Model 29, Nickel, 4 Screw, 4 Inch

[A.CAssaro]

I've had this revolver for 10 + years, I was in my local gun store a few years back and I showed it to a local. He said it was a pretty rare smith I shouldn't shot it.

What do I have?

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http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m637/ajc6476/IMG_4857_zps9phyasd8.jpg
http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m637/ajc6476/IMG_4855_zpscwb7uss2.jpg

Any info would be great

Thanks

Angelo

 

[yfdcap]

You do appear to have a nice 4 screw 29 in nickel. Someone has robbed it of its original stocks which kills value. Still a nice gun. Do some research and you can find ways to see if its original or refinish or any other issues. With correct box, stocks and numbers matching it would be well north of 3000.00 around here.

 

[RKmesa]

Let's see if we can get the photos to show up...

...What do I have?

Any info would be great

Thanks

Angelo

Very nice gun. They are less common in nickel than they are in blue.

The proper "Coke stocks" were not numbered to the gun, and you can find a nice set for somewhere in the $400 - $600 range.

For stock comparison, here is little earlier 4-screw (non model market) with the proper "Coke" stocks.

Thanks for sharing that beauty!

 

[model3sw]

Not sure how scarce the Model Marked 29, 4-screw, 4" nickel is but the pre-29, 4" nickel, 4-screws have gone into 5 figures, with the original box in 97%+ condition. I sold one in 2016, into the low 5 figures. And, the 5" pre-29 is basically "untouchable".

 

[Doc44]

Your Model 29 dates to around 1960/1961. The red ramp/ramp base finished in nickel indicates a change of finish to nickel from bright blue. The red ramp/ramp base on nickel revolvers was blue until sometime around 1967. You should not affect the value of your Model 29 by shooting it.

Bill

 

[sbowenjr]

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Your Model 29 dates to around 1960/1961. The red ramp/ramp base finished in nickel indicates a change of finish to nickel from bright blue. The red ramp/ramp base on nickel revolvers was blue until sometime around 1967. You should not affect the value of your Model 29 by shooting it.


DOC shouldn't the front sight be blued with proud pins?

 

[BigBill]

M29 no dash 4"/4screw in the world famous smith n wesson nickel finish.

What's the value?

 

[Doc44]

The front red ramp/ramp base should be blue with the pins securing it to the barrel not polished flush to the barrel rib (i.e. proud). If the finish was original, there would be an N stamped on the lower left hand corner of the grip frame. If S&W did the finish work, there would be a month/year stamp on the grip frame and an R-N inside of a rectangle stamped there also.

Assuming this is a change of finish and without the correct stocks, I would value this revolver at $1,000.

Bill

 

[iskra]

While this gathering of Eagles, with a quite similar gun...
And hopefully not seen as stepping on the Thread. Just that since on the very subject...

Worth of essentially the same gun except blue, correct grips, in the dark blue presentation case with literature, all tools. SN
S19325x. Excellent condition, old factory lube still in place dulling finish. I do realize the nickel finish at considerable premium. No intent to sell the gun, just curious.

Just the final side remark I think that 29, the subject here, remains a beautiful gun!!!

Thanks for any info

 

[Doc44]

$3500 to $4000 or more in an auction. You might consider cleaning the factory lube.

Bill

 

[Laketime]

While this gathering of Eagles, with a quite similar gun...
And hopefully not seen as stepping on the Thread. Just that since on the very subject...

Worth of essentially the same gun except blue, correct grips, in the dark blue presentation case with literature, all tools. SN
S19325x. Excellent condition, old factory lube still in place dulling finish. I do realize the nickel finish at considerable premium. No intent to sell the gun, just curious.

Just the final side remark I think that 29, the subject here, remains a beautiful gun!!!

Thanks for any info

Aren't you concerned that the finish might be compromised by leaving the factory lube just dry up and coat that blueing like it is?

 

[iskra]

Aren't you concerned that the finish might be compromised by leaving the factory lube just dry up and coat that blueing like it is?

First, regarding the valuation, much thanks Doc! Out of touch for sure, but I would have pegged perhaps $15-1800. Now... WOW!
And regarding that protective grease. With an estimate of 3-4K, certainly greater concern! Yet momentary top priority, fastening seat belt conjuring value & just kind of blown away.

Next collection 'grand sorting out' /maintenance opportunity this summer. Appreciate suggestions to address that grease. Special point addressing that matter.
Off point here perhaps, but any suggestions for cleaning solution and lube re that Smith?

Big thanks for eval & recommendations!

 

[Wiregrassguy]

any suggestions for cleaning solution and lube re that Smith?

Make up some "Ed's Red Gun Bore Cleaner" or just a 50-50 solution of auto transmission fluid and acetone. Take the grips off and submerge the gun in the solution for a few days in a sealed container so the acetone doesn't evaporate. You can agitate it every so often if you want. Remove the gun and spray it externally and internally with aerosol auto parts/brake/carb cleaner. Flush the action until the effluent runs clear. Then, you can lube the action with 5 drops of gun oil, a drop on the yoke stud and a drop on the ejector rod, then wax the finish with Renaissance Wax. OR, my preference, coat the gun with Strike Hold internally and externally per their instructions to seal the metal against water. Should be good for another 10 years.

 

[handejector]

Make up some "Ed's Red Gun Bore Cleaner" or just a 50-50 solution of auto transmission fluid and acetone. Take the grips off and submerge the gun in the solution for a few days in a sealed container so the acetone doesn't evaporate.

NO!
NO!
NO!

If you like the Red Ramp and White Outline, DO NOT put Ed's Red on that gun!
Acetone dissolves red plastic and white paint!!!!!
It also dissolves other colors of each.

 

[29aholic]

I am going to go out on a limb and say that gun probably left the factory as a nickel gun just based on the blue extractor and the proud front sight pins. For whatever reason either the front sight itself and possibly the whole gun was refinished and the front sight became nickel.

At one time, if the factory did the nickel finish they did it in the style it would have shipped like originally (ie blue front sight, etc.). Our own 29-1 Chuck Odom has a 4" 5 screw nickel gun that shipped as blue but was factory refinished nickel in the proper style.

OP...look for the N as Doc pointed out, or take pictures of the sides of the grip frame.

 

[Wiregrassguy]

NO!
NO!
NO!

If you like the Red Ramp and White Outline, DO NOT put Ed's Red on that gun!
Acetone dissolves red plastic and white paint!!!!!
It also dissolves other colors of each.

Well, DUH! I guess this falls into the "engage brain before setting mouth in motion!" category. Just soak it in ATF. That'll loosen up the dried lubricant. Or you can clean it with Strike Hold.