1960 Model 29

[oldcorps76]

My pre-29 4 screw...

So back in 1997, I traded a Sig P228 with a buncha mags I had brought back from Europe, for a 4" 4-screw pre-29 at a Colorado Springs gun show. Found out later the barrel was a poorly-installed replacement, originally a 6.5"...the dealer did not know either but he made it right, suffice to say. Later I sent her back to Smith to have the barrel reinstalled and for a mechanical workover. Some years later I found a 6.5" barrel here on this forum; bought it and sent once again back to Smith. Today, she is tight, lovely, accurate, and an "active shooter" mostly with Skelton-equivalent handloads and the occasional Keith. I think I got a good deal...all these years later....I had a Jinks letter, sadly lost, saying she was made in 1957, delivered to Pueblo, CO.

 

[brians356]

$2,025 on GunBroker plus credit card fee and 5.5% Maine sales tax (which is total BS but whatever)

Don't feel too bad. Where I live sales tax is 8.26%.

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[4-Screw]

If you find out that you need a black presentation case, I can sell you one of those at full price as well.

 

[Oracle]

I scrounged through my gun cases. My 29-10 I bought new around four years ago came in a case very similar to TinMan's, my case has a wooden bottom though.

 

[boykinlp]

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.

The only problem with that is that 1956 is the first year for them. As such, prices go up considerably, especially if in excellent condition and with all the original accessories.

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!

AC Man, we need to see some pictures of your jewel, so we can drool over it.
Larry

 

[Hawg Rider]

Very nice 4-screw .44 Magnum, it's a real gem. A few years ago I was following one for sale on Gunbroker- but I thought it was a little too pricey considering it had a newer mahogany presentation case. After the auction ended without a sale, I contacted the seller and made him an offer ($1600). He accepted, and I added this nice revolver to my modest collection. According to Doc44, mine (s/n S177963) was shipped in July 1958. I thought it was fair price back then, and I think you paid a fair price for yours. Enjoy!

 

[skwchock]

Very Nice..

 

[DeplorabusUnum]

The only problem with that is that 1956 is the first year for them. As such, prices go up considerably, especially if in excellent condition and with all the original accessories.

Yeah... story of my life. Whadya gonna do?

 

[CC44]

Absolutely beautiful. Can't see any turn ring. Nice!

 

[Bohonkie]

Nice, Tin Man! Don't worry about how much you paid; just enjoy the revolver. I don't post a lot of things here, or on other sites, because of the prevailing attitude (trying N OT to be confrontational) of "getting a good deal" often as important, or more so, than the firearm itself. I have found the folks here to be a great bunch and I have a lot of respect for all of you. A good deal is a good deal but investing in something that just isn't commonly found, based upon a good deal has more to do with testosterone than appreciating what you have. I have a 1957 and a 1958 pre-29 and I recently bought a 1977 125th anniversary Model 25-3 in .45 LC. Prices were reasonable but, again, that's not the point. The Mdl 25 has the original mahogany box and all paperwork and is unfired (for now). I paid what it was worth. You have found an iconic revolver - good for you!

 

[wcat94]

I am starting to think that a 4 screw pre 29 is fairly common. Lots of them on this thread alone!
Mine is s1784xx, well used, wrong stocks. I got it on GB this year paid over going prices (I was the only bidder for one week). I love it though, maybe my favorite!

 

[Doc44]

44 Magnums with no model number and a 4-screw frame fall (generally) within the serial number range, S167500-S184000. These 16,500 serial numbers are shared between the 44 Magnum, the .357 Magnum, Highway Patrolman, and other N-frame models. Since the 44 Magnum was very popular in 1957 and 1958, the number of 44 Magnums in this serial number range is probably around 10,000.

Bill

 

[boykinlp]

44 Magnums with no model number and a 4-screw frame fall (generally) within the serial number range, S167500-S184000. These 16,500 serial numbers are shared between the 44 Magnum, the .357 Magnum, Highway Patrolman, and other N-frame models. Since the 44 Magnum was very popular in 1957 and 1958, the number of 44 Magnums in this serial number range is probably around 10,000.

Bill

Great information, Bill.
Larry