Model 29-3 with 3 inch barrel

[JBHotrods]

Looking for info on this revolver as to date and number made. / Also may be a Lew Horton ? / Contacted LH and they say no but S&W tells me that 200 hundred produced in 1985 and of those 85 for LH. / Product # 101224 and Special Order # 5329. Any and all info would be great.

Thanks

 

[75Vette]

I just bought this one last month with an ALB serial number prefix dating it around Nov 1985. Your spec order number dates yours on Nov 25th. I contacted Lew Horton and mine wasn't one of theirs either.

 

[JBHotrods]

Do you know how many made ?

 

[JBHotrods]

Any idea of the value ?

 

[75Vette]

The SCSW is a bit confusing. It says 5000 were made 1984-85 and were Lew Horton exclusives. According to Earl Minot all of those apparently weren't.

 

[StakeOut]

Last year I spotted 4 3" 29-3 advertized as being from LH but when I sent the serial numbers to Earl at LH he said none of them were from LH.

On one occasion he said that near the end of LH runs the remaining undelivered guns on orders were cancelled due to declining sales so S&W sold them and overruns to other distributors.

Judging just by the number I saw offered last year without looking very hard I'd say a lot more than 200 3" 29-3 are out there.

Prices ranged from $650 for well used gun alone to $1200+ for nice ones with the original box.

There's probably more 3" LH 629-1 looking for new homes than 3" 29-3

 

[white cloud]

75Vette,

It would be difficult to fine a more attractive revolver. Your taste is superb.

 

[JBHotrods]

Thanks for the Info. May change the grips as I don't like the fit.

 

[WCCPHD]

Thanks for the Info. May change the grips as I don't like the fit.

Not sure, but from the photo they look like K frame Combat Grips on your N frame gun.

 

[75Vette]

Thanks for the Info. May change the grips as I don't like the fit.

You need to change the grips, those look like they're made for a k/l frame. But DON'T trash them! The wood looks gorgeous and they're worth a chunk. Take a look at what John Culina (Kurac) has to offer. They fit better in the hand and use wood that'll knock your socks off!

 

[kennyb]

and if you decide to sell the k frame grips..let me know!

 

[JBHotrods]

How much are these grips worth ?

 

[75Vette]

They usually go anywhere from $175 to $250 on Ebay.
Edit: just checked Ebay....Just a wee bit higher.

 

[JBHotrods]

Wow
Thanks for the Info