Is this Model 29-5 a rare type?

socaljim · #1 12-10-2011, 05:59 PM

Hope the experts can help with the rarity (or lack thereof) of this Model 29-5.

Info printed on box:
Model No. 29
Caliber .44
Barrel 8 3/8
Fin B
Stock SB
Features **SPECIAL**
Serial Number BFS5xxx
Product Code 101207
Spec. Ord. 5753 4263

Also on box is sticker Nov 06 1995.
Note, unfluted barrel.

Thank You.

jebe · #2 12-11-2011, 10:18 AM

i think its not that rare,i`m in ohio and there were 2 at the gun show yesterday both with unfluted barrels first had a 6" barrel (700.00).second had 8 3/8 (750.00).nether had box or paperwork.......jebe

pharmer · #3 12-11-2011, 10:49 AM

I got this 29-5 last year (BER 23XX) for $500. It has the fluted cylinder and is a little earlier than yours. It says "#355 out of 500" but rare is a very "subjective" term. 4" K22 masterpieces and P&R 18's were made by the boatloads but the prices would say they are "rare." Joe

socaljim · #4 12-11-2011, 03:41 PM

What I find as odd is that product code 101207 was used for the "Hostiles" and "The Attack" limited editions..."The Attack" was an unfluted 7 1/2" barrel. My example is neither of these editions, so I am going to assume that this product code was used for a number of .44 Mag varieties in the 90's. BTW, I really like this gun, it was my first handgun and on day 1 I was hitting bulleyes at 40'. Plus the "wow" factor compared to "puny" .357's. (No offense).