Model 29 purchase and questions

[ghostman1960]

I bought this today at the gun show. It was an impulse purchase to say the least. I know nothing about these guns. I paid $700.00 from a private seller. Supposedly it is unfired. I cannot find and signs that it has been fired myself. If anyone can give me any information regarding this I would love to read it. I think I have to take the grips off to get to the serial # but have not done so yet as I don't have the right size screw driver to remove the small grip screws. Thanks in advance.

 

[Dump1567]

Open up the cylinder and look on the frame right in front of where the cylinder closes. It's should say 29-?. Probably a 29-2. It also probably has the serial # there starting with an S or N?

The grips should date to a 29-3 model or later, meaning they are not original. Any screwdriver that fits should work for grip removal (the one in your pic may even work).

I'm sure a real expert will be along shortly.

 

[ghostman1960]

Open up the cylinder and look on the frame right in front of where the cylinder closes. It's should say 29-?. Probably a 29-2. It also probably has the serial # there starting with an S or N?

The grips should date to a 29-3 model or later, meaning they are not original. Any screwdriver that fits should work for grip removal (the one in your pic may even work).

I'm sure a real expert will be along shortly.

Thanks. It is a 29-2 Ser # N663963

 

[CALREB]

Well unless there is some issue I cant see, you didnt get hurt at all for 700.00. Nice gun.Bob

 

[Batta]

Very nice buy. That's a pretty good deal especially if it's a dash 2

 

[Dump1567]

Thanks. It is a 29-2 Ser # N663963

Dates to 1979-1980. I believe the correct grips would have a football shap cutout on the left panel, but I could be wrong.

You may be able to find a pair in the for sale section here if your interested. Or even some target presentation style.

Congrats on your purchase.

 

[Doc44]

I would guess your 29-2 dates to late 79. A very nice revolver and well worth the price. A photo of the correct stocks for your revolver is shown below.

Bill

 

[kennyb]

whatever you do...DO NOT used the sight adjuster tool in an attempt to remove the grips...its for the adjustable sights not unscrewing grips..

 

[minermax]

WOW ! I fired on like that back in 1979 that belonged to a friend. I never thought I would want on until I saw this picture. Looks like a great deal, If I saw one like thisa at a gun show or store at &00- I think I would have to buy it just on general principal now !

 

[minermax]

Whoops I meant $700-

 

[fyimo]

Congratulations on the purchase and for a very good price also.

 

[ghostman1960]

Thanks for the great info everyone!

 

[JCS&W]

Looks like a good deal to me! Enjoy it!

 

[JF Priest]

Looks Like The First Pistol I ever Purchased.. Bought it in 1979.. I still have it...

 

[chud333]

Ghostman, you did well. Shoot it and enjoy it !!!!
Who cares if it does'nt have the original to gun grips.
You got a bargain and a fun gun to shoot.

 

[Marshall 357]

You got a nice 44 there ...........enjoy and happy shooting

 

[C.S.63]

Congratulations, Very nice with box and all, Good price

 

[toddimusnimski]

I don't have the right size screw driver to remove the small grip screws. Thanks in advance.

Very wise. It is too easy to damage wooden grips by using a screwdriver that's too wide, or damage the grip screw with one that's too narrow.

 

[PH-2]

Ghost,

Beautiful rifle!

Mike

 

[ghostman1960]

Ghost,

Beautiful rifle!

Mike

Thank you. I am enamored with it.