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Old 09-17-2020, 09:40 PM
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I have tried search but cannot find which inserts I would need for my year guns. I have one case with the tools exposed in their proper slots and one with the tools hidden.

Did the case styles vary by year? Or could they be ordered either way?

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I don't know for dute which came first, but a 29 and 57 I bought new in 75 had exposed tools.

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Mine is dated may 1973, exposed tools.
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I beleive that the ones made in the very late '70s early '80s had the tool compartment with the S&W medalion pull. Also the lower tray is a molded plastic, while the upper is a sheet of foam rubber, all blue flock covered (or the once were).

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Presentation cases evolved over time as did the 44 Magnum. The correct style of case would depend on when your gun was shipped by S&W. The presentation case with the accessories in a compartment was introduced in 1979 and used until 1982 when the case was discontinued (could be ordered as an extra cost option until 1985).

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S&W made 4 different types of liners for the Mahogany Presentation cases from 1960 until 1985. A 29-2 could have a period correct case with any of the 4 types. The period correct case can be determined by the ship date of your gun and even then it is a guess!
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I have a 29-2 i don't know the year of manufacture but the tools are exposed in the presentation case. My 29 is in the N400000 group. Hope this helps.

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Starting Number Years

N1 1969-1972
N100000 1973
N200000 1974-1977
N300000 1975-1976
N400000 1977-1978
N500000 1978-1980
N600000 1979-1980
N700000 1980
N800000 1980-1983
N900000 1982-1986

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For a 29-2, I would use an early case with the exposed tools and the gun pointing to the left. Just my thoughts on it.
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