A local shop made this available so I and I had to go look... grips say 5-1982..any other info you guys could give would be appreciated...I'm a K frame guy and this one is new to me...

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Very nice, especially with the box.

I have a 4" from 1983. I got it a few years ago likely unfired BUT Magna-Ported. It's all I had hoped and more, and I'd bet you'll be pleased as well.

Then I would say, nice score!

I didn't think 10 Ben's was to bad...

As long as you like it ... that is all that matters.

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Dino in Pittsburgh's Rat Pack

beautiful weapon, congratulations!

You were a K frame guy. You now have broader horizons. The N-frame lust will start to fester. Hey that sure is a cute I-frame there.....

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Wayne
Torn & Frayed

For what you bought, I think $1000 is a fair price, especially these days.

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VCDL, GOA, NRA

You did well. I do love a long tube 44. That presentation case was a nice bonus. Congrats.

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Don't You Ever Wash That Thing

Nice find , congrats ! I have a 29-3 that I bought NIB, many years ago. Great shooting gun, and although not as popular as the earlier pinned /recessed guns, quickly going up in value . You did good, enjoy your find !

I think you did great. Beautiful 29-3 in a beautiful presentation case. Good on you.






I only have one .44 Magnum. My 6.5" 29-2 shipped back in January 1964.

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Kenny
Endeavor to persevere.

Yep, S&W 29-3 6" barrel 44 mag, love it , shoot it, love it long time.
Bought it 1985 for $350. I had a S&W 29 6.5" from 1973. But had to sell it to go to China for LIFE Magazine for photo story.

I wanted one since they were first introduced back in the misty ages of time. Couldn't actually find one as the "Dirty Harry" movies made them unattainable for us mere mortals. So, I settled for my model 57 41 Mag. In my waning years, I have managed to acquire a new 629 in stainless. Great firearm, easy to handle with my large "paws". Would I get a '29 if it was available for this price? In a "New York minute". I personally like the recessed chambers, my 629 doesn't have them. Just a matter of preference on my part. Do they actually protect the heads of the rounds? Doubtful but since I prefer Elmer Keith's loads of 2400 under his hard-cast semi-wadcutter.

What can I say? You will never regret that purchase! Beautiful revolver in beautiful condition! Congratulations!

Great find ! I have a 29-3 that is not quite as nice as yours and it doesn't have the presentation case. N frames are like potato chips, you can't have just one... I have six, and I'm still looking. lol Enjoy it !

the 3rd changes are usually in the $1500 range now on G.I.You did well

Very nice gun especially with the presentation box
I have a 29-2 and a -3 I shoot the -3 the most Very accurate and very reliable
would love to have one in a 4"
Congrats

You missed a spot

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Pete
I ain't no fortunate son

For that complete package including a gun so pristine that it doesn't even have a turn line, you did just fine at $1000 IMO.

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Send lawyers, guns & money...

I remember in the early 1980s when it was thought that the 29-2 was inherently superior to the 29-3. When I looked at them in the shops, I thought “This I doubt”.

Congratulations on your beautiful 29-3. May you have a great time admiring it, possibly shooting it - and enjoying it greatly.

I do like 29-3 revolvers. I bought this one brand new in 1987 for $200. In today's money that would be $466.33

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