Model 29 44 Magnum (4 screw) value

[twentynine44]

I have a model 29 4 screw 1961 6 1/2" blue revolver. The wood box is complete but does have a few scuffs. No tools or paperwork.
I would put the blueing at 92% and that is only due to some wear on the left side of the barrel near the muzzle from going in a holster. There is a ring cylinder ring, but not too deep.

I found the gun dealers to be self serving and the blue book to be in possible error on vintage models. I do agree that sentimental value can come into play with some buyers, so I just wanted to check with a knowledgeable group.

I did take this out for it's 50th birthday year and shot it at the range. I shot it with some of its family. With those smaller grips than a 29-5, the 4 screw 29 feels good in the hand.
I will probably shoot it on my 50th birthday and then sell it. Let someone else be its caretaker. It only saw the inside of a safe for the last 30 + years.

Lastly, if I want to replace my 29-5 grips with the size on this 4 screw, what model would one ask for?

TIA

 

[410bore]

I would say somewhere between 1200 & 1500. It appears to be in very nice condition. I have a 29 no dash 6.5" and 8 3/8", they are great guns

 

[M29since14]

I would hang on to that gun. It looks like a very nice one. But you didn't ask for my opinion about that. The stocks are what is referred to as 'Coke bottle" stocks. They were discontinued sometime in the area of 1967 or 1968 and sell at around $350-$500 when someone has a nice example. They are nice stocks, but there are lots of nice stocks being made for your 29-5. You might look at a set of Nills (they have a Coke bottle pattern knock-off that is very nice), or a custom set from Herrett or another manufacturer. Keith Brown can make a set of reproductions that will be nicer than any set S&W ever made, but of course you will have to wait for them.