29-2 5 inch
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All I can say is Wow!
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Yeah, wow is right. I've never seen one in real life.
H.H. Harris ordered 500 5 inch Model 29s back around 1958. Most of them were shipped there over the years. Interesting that 10 were shipped to LA. There were a few that have had threads here that were shipped earlier on special order.
Maybe Doc44 will elaborate on the history.
Maybe Doc44 will elaborate on the history.
The 44 Magnum with a 5-inch barrel is certainly a scarce revolver with around 300 being shipping from 1956 to 1973. Most were shipped in 1958 (44 Magnum, no model number, 4-screw frame) and then again in 1963 (Model 29-2). H. H. Harris probably received around 70% of the Magnums made with a 5-inch barrel. The 44 Magnums with a 5-inch barrel shipped in 1956 (one, the only one with a 5-screw frame) and 1957 (three, 4-screw frame, no model number) were all special orders for one revolver. The Model 29-2 is the rarest with probably less than 100 shipped (the Model 29-1 is actually the rarest, with only three known).
I am currently writing an article on the 44 Magnum with a 5-inch barrel for publication in the S&WCA Journal that will contain lots of great information about this rare variation.
The two Model 29-2s with a 5-inch barrel shown below were shipped to H. H. Harris in March 1963. Click on the photo for a better look.
Bill
I am currently writing an article on the 44 Magnum with a 5-inch barrel for publication in the S&WCA Journal that will contain lots of great information about this rare variation.
The two Model 29-2s with a 5-inch barrel shown below were shipped to H. H. Harris in March 1963. Click on the photo for a better look.
Bill
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A 5” 29-2 is my grail when it comes to S&W...maybe someday.
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What’s better than a 5” 29-2...
Two HH Harris 5” 29-2 consecutively numbered in chrome!
Doc, I would really like to contribute pics or anything else for your article. I also am lucky enough to have a friend who has two blued Harris 5”’s
Two HH Harris 5” 29-2 consecutively numbered in chrome!
Doc, I would really like to contribute pics or anything else for your article. I also am lucky enough to have a friend who has two blued Harris 5”’s
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Chrome would be bad. But nickel is another matter. I do hope you're talking nickel Mauser17.
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Yes nickel, not chrome
You are correct, they are nickel, not chrome. Still suffering from CRS (can’t remember ****).
You are correct, they are nickel, not chrome. Still suffering from CRS (can’t remember ****).
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Doc,
Do you have any information regarding the number of nickel 5” guns were ordered, made, or delivered. The only information I found suggested 12.
Do you have any information regarding the number of nickel 5” guns were ordered, made, or delivered. The only information I found suggested 12.
Twenty-one 44 Magnums with a 5-inch barrel and factory nickel finish have been reported by collectors to date. The first shipment of five was made to H. H. Harris on July 25, 1958.
Bill
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All I can say is Wow!
...me too. wow.
