29-2 at Local Pawn Shop

[Retired W4]

I took my wife to an appointment yesterday and had some time to kill so I stopped into a shop. I've talked with the owner before about S&W revolvers so when the conversation came to S&W's he said he had something to show me. He went into the back room and came out with a beautiful 4" blue 29-2. It appeared to never had been in a holster and possibly never shot outside the factory. Of course the next thing out of my mouth was How Much? The answer...$1000, gun only. That got my attention. I started thinking about how many 44 Magnums I had and how this 29-2 would fit in. About then my wife called and she was finished at the doctor's office. I bid farewell to the owner and told him I would see him later. The gun was from ~1972/73 and is a little new for my taste, being a three screw without the diamond stocks, BUT...

I will be setting up for a show this weekend so I will have time to think about it. He took the gun back in the back room so I know he's not putting it out for display, at least for the moment. We shall see.

 

[AudieMurphy]

waiting for the "Buy it" posts, or the "you'll regret it if you dont buy it"

 

[raljr1]

waiting for the "Buy it" posts, or the "you'll regret it if you dont buy it"

Not me, I'm calling all the pawn shops in the Atlanta area.....just kidding.

 

[ken158]

Just remember, a pawn shop has half or less invested in items that come out of pawn so if you really want it, take cash and start low…

 

[Hawg Rider]

That would be a "no brainer" for me! I really like Model 29-2s, and a 4" for $1000 is a deal. 29-2s are selling for $1500+ these days, especially the 6-1/2" and 4" versions. Even if you didn't want to keep that 29-2, you could probably flip it at this weekend's show and make a few Benjamins on the deal.

 

[Retired W4]

I won't have time to see it again until Tuesday but I will probably end up owning it. Pictures to follow if a deal is made.

 

[smithra_66]

I bought a 4" 29-2 made in 1980 about 5 years ago for a grand.

Getting one today at the same price, and a few years older? No brainer.

Do it!

 

[stansdds]

$1000 for a blued, 4 inch, Model 29-2 in nearly perfect condition? If I was looking to spend $1k, that would be an instant buy for me!

 

[Hair Trigger]

I trust W4's judgment on the condition enough that I'm ready to hop in the pickup and burn up I-85 to get to Hotlanta and grab that thing, only 4-1/2 hours each way. I was amazed at the value increases in the new 5th Ed.

 

[AudieMurphy]

I'm calling the pawn shop...If I can get him $1500, he can break me off a couple bills ...nah,just joking

 

[JRB416]

I won't have time to see it again until Tuesday but I will probably end up owning it. Pictures to follow if a deal is made.

I'm with you W4 on the earlier 44 Magnums. Four and five screw 44's are what get my attention. But, a four inch -2 in high condition for $1000......it would likely come home with me.

Good luck with the show this weekend and I hope we get to see some pics of your new to you 29-2 next week.

 

[DEF3]

W4, you could always send it up to CT.

 

[Rammer Jammer]

Go get it before it's gone

 

[lppd4]

I paid a bit more for a 29-3, so $1000 for a pristine 29-2 is a helluva deal

 

[arjay]

I’ll take it! When I was looking at these a dozen years ago asking was about $700 and I never pulled the trigger. I did find a nice 4 screw for the same price though

 

[llowry61]

A thousand bucks is a nice deal especially a 4 inch. Put up some pics if you get it.

 

[Charlie Foxtrott]

If the gun is clean as stated.

Then that is a very good deal!

 

[pharman]

My wife would understand!

I would have phoned my wife and told her I would be a little late picking her up and told her what was going on...my wife would have understood...No problem...I would have bought the 29-2 on the spot!

 

[gmborkovic]

I cant believe some members posts these threads about indecision.
There is no decision to make for buying this 4" mop-29.

 

[SLT223]

I took my wife to an appointment yesterday and had some time to kill so I stopped into a shop. I've talked with the owner before about S&W revolvers so when the conversation came to S&W's he said he had something to show me. He went into the back room and came out with a beautiful 4" blue 29-2. It appeared to never had been in a holster and possibly never shot outside the factory. Of course the next thing out of my mouth was How Much? The answer...$1000, gun only. That got my attention. I started thinking about how many 44 Magnums I had and how this 29-2 would fit in. About then my wife called and she was finished at the doctor's office. I bid farewell to the owner and told him I would see him later. The gun was from ~1972/73 and is a little new for my taste, being a three screw without the diamond stocks, BUT...

I will be setting up for a show this weekend so I will have time to think about it. He took the gun back in the back room so I know he's not putting it out for display, at least for the moment. We shall see.

You're over thinking it. That's a good value for sure. If you really feel like you have too many already, please pm the contact info. I lost count of how many I have, but I'd like to talk to that guy.