looking for info on my 29-2

[BigPigPonce]

I inherited a 44 mag from my uncle who
Past away last year. He was a deputy in
Alpine,TX years ago and it was the side
Arm he carried. it's a blued 29-2 with a 3 inch
Barrel. serial # N70302. I would just like about
What year it was made. Any info is greatly appreciated.

 

[deyomatic]

My guess is about 1971 or so....early 70s anyway.

 

[Mac123]

Sorry to hear about your uncle, your gun was made between 1972-74, (N60001- N190000), based on the low serial number safe to assume a 1972 DOM. Your gun also sports a 4inch barrel, measure thru the frame where barrel meets cylinder. Since this is a heirloom, you may consider lettering it through Roy Jinks, S&W historian if you plan to keep it and pass it down the family tree. The letter will give you the date of manufacture and to which distributor delivered, I believe the fee 75.00, you can google S&W historical society for more info. Hope that helps

 

[Engine49guy]

Nice 4" Model 29-2, Original stocks would have been football relieved checkered target stocks made of Goncalo Alves.

If you havent already you should remove the rubber Pachmayers and clean n oil underneath as rubber tends to trap moisture and promote rust.

 

[Doc44]

Model 29-2, N71565, shipped in March 1973. Yours probably shipped around the same time (give or take a couple of months).

Bill