Dirty Harry

[animalmother]

Nice. I was 7 when that issue came out.

 

[dasnake]

dirty harry has always been my fave series of movies. i always had a desire to own a 29. and five years ago i found one that exactly met my standards. wood box, 98%, reflocked box, tools, papers, et al. ten years ago i won a paint job from one of the quickie paint outfits that had a dirty harry contest, i guess useless crap sticking in my head paid off.

 

[Guest]

Originally posted by Shorty4T:
Here is the ditty on the Dirty Harry series

IMFDB

It was actually a mode 25 in 45 LC. S&W - Lifer is correct they used this for the blanks of the day, since they made so many SA pics they used the 45 LC.

Cheers,
Sam

According to the Gentleman who was in charge of the Smith & Wesson Service Department at the time the movie("Dirty Harry") was made two Model 29s were produced for the movie. I'd guess he would know.

 

[smith revolver cop]

Originally posted by firestrat:

I find it interesting that Eastwood is holding the 29 left-handed, and using the old "supporting" two-hand hold.

I didn't notice that at first glance, but took another look. A possible reversed image? I tried to make out the cylinder release but couldn't. However, the reflection on the ejector shroud might indicate a reversed image. Just a thought.

I agree. Instead of having Clint hold the gun left-handed, it is more likely the photo was reversed during the final setup for the cover. Occasionally, you will see the same thing done in catalogues or sale flyers- it's pretty funny to see an obviously reversed image of a revolver or semi-auto, with all the parts on the wrong side of the gun! (Often, when there is no printing or writing in the image, editors take a lot of liberty in flipping images.)