Model 29-2

[Badkarma1]

What is the approximate value of a 90 percent condition model 29-2. Small amount of wear at the muzzle and almost no turn ring around the cylinder. Thinking about buying so theres no pics to help. Just a guess is all Im looking for.

Also, did SW make a matte finish model 19 2 inch. Looking at that as well

 

[Retired W4]

Hard to say on the value question. Too many variables.

I have a 19-5 that the letter calls bead blast blue. It's a 2 1/2" that went to the US Department of State. Someone with more knowledge on these things should be along.

 

[22hipower]

"Small amount of wear at the muzzle and no turn ring" means less than 10% condition impact to me. Which is the problem with that subjective assessment. You didn't mention barrel length but the four is probably worth more than the six inch, although not a lot, and nickel perhaps a little more than blue. I bought this four inch in what I think is 98ish % condition for $1000 last year. These days it is hard to find a 29-2 for less than $1000. Pictures are really needed for anyone here to make an accurate price estimate. Good luck.

Jeff
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[Mike C2]

An S serial gun from 1962-1966 with Coke bottle grips brings near double what an N serial gun does. And an S serial gun without Cokes maybe 50% more. So that will make a big difference in addition to condition.

 

[Hawg Rider]

An S serial gun from 1962-1966 with Coke bottle grips brings near double what an N serial gun does. And an S serial gun without Cokes maybe 50% more. So that will make a big difference in addition to condition.

+1. Lots of unknowns without us seeing pictures or having a better description of the revolver. Serial number is critical to dating the revolver, and whether it has 3Ts or Coke Bottle stocks makes a huge difference in value. Does the 29-2 come with a mahogany presentation case and goodies? Model 29-2s are rapidly increasing in value...I have seen them selling for $1200 to $2K+ depending upon condition, type of stocks, and accessories. As far as the Model 19 (is it a no-dash or a 19-1, 19-2, etc.?), it should actually be a 2-1/2" bbl. They are very nice and desirable revolvers, but again, condition is everything. Most were bright blue or nickel, but I understand that some were produced with a "matte" finish. The Model 19 (unknown dash no.) would probably be $700+, and more if it was an early model and there was some LEO or government provenance. I value my 4" 29-2 (1977) at probably $1200+, and my minty nickel Model 19-4 (1978) at $1K+. Good luck!

 

[Badkarma1]

29-2

Thank you for all that replied. I realize my description was somewhat lacking. It's a consignment that my dealer is doing for an estate sale and it's priced at 1300 with him waving his fee. Not quite sure i'm willing to take that plunge at that price, just seems a little steep.
Thanks for all the response.

 

[cruiserdan]

Can you at least provide the barrel length? That is quite important in determining value.

 

[Retired W4]

Badkarma1, I would like to know more about your "matte finish" 2" Model 19. It is more likely a 2 1/2". The SCSW lists 4" round butt 19-5's that went to the State Dept. but my 2 1/2" did go to State as well. I'm thinking the one you are looking at could possibly have been cerocoated, but...if it did leave the factory with that finish it could well be one of the State Dept. guns. That would, in my eyes at least, bring a premium.

The US State Dept., Security Division gun is top right. Standard bright blue 19-3 is bottom left for comparison.

 

[Nightowl]

If it's really nice and checks out as to function, I don't think that $1300 is overpriced by that much. After all, while they were made for around 20 years, the 29-2 has not been made for over 40 years. Although, it it depends somewhat on barrel length. The 6 1/2 inch is the most common, the 4 inch is somewhat more sought after, and the 8 3/8 not so much.
I paid $1800 for an extremely nice 8 3/8 about a year ago. Overpriced? yes! But it was under my eyes and in my hands, and I hadn't had one in over 30 years. By the way, Smith standardized the barrel lengths in 1978 so the 6 1/2 became the 6 inch on the 29-2 and on into the 29-3 iteration.

 

[Hair Trigger]

Thank you for all that replied. I realize my description was somewhat lacking. It's a consignment that my dealer is doing for an estate sale and it's priced at 1300 with him waving his fee. Not quite sure i'm willing to take that plunge at that price, just seems a little steep.
Thanks for all the response.

I concur with Nightowl's report above, $1300 isn't too high as long as the gun has the most desirable traits. I assume it is blued since you mention finish wear at the muzzle. Nickel plating is at least 10% greater value than blued in the same condition. After 1979 the barrel would be 6" instead of 6-1/2"(6-1/2 is greater value) but a 4" would probably bring more than either one. Give us the SN and we can date it better and give a more realistic value. If it is pre 1969 (S serial prefix) the value jumps pretty dramatically. I gave $1300 for a 6" nickel M29-2 commemorative (from 1979) 5 years ago, New in the presentation case.

The M19, I'd guess is newer than a dash-4. I've only seen the bright blue finish on 19's up to the deletion of the P&R in 1982. If you have the box it should say "BRT" if it is a bright finish.

 

[Badkarma1]

The 29 is a 4 inch with no box or presentation case.
The 19 is 2.5 inch with no box. It looks like the upper right
in Retired W4 picture.

 

[S&W Fan]

The 19 needs to be confirmed as a factory matte finish. A few years ago I bought a 19-5 2.5” that looked like a factory matte blue but S&W said it wasn’t factory. I believe another agency, maybe Mass. state police though I could be wrong, also ordered snub 19-5 in matte.

Good luck if you pursue either one.

 

[Retired W4]

The 29 is a 4 inch with no box or presentation case.
The 19 is 2.5 inch with no box. It looks like the upper right
in Retired W4 picture.

Those Pac's are what they were shipped with. I think a letter would be in order for that one. Mine came out of a shop in Arlington, VA before it made it's way to Atlanta. There were a total of 615 guns ordered by State but the letter does not say what configuration they all were.