-2015, 08:41 AM
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Dirty Harry aside, I think the 6" is actually a better looking barrel length. To me, it just looks more balanced.
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05-17-2015, 08:53 AM
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Slight premium for the 6-1/2" bbl.
I have one of each (both 29-2s), purchased about one year apart before the market went crazy. The 6" bbl, although slightly more rare than the 6-1/2" bbl, was ~$150 cheaper. Personally, ignoring the Dirty Harry connection, I prefer the look and feel of the 6-1/2". Accuracy for me is about equal.
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05-17-2015, 12:28 PM
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@9-2 Value
Thanks for your help. The gun I have is an N863 (1981)
The case is being redone at Joe Cebull's. I will post pictures
when i get the case back. I paid 1375 for it. Maybe have to
leave it to my Grand kids to ever see it worth that. I measured
it from the front of the cylinder to the end of the barrel.
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05-18-2015, 07:05 PM
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29-2
Thanks, This is a great place to learn about S&W.
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05-18-2015, 08:02 PM
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Welcome to the awesome s&w forum on the planet.
There is so much knowledge about s&w revolvers and guns here it's so awesome.
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05-23-2015, 02:40 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Doc44
The 6 1/2-inch barrel length was discontinued for the Model 29-2 sometime in 1979. If I was starting a collection, I would look for a mint 29-2 with a 6 1/2-inch barrel in its correct presentation case. You have the years 1963-1979 to choose from.
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That's the barrel length I would look for as well. I agree with ^^^^ about the presentation case and goodies as well.
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