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Sn. 718xxx. The barrel looks to be a 6 or 6.5, is there a way to tell by the serial?
Model 29-2 Dating?
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One more thing, is a 3t considered rare by any stretch?
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If I'm not mistaken "3T's" was standard on the Model 29-2.
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That's what I was thinking but every seller seems to point out the 3ts as a big deal. Seems to me like bragging about your car having the crank window option in the 50s.
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3Ts was standard.
Combat Trigger was less seen.
Neither is worth substantially more. One may be worth LESS than the other, depending on buyer! At any rate, Value is not skyrocketing because of that!
If it had combat trigger, seller would be pointing to THAT as "the big deal"!
Combat Trigger was less seen.
Neither is worth substantially more. One may be worth LESS than the other, depending on buyer! At any rate, Value is not skyrocketing because of that!
If it had combat trigger, seller would be pointing to THAT as "the big deal"!
That's what I was thinking but every seller seems to point out the 3ts as a big deal. Seems to me like bragging about your car having the crank window option in the 50s.
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Sales people have their "talking points", doesn't matter what they're selling. I was looking at a Model 10-7 at a gun store I'd never been before. He said, "It has the heavy barrel, "service" grips, "service" hammer, "service" trigger, and "service" sights." I replied, "95% of them left the factory like that. It's not "special" or something rare or unique." He gave me a cold, icy glare that actually lowered the temp in the room. lol
Your Model 29-2 (s/n N718xxx) was manufactured in early 1980 (according to the SCSW 4th Edition). It was the last model to feature a pinned barrel and recessed cylinder holes- which were eliminated with the 29-3s. To determine barrel length, measure from the front of the cylinder to the muzzle...but be aware that S&W barrels sometimes may be slightly shorter/longer than advertised by the factory. 6-1/2" bbl. Model 29s in general, including 29-2s, tend to be worth a little more money (Dirty Harry connection?) than the 6" bbl versions, even though fewer 6" versions were manufactured. As stated by other Forum members, the 3Ts were standard. I have a few Model 29s, and they are outstanding revolvers. I do tend to shoot .44 Spl in mine since they have less recoil and are gentler on the stocks. Enjoy!
