My First Model 29 - Scratched & Pitted

[zipty6]

I had an opportunity to turn a J frame into an N frame this week. The decision was made easier by the fact that The N frame was a model 29-2. My 629s needed a 29 to keep them company.

The Good: It is also my first engraved Smith & Wesson. The action is wonderful and most of the finish is immaculate.

The Bad: The parts of the finish which are not immaculate are pitted. Pitting appears on the right side of the frame, cylinder, and barrel.

I am pleased to have added this to my collection and would be happy to know its ship date. There is a possibility of this being my first birth-year S&W. The serial number is N21623.

 

[zipty6]

 

[Hair Trigger]

Manufacture date probably somewhere in the 1974-75 range, the N2xxxx went from 1974-1977. Gun looks great, despite the pitting, which is almost lost in that engraving. Long as that barrel is, S&W should have included a rifle stock with the gun.

 

[Rpg]

That may be the best trade deal I’ve ever heard of: a j frame for a 29-2!

Even the scratches don’t detract from the deal.

 

[RKmesa]

I love the engraving on that long-tube 29.

Thanks for sharing,

 

[Beauetienne]

Spots (which are not so bad) or not, that is a Bar-B-Q gun I would shoot regularly! Nice going!

 

[moosedog]

Tale the grips off and apply Kroil to the gun and let it sit for a few days. Then use some oil with BRONZE WOOL, never steel, and that will take much of that pitting away without harming the bluing. Congratulations.

 

[reloader357]

Unfortunate, but not that bad at all.I'd shoot the snot out of that thing.

 

[BigBill]

Try kroil first. Maybe rebluing?

 

[WH1]

Where do you buy Kroil?

 

[zipty6]

That may be the best trade deal I’ve ever heard of: a j frame for a 29-2!

Even the scratches don’t detract from the deal.

Full disclosure:
I traded a 4" nickel model 34-1 with smooth rosewood target stocks +$100 for the 29-2.

 

[zipty6]

Where do you buy Kroil?

I'm not aware of it being sold at retail anywhere. I've ordered it from Midway USA. Amazon may carry it as well.

 

[4barrel]

I'm not aware of it being sold at retail anywhere. I've ordered it from Midway USA. Amazon may carry it as well.

Some parts stored stock it or can get over night without a freight charge.

 

[stu1ritter]

Where do you buy Kroil?

Kano Labs for list price or Amazon for inflated prices.

Penetrating-Lubricating Oils

Stu

 

[SuperMan]

..best looking shooter grade gun I have ever seen... Most engraved Smith sit as SafeQueens their entire lives...

I'd be happy having a gun like that!!

Bob

 

[Doc44]

Nice looking engraved Model 29-2 that dates to 1972. The engraving style resembles that of Tom Freyburger who engraved at S&W from 1968-1976. Also on staff at this time was Russ Smith, but I favor the work being done by Mr. Freyburger.

Bill

 

[Kurusu]

Too sad to even coment.

 

[WH1]

Kano Labs for list price or Amazon for inflated prices.

Penetrating-Lubricating Oils

Stu

Thank you. I have one I need to try this on.

 

[stansdds]

Looks like it sat in a lined box and the lining held a little moisture. Soaking in penetrating oil, then gently rubbing out the rust with bronze wool is the best bet for mitigating the damage.

 

[6518John]

Where do you buy Kroil?

I would not spend the money on kroil.

See post 3–but entire thread is excellent.

Rusty, etched 3" Baby Chiefs -- hammer down - range day at post #55