29-2 pricing?

[S&W Fan]

The 4" 29-2 is my favorite S&W. I may be putting up a Les Baer 1911 (I have a couple hehe) for sale to give me the extra funds and wondering what a shooter grade 29-2 would run? Doesn't have to be pristine but also not one that looks like it was dragged behind a truck on a gravel road LOL.

Haven't seen any in the Denver area where I am so I'll probably have to go online. Gunbroker is a real question mark these days especially with the added fees now collected. I also think many prices there, if legit, are the result of over-anxious buyers or perhaps folks with too much money burning a hole in their pockets.

 

[stansdds]

These days, I doubt you will find one in the condition you desire for anything less than $1000.

 

[series guy]

Exactly. And don’t be surprised to find most priced in the $1200 - $1600 range.

 

[S&W Fan]

Thank you both, I hope to stay around $1200-box etc not important so I’m thinking that may help.

 

[Retired W4]

You can have this one for FREE. All you have to do is pry it from my cold dead fingers.

 

[bdGreen]

You can have this one for FREE. All you have to do is pry it from my cold dead fingers.

Well, let’s see now.

I’m pretty sure that can be arranged.

bdGreen

 

[Rodan]

I have an early 70's 4" and S serial numbered 6.5". I bought the 4" a couple of years ago, so that price doesn't matter. The 6.5" I bought on GB last fall... it's got some wear but it's a great shooter. It was ~$1300 after tax/shipping/etc. I was surprised to win the auction with the bid I placed. I think you're realistically looking at $1200 and up for a high grade shooter... lowest prices for the 'newest' guns with prices increasing as the gun gets older. I didn't see any big caliber N frames at our local gun show last weekend for less than $1300, execpt one ratty M28 for $900.

 

[Lou_the_welder]

I just had a chance to look at a 29-2 6.5" at a gun store. $1700.
Had excessive holster wear and the cylinder looked almost spray painted.

 

[Xfuzz]

I received at least 4 offers of $1200 on this
one at a local show a couple weeks ago.
It came home with me......but I'm thinkin that is likely the market.

 

[bdGreen]

We all have our special stories on great deals.

So, I shall not divulge what I actually have in this totally complete package with the original sales slip.

Nope. Won't do that to ya.

enjoy,

bdGreen

 

[Claymore33]

MODEL 29-2 4" 98% $1,500
90% $1,200
MODEL 57 ND 4" 98% $1,500
MODEL 57-1 4" 90% $1,100

 

[Retired W4]

We all have our special stories on great deals.

So, I shall not divulge what I actually have in this totally complete package with the original sales slip.

Nope. Won't do that to ya.

enjoy,

bdGreen

I'm callin the sheriff cause you probably stole it!

Nice.

 

[slight_turn_line_69]

I bought a 6" 29-2 a couple weeks ago for $850. It had a red dot, magnaported, et al. It sat on a popular auction site for about a month before I contacted the guy and made my offer. With shipping, transfer and what not it was about $950 to get it home. They are around.

 

[Crazybuldr]

H[BHope mine looks that good someday[/B]

We all have our special stories on great deals.

So, I shall not divulge what I actually have in this totally complete package with the original sales slip.

Nope. Won't do that to ya.

enjoy,

bdGreen

 

[S&W Fan]

The worst part for me is that last year I got one from the big bad auction site. It had a multitude of issues. Seller wouldn't acknowledge any culpability in lack of disclosing them. I lost a little on it selling it to a gunsmith that wanted to work on it. I was so mad I, perhaps foolishly, didn't want it fixed as the cost would've put it over the worth in my opinion.

I'm reaching that point in life where I've been selling off some stuff that while I like I just don't have a great affinity for or are similar to/duplicates of others I do shoot/carry.

As we're constantly reminded tomorrow is not guaranteed to any of us. My sons are covered in what they want and will receive (check out my post in the thread asking to see 1911s lol) the others will go off so I can have what I want now.

 

[lppd4]

I wanted a 29-2 but opted for a 29-3 that was in really good shape for at least $500 cheaper. Don't feel bad about shooting it either. I already have a 29-2 in nickel and would have liked to have had a blued brother but settled for the 29-3 and don't regret my decision. If P&R is a big deal a 29-3 wont do it for you

 

[Hair Trigger]

I offered a lady $1500 for a 6-1/2" nickel M29-2 from about 1973 about a year ago, and she wouldn't take it. It was her late husband's gun, bought just after they were married, and had too much sentimental value. More at least than the Browning A5 Lightweight 12 gauge she also had, and the early Remington 700 30-06 she had, or a Winchester .243 she had, that were also his. All looked like they were brand new, I doubt the rifles had ever been fired. The revolver was the only thing she wouldn't sell, out of a garage full of gun-related stuff.

I have a 6" nickel M29-2 from 1979; it is unfired in its presentation case with smooth presentation stocks. It's a NCHP 50th Anniversary Commemorative, number 0835 out of 1080 made. There's only 7 more years until the NCHP's centennial anniversary; I'm wondering what they'll come out with as a commemorative. Hope I live long enough to find out, although I have little hope of getting one.

 

[Retired W4]

Hang in there Hair Trigger. 7 years will go by in a flash. I have confidence in you. Not so much in S&W these days.

 

[Exiled Cheesehead]

A week ago today I attended a large firearm auction. Here is what the 29-2's went for there:

$1175: 8-3/8" barrel; N-serial Number; 1977 production; No box

$1800: 6" barrel; N-serial Number; 1980 production; wood case+tools+paperwork

$1875: 4" barrel; N-serial Number; 1973 production; wood case missing plastic inserts

$2,300: 4" barrel; N-serial Number; 1979 production; wood case+tools+paperwork

$900: 8-3/8" barrel; N-serial Number; 1980 production; no box

$1625: 6" barrel; N-serial Number; ??? production date; wood case

All blue guns

 

[Model19man]

I would be hesitant to buy a 44 Magnum S&W revolver without being able to pick it up and at least cycle it manually. I owned several Pre - 29 and 29, 29-2 versions in the 1980's. Often these guns have fired thousands of Elmer Keith memorial loads and the gun is basically a paper weight. Other times someone has installed a too - light spring kit and ignition is an issue. Be careful what you buy.

 

[rubiranch]

Shipped in early 1964 what might this 6.5" M29-2 bring?

 

[GSP Fan]

From what I've seen a solid 4" M29-2 will bring $1600-$1800. I'm glad I already have mine

 

[Hawg Rider]

29-2s are still the most affordable of the P&R .44 Magnums, but the prices seem to be skyrocketing. I've seen several at local gun shows, and the prices are in the $1200 - $1500 range for just an average condition revolver (no box or goodies). The 4" bbl. versions are bringing about the same as the 6" and 6-1/2" versions, and the 8-3/8 bbl. are usually a little less. Nickel models usually bring a little more. At least at gun shows you can still do a little dickering, unlike the online auctions. I would recommend visiting shows in your area, there are a lot of 4" Model 29-2s out there. You could also try posting in the "Want to Buy" section of the Forum...there are always fellow Forum members that are willing to sell and you know that you'll get a quality revolver. Good hunting!

 

[moralem]

On our local gun trading board here in north Texas the SW .44 mag has become scarce….when they do show up it is usually not a -2 and prices start at $1k…..right now there are only two on the board, both -3s, one in 4 inch the other 6 inch……good luck with your quest.

 

[S&W Fan]

I'm getting ready to put my extra Les Baer up for sale and will just stash the funds until I can find one. Unless one is offered from a known friend I'm going to try to stick to a local purchase so I can examine it prior to the buy.