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.

 

[KEN L]

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.

Most likely shipped around Sep/Oct 1972. Are you sure it's a 3"? Did you measure from the face of the cylinder to the end of the barrel? It should measure 4". Around here, we like pics, hint, hint!!

 

[luvsmiths]

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.

It is not 3 inch. measure again from face of cylinder.

 

[bananaman]

Welcome to the FORUM! Sorry about you family loss. He or somebody must have liked you. I have yet to own a .44 Magnum. (am 63) Take that bad boy out & shoot it! Bob

 

[BigPigPonce]

I remeasured the barrel. 3 7/8 to the cylinder.
I appreciate the info. I have no idea what it's worth.
But it's priceless to me. I hunt wild pigs on the Buffalo
National river . all I've shot through it so far are 44 specials.
I think I'm going try some 240 grain magnums and see how they
Work on some big pigs.

 

[BigPigPonce]

I trying to post a picture. But I've had no success yet. I'm still figuring it out. Sorry you will have to bare with me. I'm extremely computer illiterate.

 

[EricR]

I trying to post a picture. But I've had no success yet. I'm still figuring it out. Sorry you will have to bare with me. I'm extremely computer illiterate.

I sent you a private message. I'd be happy to post your pics. I'm at computer for a little while tonight.

 

[EricR]

Here's OP's 29

 

[EricR]

What an awesome handgun. WOW!

 

[Jack Flash]

"I remeasured the barrel. 3 7/8 to the cylinder."
Four inches is the nominal length. It's not unusual if it varies a little one way or the other.


Very nice and desirable M29. I don't know the market now, but $1,000 would not be out of the question. $800 may be more reasonable.