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5" 29-2 Purchase
 Just wanted to show this 29-2 ,my latest purchase. This gun was actually shipped in 1976 and did not ship as a 5" gun. The earlier Diamond Targets were added buy the previouse owner who was kind enough to leave them on. The quality & workmanship on the barrel cut & front sight remount was what drove me to buy this piece. I doubt that I could find or afford an original. We all enjoy pics so I figured I would post a couple.  
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09-02-2010, 08:04 PM
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That is my grail gun. The work is great looking too. If the need to move it on down the road comes up, give me a shout. 
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09-02-2010, 08:11 PM
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Still a very nice shooter 5 incher.........Lucky
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09-02-2010, 08:30 PM
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You have a very sharp revolver! The smithing looks to be first class. Congrats!
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09-02-2010, 09:28 PM
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Just gorgeous!
I also like the S&W barrel stand.
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09-03-2010, 12:00 AM
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Nicely done.
One I think S&W missed the boat on by not making a standard offering.
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09-03-2010, 02:00 AM
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09-03-2010, 09:11 AM
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Looks Great! Did ya get that at the Indy show?
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09-03-2010, 09:15 AM
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Nice 5er
As the owner of a few 5 inch 29s, I can tell you that it will quickly become your favorite. I think the five inch barrel in the 29 really is the ideal balance, at least for me. Great find.
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09-03-2010, 11:39 AM
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Great looking revolver. The production year brings back memories of the height of S&W in their production of revolvers.
Congrats,
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09-03-2010, 12:46 PM
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Very nice revolver - and excellent gunsmithing ! I have a 6" Model 57 that I'm thinking of converting to a 5" - would it be possible to find out who did the conversion ?
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09-04-2010, 12:03 AM
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I have long believed the 5" barrel is the best looking and best balanced length for the N-frame S&Ws. When I can't find a factory version I sometimes resort to having longer barrels cut down. Always done to shooters rather than pristine examples of any given model.
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