Mod 29-2 from '79.

[GF]

I have a few 44 mags, stainless and blue, barrel lenghts from 4 to 8 & 3/8th's.
But the first one I ever had was this nickel one that came in a tatered presentation case I had relined by a forum member.





I added those Rosewoods later and ever though it ain't rare or valuable, it's my keeper!

GF

[TAROMAN]

Very nice.
Looks like its never been fired.
Safe queen?

[Harry_Callahan]

Very Nice!

Post a photo with all the goodies(case, paperwork etc.)

[fyimo]

That is a keeper for sure and I really like the grips

[GF]

Thanks guys... yeah I did shoot it back when I first got it, not much.
I still have better than a half a box of shells (Remington 180gr, I think) that came with it.
Joe Cebul did the reline on the case. (Help me on the spelling if you know Joes last name.)



This is how it came to me.



GF

[jake m29]

Very nice gun. Thanks for sharing.

[Doc44]

Based on the type of case and the ampersands on your revolver, I would guess your 29-2 dates to 73 or 74, not 79. It is a very nice example of a 44 Magnum finished in nickel and the rosewood stocks are a nice touch.

Bill

[Harry_Callahan]

GF thanks for sharing the photos with the goodies

as Doc44 says the case is from a different era(1969-1974)

The Manual should have a date on Page 3 "Prices Effective ..."
there should be a revision date on page 3 in the right bottom corner of the parts diagram, something like 3-73 or 11-74

please tell what is on page 2 and 3

Cheers


PS - I like the original grips more

[CWH44300]

Very nice, it looks brand new, the box looks like it came out great too

[GF]

Maybe it is older... here's the serial # N 128584.

GF

[stmry]

A work of art.

[bamabiker]

Very nice gun, grips and leather. Yes I like the holster to.

[KJM]

Originally Posted by Doc44

Based on the type of case and the ampersands on your revolver, I would guess your 29-2 dates to 73 or 74, not 79. It is a very nice example of a 44 Magnum finished in nickel and the rosewood stocks are a nice touch.

Bill

Bill-

Can you tell me what you are seeing in the ampersand to tell you early 70s?
I remember talking with you about these ampersands when I found a 63 Gun I think it was with an upright instead of lazy....

And is the fact that there are no finger grooves for tools also giving you that thought?

When DID they start with the finger grooves for the tools?

[amazingflapjack]

Beautiful revolver. And don't let anyone tell you the nickels are just wall flowers, I have a 29-3 that makes me look real good at the range. Who made the grips?

[A10]

N128xxx looks like 1973 to me! SCSW is your friend......and I really like the dark grips on shiney guns!

[KJM]

Originally Posted by A10

N128xxx looks like 1973 to me! SCSW is your friend......and I really like the dark grips on shiney guns!

They are VERY dark ( nice) in one pic, and light in the other...

[GF]

Originally Posted by A10

N128xxx looks like 1973 to me! SCSW is your friend......and I really like the dark grips on shiney guns!

I musta' wrote it down wrong, I have the 3rd Ed. S&W Catalog and look up the serial numbers for my ledger.

I thought I made my first mistake long ago but I was wrong!

Nighteen hundred and seventy three it is.

GF

[VM]

Very Nice Gail.................(as usual!)

[VM]

Originally Posted by KJM

The are VERY dark ( nice) in one pic, and light in the other...

Gail likes to play grip Rodeo - those are two different pairs of grips

[GF]

Originally Posted by VM

Very Nice Gail.................(as usual!)

'cept I was off on the date by 5 years.... Oh ... the shame.



GF

[KJM]

Originally Posted by VM

Gail likes to play grip Rodeo - those are two different pairs of grips

I like em both, but want to know more about the dark ones....

[GF]

Originally Posted by KJM

I like em both, but want to know more about the dark ones....

Some info in this thread...Rosewood Presentation N frame Targets, what might these have been on?

GF

[Harry_Callahan]

Originally Posted by KJM

Bill-

Can you tell me what you are seeing in the ampersand to tell you early 70s?

Wait for a reply from Bill, but that paperwork can't be from 1979 because late paperwork doesn't has the S&W Logo on top

also later paperwork do not have the word "Guarantee" con top

[BruceM]

Wait for a reply from Bill, but that paperwork can't be from 1979 because late paperwork doesn't has the S&W Logo on top

also later paperwork do not have the word "Guarantee" con top

The N128xxx serial number dates to around 1973 which, I believe, makes the "half clamshell" presentation case correct. Ditto for the paperwork set.

I do believe that the expanded polystyrene (Styrofoam) lower can be re-flocked if it is not severely damaged although Joe Cebull does not do them that way. The problem is that the spray-on adhesive attacks & damages the foam. I've been told by another fellow who does this that the trick, after removing all the old flocking, is to first cover the foam with a coat of flat latex interior paint. After it dries, you then hit the liner with the spray-on adhesive and the flocking material. I've seen clamshell cases he has restored which turn out looking very excellent. How long the restoration lasts, I cannot comment on because I don't know.

The rosewood smooth target stocks could be special ordered and I do believe that you also could get them after the fact as an OEM accessory item over the counter.



Bruce

[Doc44]

N128000 range Model 29-2s were usually shipped in 1974. I have owned several in the N111000 to N134000 range that were shipped in mid-74.

Concerning the ampersand, Model 29-2s shipped in 1972 with a 6 1/2-inch barrel have a slightly modified "lazy ampersand" on the left side of the barrel and the modern style ampersand on the right side of the frame. In 1973, the modern style ampersand was rollmarked on the barrel (replacing the older type). The two modern type ampersands coupled with the style of case, led me to conclude the revolver dated to 73-74.

Bill

[Doc44]

The fraternal twin to your 29-2 (N123000 range).

Bill

[Harry_Callahan]

Originally Posted by Doc44

Concerning the ampersand, Model 29-2s shipped in 1972 with a 6 1/2-inch barrel have a slightly modified "lazy ampersand" on the left side of the barrel and the modern style ampersand on the right side of the frame

Hi Bill,

so on the right side of these guns there wasn't any writing "44 Magnum"?

can you help me find a photo of the slightly modified ampersand(I tried searching on the forum but didn't find anything)

I see a big difference between my ambersand and the ones on 74 guns

I would like to compare the difference between mine and the 72 guns

Best Regards!

[Doc44]

Harry Callahan...the right side of the barrel has 44 MAGNUM rollmarked on it. Go to my Expert Commentary and read the article on "Ampersands Used on N-frame Revolvers, Part I". It shows all the ampersands and explains when they were used. Let me know if this answers your question. There is also Part II with additional information that may be of interest.


Bill

[Harry_Callahan]

Originally Posted by Doc44

Harry Callahan...the right side of the barrel has 44 MAGNUM rollmarked on it. Go to my Expert Commentary and read the article on "Ampersands Used on N-frame Revolvers, Part I".

All clear, I was looking at the barrel and not the frame! My mistake

Your Expert Commertary is fantastic

Best Regards

[KJM]

Originally Posted by BruceM

The N128xxx serial number dates to around 1973 which, I believe, makes the "half clamshell" presentation case correct.
Bruce

It is correct. I was not saying that. There are TWO half clams like that. Look at the one with this gun. It has no grooves for fingers to get tools out ( Joe calls that "type B2)

The one with finger grooves he calls type B1. They are both used from 69-75.

Was wondering which case was first, and if that had any basis on Bills decision this was an earlier gun... although he cleared up that part with what he said about the ampersand.

Joe has done two of the early (60-69) cases for me.