Lew Horton 29-4 refinishing

[RogerA]

I don't think it's a Lew Horton either. To me, that is a $900 gun, maybe even $850, not the $1250 being asked for it. Would make a good woods carry gun. Just my opinion.

 

[A10]

As others have said, a nice shooter/carry gun. A little Flitz with a soft hand will do wonders on that one. If you must refinish it, consider getting it engraved by a known, reputable engraver.

 

[CarNDrvr]

I agree with the asking price being too high. I offered him $1000 and he refused so it's staying put.

 

[RogerA]

I agree with the asking price being too high. I offered him $1000 and he refused so it's staying put.

That is a very generous offer that the seller should have accepted.

 

[BC38]

The 1989 version with unfluted cylinder is the Hunter Classic. I have the 629 version. And yes, they ain't cheap

Are you talking about the 6" with the full underlug and the 4-step front sight for shooting steel silhouette matches - the Classic Hunter?

I've not seen a model referred to as a Hunter Classic.

 

[CarNDrvr]

That is a very generous offer that the seller should have accepted.

I agree. His loss. He came back with $1200 and a little ammo. I passed.

 

[Bald1]

Are you talking about the 6" with the full underlug and the 4-step front sight for shooting steel silhouette matches - the Classic Hunter?

I've not seen a model referred to as a Hunter Classic.

Yes the 3" 629 was called the classic hunter. Code # 103650. 3200 guns in 1989. The 29-4 version from 1989 was code # 101251. 2532 guns. I don't believe the 29 had the classic hunter designation. That was only the stainless version.

 

[BC38]

Yes the 3" 629 was called the classic hunter. Code # 103650. 3200 guns in 1989. The 29-4 version from 1989 was code # 101251. 2532 guns. I don't believe the 29 had the classic hunter designation. That was only the stainless version.

Actually I believe the 29-3 was the first of the Classic Hunter series. They actually had a contest to name it, and the winning entry got one of the early production guns.
Here are links to a couple of threads about them - and there are many more.
https://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-r...classic-hunters.html?highlight=classic*hunter
https://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-r...rton-pics-added.html?highlight=classic*hunter

It is interesting that they actually developed into the "Classic Hunter" SERIES of revolvers with barrel lengths from 3" up to 10-3/8" in both blued and stainless steel.

 

[Bald1]

Yeah I don't think most would associate a 3" gun with hunting. But like the advertisement says, it's a companion sidearm. I looked again in S&W 4th edition and the 3" 29-4 is not referred to as the Classic Hunter but the longer barreled versions are.