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29-3 With A Prefix Serial Number
I saw one of these posted in another thread that was identified as a Classic Hunter. Is has a 6" full under-lug barrel, adjustable front sight and un-fluted cylinder. It came with Hogue grips. Another thing that got my attention is the serial number: A709xxx (not an N prefix). My questions, is this a Lew Horton special, and what is it worth? The only flaw is a small bit of holster wear on the right side of the barrel. Otherwise it's in really great condition.
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12-20-2013, 12:31 PM
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For nicksfather's information (another thread) I paid just under $650 OTD for this one.
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12-20-2013, 12:51 PM
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Featured on the Cover of the July 1988 "Handguns" magazine. Originally came with Hogue rubber fingergroove grips and limited production of 5,000. Suggested retail price of $475.50.
That's the gist of what I got from the article. Nothing about Lew Horton, just S&W. Also nothing about the serial number in the article.
Your price seems good to me. I would expect these to sell in the $700-$1,000 price range.
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Seems a fair price. Go shoot and enjoy it!
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12-20-2013, 08:25 PM
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Looks like a nice gun and the price was right.
I saw one of those in a nearby gun shop about a month ago and it was priced at $850 or $875, I think. They had it priced a little higher than a 5" full-lug 29-4, one of the 500 ordered by Hill Country Distributors back in 1989. 
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12-20-2013, 11:26 PM
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I'm now convinced it is a Classic Hunter. The gun is drop dead gorgeous and feels really good in my hand. Looks like the next stop is my local range.
I still wonder about the A prefix on the serial number. Just a technical thing, I guess.
Last edited by Retired W4; 12-20-2013 at 11:30 PM.
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12-21-2013, 11:24 AM
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I've read on this forum that you can call Lew Horton with the serial # and they'll tell you if it's one of theirs.
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