Model 29-3 silouette

[Arkshooter]

So my FIL gave me this gun a few years ago. He had stopped deer hunting for the most part amd gave it to me for deer. Well, i just dont use it much. Mostly a safe queen. I am thinking about selling it and getting a carry gun. I carry all this time but want to upgrade my promary carry gun. Anyway, this 29-3 is in excellent shape. So yall help me out. i know nothing about it. What price range should i expect? The only articles or listings i can find are at least 4+ years old. Any help would be GREAT! Thanks everyone!

 

[surfgun]

A nice silhouette revolver with a four position front sight for range calibrations. In good shape, I would say it could bring $800.00. What the current blue book value is, I do not know.
The only down side is that it is pre endurance package.

 

[RogerA]

I agree, $800.

 

[Arkshooter]

Thanks for the input guys.

 

[muddocktor]

With what 29's are going for on GB, I would say you might be able to get a bit more for it, especially if you have the original stocks and box and tools for it. If you don't have the original stocks, box and tools then I would guess $800-1000.

 

[Arkshooter]

Yeah I do not have the original box/grip or tools unfortunately. But I do have a shoulder holster that will go with it. haha Thanks again everyone!

 

[dave1918a2]

A friend sold one at the CO Collectors Show for $950 with goodyears and nothing else.

 

[Arkshooter]

Can someone help me with the date for this gun? I know they were made mid to late 80s but wasnt sure of exact date. Is the serial number on the frame when you swing out the cylinder or on the swing out arm?

 

[BC38]

To resurrect and piggyback on someone else's recent thread...

How about one in equally good shape with original target grips and nothing else?

Still in the $800-$1000 range I suppose?

 

[muddocktor]

If it's a low round count pistol that is still nice and tight, I would think you could probably get a bit more off somewhere like GB. Having the original stocks bumps the selling price up a bit, IMO. And a being Silhouette model that isn't shot out is probably a bit rare too.

 

[Kernel Crittenden]

.......Still in the $800-$1000 range I suppose?

I think that's a good range. The Target Stocks can fetch $100+ all on their own.

To the OP, if you're still following this thread.......

The s/n should be three letters and four numbers. Likely begining with an "A". It will be found on the bottom of the grip frame (you may need to remove the stocks to see it), and in most cases, on the "yoke cut out" on the frame above the model number.

The yoke itself (the part that swings out) would be a poor spot for a s/n, since it is quickly removed by loosening one screw and could easily be misplaced or even installed on another gun.

 

[colt_saa]

Can someone help me with the date for this gun? I know they were made mid to late 80s but wasnt sure of exact date. Is the serial number on the frame when you swing out the cylinder or on the swing out arm?

On 99.99% of modern Smith and Wesson revolvers the serial number is on the butt of the revolver. On the bulk of those that left the factory with target grips it is also on a second location that does not require the removal of the grips, this is usually on the frame under the crane as you open the cylinder.

 

[jcelect]

The s/n should be three letters and four numbers. Likely begining with an "A". It will be found on the bottom of the grip frame (you may need to remove the stocks to see it), and in most cases, on the "yoke cut out" on the frame above the model number.

The very first Silhouettes of 1983 were in the Nxxxxxx serial numbering system. There are some documented 29-2 guns out there but most are the 29-3. The real rare ones are the 29-4 and 29-5, "I ain't never seed one(yet)!!!!!!!!!"
jcelect

 

[kennyb]

$800 or so in these parts as described