Folks:

I have a 1979 Model 29-2 that is new to me.
It is a nickel 4-inch revolver;chambered-bored and marked .41 Magnum.

Unfired. In the original box with all accessories.
It also is accompanied by a 1980 factory letter from Roy Jinks, then Smith and Wesson historian. Letter comments on this Model 29.
It is a factory error in production; but in excellent condition and workmanship from that era.



I have carried Smith and Wesson handguns in harms way since being assigned to the 5th Special Forces Gp (ABN) and MACVSOG in 1970-71-72 ( a 2in M&P) ; and later carried many Smiths as a
Dept of Justice Special Agent and State Dept Inspector.


The action of S&W revolvers is smoother and crisper than
"others"-which is critical in application of the DA feature.

Would appreciate some opinions -and also will find this
revolver a new home.....

Lt Col Ritch

How about posting some pics for us to ogle?

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WC:

Sure would like to post some pictures. My computer
is the equivalent of an early hand-ejector-unfortunately.

This is a 4 inch bbl Nickel M-29-what I would need is a closeup of the 29-2 under marking;superimposed with the barrel .41 Magnum stamping- in a closeup. Thanks-

Hello and welcome to the forum. Is the gun marked as a 57 over top of the 29-2 marking? Thanks.

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John. SWCA #1586

If I understand you correctly, you have a Model 57 in .41 Mag marked "29-2"? If that is correct, it is interesting, unusual, but not rare. Someone at the factory grabbed the wrong stamp. Probably a Monday morning gun.

These show up here on the forum periodically, and the general take is that while interesting, there is no increased collector value. So it is worth whatever a model 57 in similar condition is worth.

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Dave

Colonel,

If you have some photos you would like to have posted just email them to me and I'll put them up.

Last year I ran across a the same thing with a Model 29. It was marked 29-2 in the yoke, but said Highway Patrolman on the barrel. I pointed it out to the people behind the counter at the gun shop, as they had it listed as a 29 in 44 Magnum.

I have a frame marked "57" that is a 44 mag. It happens. I got the gun at a steal years ago because the local 'experts' infesting the shop convinced everyone that it was less than desirable. Chumps !

fOLKS:
Thanks a lot for the insight. The only yoke marking is 29-2".
Good to know as to approximate value, also. Any comment s or interest appreciated.

RM

Now if somebody comes up with a frame marked "58" with a .44 Spl cylinder and heavy barrel, let me know.

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