29-1

[Frank44MAG]

So I'm still pretty new to collecting Smith&Wesson I currently have a pre-model 29 and also a model 29 no dash and several early 29-2 guns .So one night talking to a friend of mine that is a long time collector of smith&Wesson revolvers also a member of this forum I ask him how come you see all these pre 29s and 29 no Dash and 29-2 guns but you never see a 29–1? he pretty well told me I would probably never have my hands on one unless I was extremely lucky. Well call me lucky two weeks later I was shopping for my wife's Christmas gift and I thought to myself I better check out the guns upstairs at our local Scheels in Springfield Illinois. looking at the used guns a salesman walks up to me and I ask him how come you guys never have any old Smith&Wessons he says well did you see the two in the bottom of the gun case over here? he proceeds to point them out I looked in the case and I see model 29–1 and my heart stopped there set a 6 1/2 inch 29-1 I couldn't hardly wait to get my hands on it to make sure it wasn't a miss print on the tag lo and behold it was a 29–1 here are some pictures and also the letter I just received on the gun along with my other early 44s from bottom up Pre 29 29 no dash and 29-1.

 

[Frank44MAG]

29-1 letter

Sorry had some troubles with my pictures here is a photo of the letter on the 29-1.

 

[murphydog]

Cool find! Did the store price it as if they knew what they had?

 

[Frank44MAG]

I don't think they had a clue what it was.

 

[bamabiker]

I don't think they had a clue what it was.

Now you really got us curious for what a deal you got.
Congrats on a great find regardless of price.

 

[Hair Trigger]

The only thing that could make that story more fantastic would be if it turned out to be a 4-screw gun.

We just gotta know, how much did you give for it?

 

[Frank44MAG]

Well it was $1799.00 +Taxe of 10.8% - $ 85.00 for singing up for their credit card.couldn't pass it up.

 

[murphydog]

Well it was $1799.00 +Tax of 10.8% - $ 85.00 for signing up for their credit card. couldn't pass it up.

You did well.

 

[stansdds]

Well it was $1799.00 +Taxe of 10.8% - $ 85.00 for singing up for their credit card.couldn't pass it up.

Nope, they had no clue as to what its actual value was. Consider this to be an outstanding investment.

 

[series guy]

Very nice and fortuitous find. It fits right in.

 

[Jeep 1]

I've known Frank since he was in kindergarten, He called me
while he was in the LGS and found the 29-1 it took 45 minutes to get him, settled down……………., stop shaking……………and repeating himself, "This cannot be a model 29–1"……….., so he could get his credit card out of his billfold………………. but I guarantee you nobody was getting between him and that display case during that time………..

Tom

 

[Valmet]

A 29-1 is one of my grail guns when it comes to S&W. Very nice find and thanks for sharing

 

[usm1rifle]

You did very well on that gun...

 

[22hipower]

You did better than "well," you did extremely well. Yours was not on the known list so you have number 56 found so far, at least based on the list I have. As to the price, I paid $3500 for mine a couple years ago and have seen them go for more. Great find!

You showed us a couple but how about a family photo of your 29-1 with more of your favorites. Here's mine; first year 4 inch 5 screw pre-29, 4 screw 6.5 pre-29, no dash, -1, and my favorite (and first 44) -2.

Jeff
SWCA #1457

https://flic.kr/p/2n6XVsv https://www.flickr.com/photos/194934231@N03/

 

[Truckman]

Outstanding find!...We should all be so fortunate...It pays to ask questions at a gun store you're just visiting......Ben

 

[luvsmiths]

I just love it when a plan comes together!!!


NICE FIND!!! Play the lotto this week!

 

[luvsmiths]

Well it was $1799.00 +Taxe of 10.8% - $ 85.00 for singing up for their credit card.couldn't pass it up.

And you took the time to sign up for a credit card to get another 85 off?!?! Gotta love it! I bet you can squeeze a nickel till the Buffalo craps too!