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02-06-2016, 07:35 PM
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new guy needing info on my 29-2
Hey everybody im fresh to this site. Thanks a lot for the oppertunity to join your site. i would just like to know a little about this 29-2 pistol thats been sitting in a safe for last ten or so years .recently did a little research on it and it seems like its more than just any gun . these S&W models have a lot of history. this is what i know about the revolver it is a 29-2 , nickel plated i believe , measured the barrel correctly and it measures 6 1/2 in long the first of the serial number is N480xxx would like to learn what exactly this is , is it rare , valuable.......
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02-06-2016, 08:25 PM
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Rare, hardly. -2 models are the most common variant of just about every S&W. Valuable? Depends on your definition. Current value depending on condition will run somewhere in the $650-1,200.
If it is blued then it is blue. If bright then it is Nickel, just that simple. N480*** should be sometime in 1978.
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02-06-2016, 08:50 PM
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Welcome to the sight.
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02-06-2016, 08:59 PM
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Rare, hardly. -2 models are the most common variant of just about every S&W. Valuable? Depends on your definition. Current value depending on condition will run somewhere in the $650-1,200.
If it is blued then it is blue. If bright then it is Nickel, just that simple. N480*** should be sometime in 1978.
Note: The "Shift" key gives you capitol letters to begin sentences with and the "Personal pronoun", I.
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Way to welcome the new guy.
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02-06-2016, 09:59 PM
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Welcome elkslayer9910,
You are going to have get that Model 29-2 out for some fresh air! As previously stated, they are not rare but VERY common. They make great shooters. I have (2) blued 29-2's a 4" and a 8 3/8". They are quite enjoyable especially if you handload for them. Here's a pic of my 29-2 shooter from 1977 and my first new handgun purchase.
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02-07-2016, 03:15 AM
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i would just like to know a little about this 29-2 pistol thats been sitting in a safe for last ten or so years... this is what i know about the revolver it is a 29-2 , nickel plated i believe , measured the barrel correctly and it measures 6 1/2 in long the first of the serial number is N480xxx would like to learn what exactly this is , is it rare , valuable.......
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Welcome to the forum & congrats on discovering a great gun.
1978 sounds right. My 29-2, N417xxx, was made in late 1977, when I bought it. It's a pinned (barrel) & recessed (charge holes) model, & pre-Endurance package (not as strong in spots as later models) but still plenty strong for any reasonable loads. Dust if off & try it out.
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1977, Nickel, M29-2, 6-1/2" bbl.
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02-10-2016, 04:21 AM
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Thanks for the info
Thanks guys for all your help.I appreciate it.I do have to say this site is awesome .I learn something new everyday.
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02-10-2016, 09:27 AM
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Welcome to the FORUM! Your 29 needs to go on a field trip to the range. You would both appreciate it! We all enjoy seeing pictures! Enjoy your 29! Bob
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