Postwar model 29

[THAWK66]

I recently dated some old revolvers my buddy inherited from his grandfather and had to share.
This is a model 29 from around 1957 no model number on the gun. It's a 4 screw.

Needs a little TLC but still exciting to see on in real life.


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[05CarbonDRZ]

Looks like a well used pre model 29.The Cokes still look pretty nice with no chips or other major damage.The Gun was definitely shot and enjoyed!

 

[THAWK66]

It does have a lot of character( holster wear) but surprisingly enough the lock work is all still pretty tight.


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[S&WIowegan]

Which Post-war you talking about? The 29 came out in the mid-1950s so it's post Korean I guess.

 

[handejector]

I see the cylinder is numbered.

Is the Barrel numbered in the ejector rod shroud?
I'm curious because few are in the 4 Screws.

Neat old gun.

 

[THAWK66]

I honestly don't recall.


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[arjay]

Pretty nice,mine is 75 digits newer than yours ,but no serial number on the barrel.

 

[THAWK66]

Which Post-war you talking about? The 29 came out in the mid-1950s so it's post Korean I guess.

I stand corrected sir. Would this be called a Pre-model? I have little knowledge about what they call these guns with no model numbers on the gun itself. My use of Post-war was mostly out of ignorance.


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[jjbrewst1]

I call all of my Pre 27 Revolvers Post War 357's...makes sense to me...I think there was just a little Humor added above...

Nice Lookin Ol Girl ya got there...The Cokes are Great...

 

[THAWK66]

Haha ok I wasn't sure if I was incorrectly identifying or if this is what they're really called. I think I actually had the same conversation with my buddy about post-war and Korea.


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[JP@AK]

I have little knowledge about what they call these guns with no model numbers on the gun itself.

S&W simply called it the .44 Magnum.
You can call it a "pre-Model 29" if you wish. But remember that is an artificial designation imposed after the fact, by collectors. Before 1957-58, S&W revolvers just had names (for example, before 1958, the Model 27 was just called the .357 Magnum; the Model 28 was called the Highway Patrolman).

 

[Engine49guy]

Nice .44 Magnum thanks for sharing !

I call all of my Pre 27 Revolvers Post War 357's...makes sense to me...I think there was just a little Humor added above...
Nice Lookin Ol Girl ya got there...The Cokes are Great...

Jim
The term "Post War" applied to a S&W Model usually implies there was a Pre war version but in the case of the .44 magnum its unnecessary because it was introduced after WWII in the Mid 50's.

In your case its correct to say Post war .357 because there was a pre war .357 Model, further terms help narrow those down as well such as Registered Magnum, Non registered Registered Magnum , long action short action etc.

 

[jjbrewst1]

Nice .44 Magnum thanks for sharing !




Jim
The term "Post War" applied to a S&W Model usually implies there was a Pre war version but in the case of the .44 magnum its unnecessary because it was introduced after WWII in the Mid 50's.

In your case its correct to say Post war .357 because there was a pre war .357 Model, further terms help narrow those down as well such as Registered Magnum, Non registered Registered Magnum , long action short action etc.

You Guys are too Smart!!..and Right...i didnt think of the 44 not having a pre war predecessor...but you are correct...I knew there was a reason I dont Dabble in the 44 Magnum arena very often...Unless there is too good of a deal I cant pass up..Plus I think Doc44 has all the good ones!!

 

[THAWK66]

Thanks fellas I really appreciate the input all my Smiths are a later models so older ones are kinda uncharted territory.


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[JP@AK]

Thanks fellas I really appreciate the input all my Smiths are a later models so older ones are kinda uncharted territory.

Well, good luck with that! Once you've been bitten by the S&W Bug, you will sooner or later have to pick up an older revolver. Then Katie bar the door! The addiction will grow stronger and more compelling. Soon you will have to add a room to the house and build your own backyard range to enjoy all the "highs" that come from shooting prewar, Victory and immediate postwar revolvers. It is a lifelong (and life lengthening) habit.

One piece of advice. Sneak the S&W Bug into the house and let it bite your wife, too. That will make the habit even more enjoyable. But be careful how often you let her shoot your Smiths. Pretty soon she'll be claiming some of them (ask me how I know).

 

[THAWK66]

Thanks for the advice I'm still trying to find a genus of the bug she isn't immune to haha


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