here's my 29-2, THE wheelgun

[calcifer]

Well, after a 28-2 HP and a 586-3, finally I've decided to buy "THE" wheelgun..... a wonderful and fairly unused 29-2 6"

well..... I thougt that both 28-2 and 586-3 were wonderful wheelguns..... but after having shot this one.... I've no words.

By the way, could anybody help me in dating this "old lady" ??
the serial no. is N767317

thanks in advance

 

[TAROMAN]

That's one of the later ones, dates to 1980 according to SCSW.
I'm sure you know the stocks are modern replacements.

 

[Quakertown]

Congrats. Seems to be the model ppl are moving right now. That's the second one posted on this forum with that barrel length in last two days. Period Targets look better on THE wheelgun, IMO.

 

[tgoose1]

Nice revolver, grips look like modern Herrett cocobolo targets.

 

[W.E.G.]

Unable to view your pics.

Try posting them on a server like Photobucket.

 

[calcifer]

thanks for the information about the manufacture year, Taroman.
Yes, I know about the grips.... they're modern herrett cocobolo that I already had.
Unfortunately when I've bought the gun it came with hogue grips and without original package and papers.
But considering the price of 500 Eur (equivalent of 660 $ @ actual exchange rate) I think that I've no reason to complain.

That was a lucky deal.... here in Italy is almost impossible to find a 29-2 model in good conditions for less than 1100 - 1200 Eur (1500 -1600 $)
But this was an old collector that passed away (rest in peace) and his son had absolutely no idea about the value of the inheredited weapons.
He had 2 pieces of 29-2 (4" and 6,5") , plus a 29-3 (8 3/4") and a 29-5 (8 3/4")
Just consider that he was asking much more money for the 29-3 and 29-5 than for the 29-2's
Unfortunately the 4" was already sold.......

 

[fyimo]

Congratulations on the purcahse of a beautiful Classic.

 

[Malpasowildlifer]

very nice find

 

[69HEMI-R/T]

Beautiful revolver, calcifer and I can only imagine trying to buy one in Italy!

A quick pic of my circa. 1976 Model 29-2. This is an older pic and I just threw a blanket on the floor to use as a background. Kinda funny how it turned out.

 

[TexasRider]

I say you did GOOD.

The 6 1/2 barrels are the way to go for me in both looks and balance.

Enjoy THE S&W Wheelgun .

 

[caltx01]

Beautiful gun.
Can you say "Do you feel lucky, Punk?"
Can you say "Go ahead - make my day!"

 

[goldenlight]

Wow. You did very well on that purchase. The 6 1/2" barrel 29-2 is far and away the most popular, with shooter and collector, as I'm sure you know.

I'm betting you are going to keep this fine revolver for a long time. You will never see another like it in your part of the world at that price.

As for the 4" barrel length that you 'missed': unless you reload for the 44 magnum, you'll find it very uncomfortable to shoot, with full power factory 44 magnum loads. While 44 Special rounds are very accurate from the 4" 29-2, the factory ammunition is loaded pretty light, due to all the elderly 44 Special revolvers still hiding in safes.

Hand loading ammunition lighter than 44 magnum loads, but heavier than 44 Special loads makes the 4" 44 magnum really shine, but sourcing the components would be difficult for you, I would think.

You got the better of the two revolvers, I would say, from both a practical standpoint, and if you want to sell it someday.

 

[calcifer]

thanks goldenlight.
To tell the truth, I've just dicovered that my 29-2 in not a 6,5", but a 6"
Starting from the 1980 production S&W has shortened the mid-length barrel by 1/2"

Yes, I'm going to reload my 44mag rounds ; there's no problem in finding reload components here in Italy.... 44mag is a widely used caliber.
I'm going to reload both "soft" 44 specials and strong 44 mag. rounds

 

[chud333]

That looks mighty fine sir.
A big "Congratulations" is in order.

Chuck

 

[MajorDude]

Very well played sir! And, in my opinion, you paid a good enough price that you needn't feel guilty for taking advantage of the widow. It was win/win!

 

[A10]

I had a 1977 6" 29, and currently have a 629-4 6". They are great shooting guns. Congratulations!

 

[Gadgetmonster]

Very Nice Wheelgun!
Given the circumstances on the grips I must say they are "Bello".

 

[S.B.]

Nice revolver, grips look like modern Herrett cocobolo targets.

I've never seen Herretts like that but, to me look factory from maybe'80s or '90s?
Steve

 

[peepaw]

Congrats on a fine handgun.
I like the stocks myself.

 

[WardenRoss]

I've never seen Herretts like that...

They appear similar to the Herretts I have on my model 14.