SnidelyWhiplash
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The Lew Horton specials were all 29-3 with a K-frame grips
29-4 Blue 3" Un-Fluted **NOT LEW HORTON**
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This 29–4 is currently wearing N frame combat grips which fit perfectly
I would not think a K frame grip would fit this, but I haven’t tried it
I would not think a K frame grip would fit this, but I haven’t tried it
I can't quite make out the Makers Mark on the Hank Sloan holster. Looks like a Barranti.?.
Messer
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Yup - as mentioned above marked SKGR on the inside.
I'm trying to remember what they came off of in my safe. I think it was the 3" 657 I picked up back in 2010. That has a nice set of Ahrends on it now - wish he was still making grips!
TheHobbyist
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Wow, there is a lot to 'unpack' here... First, thank you OP for sharing this great example. I specifically collect unfluted S&W and the 3" is just a beauty. 
a) The factory did ship guns with both Hogue (i.e, such as the monogrips) and pachmayr ('Goodyear's, jokingly
). In one example, take the Model 25 / 625 which shipped with either, depending on the variant.
b) To paraphrase the OP's question (I believe, it was OP), in a 'perfect world': Yes, there should be a premium value assigned to these. If 2,500 production run (max), this is certainly a lot less than the 100,000+ of a normal run 29-2 for example.
b.1) Interestingly, I am seeing run-of-the-mill S&W's for
$800-$900...nothing fancy...not just one or two sellers...I
think they are being overly optimistic, but they can charge
whatever they want...
c) Last comment, and politely, the notion that K frame grips can or should be used or are a suitable alternative is nonsense, in general. They will not fit properly; you may be able to make them go on, but they would require additional fitting and/or not properly 'seat' when being fired; would be noticeable.
This is a mix of fact and some opinion, but I hope it helped clear things up for someone who may not know???
a) The factory did ship guns with both Hogue (i.e, such as the monogrips) and pachmayr ('Goodyear's, jokingly
). In one example, take the Model 25 / 625 which shipped with either, depending on the variant.b) To paraphrase the OP's question (I believe, it was OP), in a 'perfect world': Yes, there should be a premium value assigned to these. If 2,500 production run (max), this is certainly a lot less than the 100,000+ of a normal run 29-2 for example.
b.1) Interestingly, I am seeing run-of-the-mill S&W's for
$800-$900...nothing fancy...not just one or two sellers...I
think they are being overly optimistic, but they can charge
whatever they want...
c) Last comment, and politely, the notion that K frame grips can or should be used or are a suitable alternative is nonsense, in general. They will not fit properly; you may be able to make them go on, but they would require additional fitting and/or not properly 'seat' when being fired; would be noticeable.
This is a mix of fact and some opinion, but I hope it helped clear things up for someone who may not know???
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The factory stocks are Pach SK-GR. Round butt k frame. They go on and off tight but they fit. This is not nonsense it is fact. Why this is, I do not now.
These guns, as originally specified by Hill Country Wholesale, were shipped with Pachmayr rubber grips...Given that in the past I have found rubber Pachs to fit guns they were not listed for, I'm not entirely surprised...If they work, they work...
...Ben
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The holster shown is made by R.M. BACHMAN of Florence, Montana
It seems that commemoratives, even the Keith gun, don't go for much more than the standard models in similar condition. I got my unfired Keith a year or so ago for 1100, which was a pretty good price for a 29-3. The market seems to be softening on guns, but I would think a -3 in a presentation case with the shipping carton and the rest of the goodies would be 14-1500, at least in my area. They really are nice guns. It seems like lots of folks don't want them because they are safe queens. Mine is 2323, real late in the run.
1911-10MM
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My 629 with the unfluted cylinder, I put on the birdseye maple
grips, I think I got the grips from Culina.
I have one. I don't know what it's worth to other people but for me it's not for sale at any price. I'm not physically able to shoot a pistol at distance anymore so a long barrel is not an advantage. I only carry for protection and I consider it a guaranteed get off me gun. Larry
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Great score Tom.
I picked mine up in 2018 at a local show for $1150.
It was wearing its original rubber grips.
I changed them out with a set of N Combats.
It completed the set of all three barrel lengths produced in 1989 with the unfluted cylinder.
Photo showing 3”, 5” & 8 3/8”. All shipped with rubber grips but since changed to wood.
Masterbuck54
Great score Tom.
I picked mine up in 2018 at a local show for $1150.
It was wearing its original rubber grips.
I changed them out with a set of N Combats.
It completed the set of all three barrel lengths produced in 1989 with the unfluted cylinder.
Photo showing 3”, 5” & 8 3/8”. All shipped with rubber grips but since changed to wood.
Masterbuck54
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That’s a pretty nice trio Masterbuck.
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