And, here's another.....

[Bob Wright]

The 6" full lug Model 29 I had built up proved to be such a nice gun, I figured I'd like a 5" gun just like it. So (second from left in photo) I bought a later vintage Model 29 with a six inch barrel, but before taking it home from the dealer, had them return the gun to the factory for a five inch full lug installation. this was done, and it is a truly handier version of my 6" gun. This gun seemed to favor a little lighter load, and the 180~200 grain JHP range has been its main diet.

Shortly after getting the gun from the factory, the barrel rotated in the frame, enough so that I rasn out of windage adjustment in the rear sight. So, back to Bob Mason who drilled and pinned the barrel for me. After about 5,000 rounds or so, the barrel stub split. I returned the gun to Smith, who replaced the barrel at no charge, including replacing the pinned barrel, even though this had been adandoned. This gun, not shot so much lately, stands at just over the 10,000 round milestone.

The other two Model 29 are unaltered, and were bought by accident.

 

[Bob Wright]

The 6" full lug Model 29 I had built up proved to be such a nice gun, I figured I'd like a 5" gun just like it. So (second from left in photo) I bought a later vintage Model 29 with a six inch barrel, but before taking it home from the dealer, had them return the gun to the factory for a five inch full lug installation. this was done, and it is a truly handier version of my 6" gun. This gun seemed to favor a little lighter load, and the 180~200 grain JHP range has been its main diet.

Shortly after getting the gun from the factory, the barrel rotated in the frame, enough so that I rasn out of windage adjustment in the rear sight. So, back to Bob Mason who drilled and pinned the barrel for me. After about 5,000 rounds or so, the barrel stub split. I returned the gun to Smith, who replaced the barrel at no charge, including replacing the pinned barrel, even though this had been adandoned. This gun, not shot so much lately, stands at just over the 10,000 round milestone.

The other two Model 29 are unaltered, and were bought by accident.

 

[Paulie686]

NICE bunch of 29's! "Bought by Accident"--explain, please? Paulie686.

 

[claygrazer]

Originally posted by Bob Wright:
The other two Model 29 are unaltered, and were bought by accident.

Buying a gun is not like having children. How can there be an accident?

 

[Bob Wright]

Well, the 6" gun:

I was loafin' around on Saturday when a man came in to trade that Model 29 for some kind of plastic auto. The dealer only offered him $200 in trade.

I sort of snorted something like "I'd give you $250 right off the bat." The gun was in the mahogany case with accessories. Before I knew it, the man took me up on it. The clerk asked us to step outside to conduct our transaction, and we did.

The 4" gun:


I was still working then, and it was a hot day in July or August. I had gone in to work, and the air conditioning system had broken down, and would not be up until about 2:00 p.m. So we were sent home until after the A/C would be up. This was the day my wife shopped for groceries, so knew she wouldn't be at home. So I went to some Mexican restaurant for lunch and dropped by my gun shop. This Model 29 was for sale on consignment, asking about $400 or so, it too, was in a presentation case, and looked unfired. So I gave a ridiculously low figure as a counter offer, not really wanting another Model 29. Well, the store called me back the next day, telling me my offer had been accepted.
Well, I had made the offer, so I had to honor it. So, I added another Model 29 to my battery.

Never regretted either one, I hasten to add.

Bob Wright

 

[Bob Wright]

"By accident" I meant I had not set out to buy a gun. Not like anything broke or anything.

Bob Wright

 

[Joni_Lynn]

I like your kind of 'accident'.
I may have to try having an accident of my own.

 

[Camster]

....Are you still welcome in that first store?

 

[Bob Wright]

Originally posted by Camster:
....Are you still welcome in that first store?

Indeed I am. The man that sold me the Model 29 went back and bought the gun he was looking for at the time. And, I've bought other guns there since. I don't think there was ever any animosity on the store clerk's part. I believe he was just want to avoid any potential legal entanglement, for which I don't blame him.

Bob Wright

 

[Texas Star]

Have your "accidental" guns had any barrel problems? Maybe these were good accidents to have, given your experience with the full-lug one?

T-Star

 

[Bob Wright]

Originally posted by Texas Star:
Have your "accidental" guns had any barrel problems? Maybe these were good accidents to have, given your experience with the full-lug one?

T-Star

No, both of my "accidental guns" were pinned and recessed, so no problem.

And, they are not so heavily used.

 

[Bullseye Smith]

I think that is a nice little family you have. I like a full lug barrel myself. On the pre war models, I like them all.

 

[mwp4]

Four fine looking revolvers you have. "Accidental guns" or on purpose guns, they make a nice collection. Thanks for sharing.

Mike

 

[6GUNSONLY]

Yeah Bob, I accidentally bought a 4" 29-2 at a gunshow a while back. I didn't know I was looking for one, but there it was, and it just sort of followed me home.