29 Classic with a TJA serial?

[ddm]

Have a 29 Classic 5". No serial number above yoke, only on grip frame. Serial number begins with TJA. Standard catalog says these were produced 1991-1994 which if I'm reading serial number data right should be a letter prefix starting with a B. Can't find any TJA serial numbers referenced. Anyone familiar with serial number range for this model/time period? Previous owner's notes indicate this is a 29-5 but model stamped on yoke could be a -5 or -6. I just can't quite make it out even with a magnifier.

 

[Rad29]

I have two 29-5's with TJA prefix, two with TJB prefix and two with TJC prefix - all are Model 29 Classics or Classic DX's.

Bob

 

[pharman]

I have this 29-6 "Classic" 5" revolver

I have a 29-6 "Classic" 5" with serial prefix CAD for sale right here on the Forum...

 

[Hair Trigger]

There is a section in back of SCSW, at the end of the three letter prefix listings, that mentions "examples of out-of-sequence triple-alpha prefixes" and goes on to say the list is only a few of the examples. I'm guessing yours fit here somewhere, out of sequence prefixes. The list has a M629-5 from 2000 that starts "MCR", and a M29-4 from 1996 that starts with "SWC". Any chance the P.O. has the original box? It would have the date of manufacture on the label.

 

[ddm]

Unfortunately, no original box or paperwork. Suspect he acquired it that way.

 

[ddm]

Thank you everyone for your replies. The only T serial I could find mentioned in the the standard catalog was for semi-autos, so glad to hear of other examples of 29/629's with similar serials. Know S&W had a number of out of sequence serials, but war curious since I don't have the original box. Thanks again.

 

[cmj8591]

I have a 29 Classic, 5" also. My barrel is engraved differently than yours. Where yours says "Smith & Wesson", mine has the "44 Magnum" and there is no S&W engraved on the barrel at all. I have the "29 Classic" like you do. I am away from my guns right now but will check the number when I can.

 

[Joni_Lynn]

An easy way to tell a -5 from a -6 is the front screw holding the rear sight on the gun. Small one is a -5 and larger one that also uses the front scope mount hole is a -6.
Best wishes.

 

[joebuck]

Sweet gun for sure. Is that round or square butt?