1960 Model 29
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bamabiker
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That's a beauty and if 59 it's from my birth year.
Gorgeous revolver! Nice score!
Paying full price… something I have done a few times, too. Definitely worth it when it's something as fine as what you got. You only live once!
Congratulations on a beautiful gun!
-Bill
Congratulations on a beautiful gun!
-Bill
Oracle
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Super!!!
Enjoy your treasure.
Enjoy your treasure.
Wow! Looks new!
OP
Lol that's part of why I bought it! I'm 63 years old as well.
We can't help you much without a serial number. As you know, there are no manufacture dates available from S&W. They only kept records of the date it was shipped from the factory.
However, that's a beauty! Congrats on the find.
However, that's a beauty! Congrats on the find.
How much is full price? Inquiring minds would like to know��
OP
Highly likely your Model 29 (very nice example) shipped in 1960.
Bill
Bill
Well, good news, nonetheless…
One of us will gladly relieve you of that 1960 burden -and you can dab your tears with a stack of fresh $100 bills!
Seriously though, you did very well!
-Bill
Very nice! Here's one (S185134) that is from January 1959. If its any consolation, I paid "full price" too but we don't see these available all that often.
Jeff
SWCA #1457
https://flic.kr/p/2nRp4DQ https://www.flickr.com/photos/194934231@N03/
Jeff
SWCA #1457
https://flic.kr/p/2nRp4DQ https://www.flickr.com/photos/194934231@N03/
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lamarw
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I obtained a very similar Model 29 (no dash) on December 8, 2018 at a live auction. You say full price - well I guess I did the same since it was the full winning bid price plus a 10% buyer's premium. It also came with Coke's and in a nice presentation box with all the goodies. Mine is serial number S 207987. It was shipped from the factory in January of 1962.
My full price was $1,615.00; although prices have seemed to of really shot up in the last few years.
My full price was $1,615.00; although prices have seemed to of really shot up in the last few years.
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Your "full price" is a lot more attractive than mine assuming equal condition. Looks to me like you got a "discounted price" by about $1k; before four years of gun price inflation of course. Nice buy! Pictures?
Jeff
SWCA #1457
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OP
$2,025 on GunBroker plus credit card fee and 5.5% Maine sales tax (which is total BS but whatever)
OP
Very nice! Here's one (S185134) that is from January 1959. If its any consolation, I paid "full price" too but we don't see these available all that often.
Jeff
SWCA #1457
That's a bewdy!
That is a period correct case, isn't it? I got a wood case with 2 (broken) latches in the front.
I don't think you overpaid at all, fair price for one in nice condition. The correct box and tools are another $500-$700 though (for the early box; maybe a little less for the clamshell box). Not sure which would be correct for your gun. Doc44 would know though. Enjoy it.
Jeff
SWCA #1457
The correct style of case depends on when the 44 was shipped. The mahogany presentation case for the 44 Magnum was in use by 1960 and featured a "clamshell" interior. If the 44 Magnum was shipped in 1959, it could be in a mahogany case with a cloth interior (I have only seen a couple of these) or a dark blue case with a clasp style latch (like the one shown in post #14).
Bill
Bill
Congratulations! Great score.
Not as pretty, and no case, but my well loved 4 screw. Shipped Feb. 1958
Not as pretty, and no case, but my well loved 4 screw. Shipped Feb. 1958
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I apologize for the quickie pics of the case. The gun fits barrel pointing to the right. The hinges and clasps are screwed on, not nailed. The bottom is similar to hardboard - definitely not real wood.
And thanks to everyone for the nice comments and information!
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Sal1950
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TheTinMan...The case you have is at least forty years newer than your 44 Magnum. It was issued with the Model 29-10 or the 50th Anniversary 44 Magnum in 2006.
Once you find out when your 44 Magnum was shipped, the correct style of case can be determined.
Bill
Once you find out when your 44 Magnum was shipped, the correct style of case can be determined.
Bill
Very nice. Thank you for sharing.
DeplorabusUnum
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Wow, Nice find! I'd be afraid to own one in that condition for fear I'd ding it up somehow. Only way I'd consider paying that much is if I could find one from 1956 (birth year). So is it unfired? The pictures posted look like it could be.
BIGDOC
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That is a solid and sexy gun, enjoy.
OP
It has been fired. My bet is someone bought it and a box of full house 44 Magnum shells. Went to range, shot a few, said "that's no fun, but she sure is pretty" and locked it up for the next 60+ years.
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I have a lettered pre mod 29 4 screw shipped April of 1957. I didn't realize they made them much after that date. Mine looks like the day the gunsmith handed it to the shipping department along with black/blue case in fantastic condition. Paid $4,200 if any one cares. This was 3 months ago. I'm happy with it. Condition in guns is everything!
