Model 29 price in 1999

[stu1ritter]

Would anyone know the list price of a Model 29 in 1999?
thanks,
Stu

 

[kwselke]

The 1999 Pertersen's Hunting magazine Annual shows MSRPs for S&W 29/629 of $564 to $852.

 

[From Alaska]

In 1999, I saw a used one in a pawn shop for $330. It was in "like new" condition.

 

[kennyb]

i purchased my first 29-2 brand new in the presentation case in 1976 for $350... still have it

 

[cp1969]

I paid $365 for an as-new, no box 4" M29 in 1995.

 

[stu1ritter]

Thanks kwselke, just what I needed.
Stu

 

[TheMystro]

I bought /stole a M29-3 8 3/8" LNIB for $440.00 6 years ago.

 

[Engineer1911]

In late 1978 in Ohio I watched a gentleman lay $800 on the counter for a new M-29 in nickle. He had been trying to get that revolver for 6 months and was delighted to pay only $800. I was on a job interview trip and stopped at that shop to see what was on the shelf. At the time I lived in anti-gun Madison, WI

 

[DR505]

I remember buying a 6" 29-3 at a Virginia gun show in 1987 for $200.00 cash. The exhibitor literally had a pallet stacked with brand new Model 29's. I should have bought several, but only grabbed one.

 

[blueknight7]

I bought my first M-29, 4 inch, in 1973, for $350. Brand spanking new. I wish I had it back. Tough price for a rookie cop, back then.

 

[CPTLCN]

Shooters Bible from 1999 list the model 29 6" barrel at $574 and the 8 3/4" barrel at $586. Considering you could probably buy them for around $100 off retail that is amazing! Interestingly a Glock 17 is listed for $616 in the same catalog...about what they are today. The profit margin on a revolver must be razor thin. Consider the machineing and skilled workforce needed for revolvers. Anyone can assemble parts such as found on polymer pistols. Kind of like the difference between Grandma's homemade chicken noodle and a can of Cambells...no comparison.