S&W Model 29-1
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That's a very nice inheritance. You may know that the stocks are not S&W so are not correct for the gun. Can you list the serial number please, we, jcelect, keep a running tally of the numbers as there are so few of them; about 66 last I knew a year or so ago. Would be nice to know if this one is already listed or adds one more to the total. We need better pictures please.
Here's a picture of mine so that you can see what the "oversize target stocks" often called "cokes" by collectors that would have shipped with your gun look like. Welcome to the Forum, great entrance and first post.
Jeff
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https://flic.kr/p/2pJ7a5s https://www.flickr.com/photos/194934231@N03/
Here's a picture of mine so that you can see what the "oversize target stocks" often called "cokes" by collectors that would have shipped with your gun look like. Welcome to the Forum, great entrance and first post.
Jeff
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https://flic.kr/p/2pJ7a5s https://www.flickr.com/photos/194934231@N03/
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Welcome to the forum. A 29-1 is a great first post. As Jeff said, we love pictures!
Very scarce Model 29 variant.
I ran across one several years ago and was able to buy it. I haven't seen one in person since.
Here's another picture of some "coke bottle" grips. These grips were made from 1956-1968. Your pistol will likely fall in the 1962-1963 time frame.
Very scarce Model 29 variant.
I ran across one several years ago and was able to buy it. I haven't seen one in person since.
Here's another picture of some "coke bottle" grips. These grips were made from 1956-1968. Your pistol will likely fall in the 1962-1963 time frame.
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Appreciate all the info. It was was my step dads gun. I shot it once when I was a 19 YO in 1980. I know he never shot it again. He passed many years ago, I got it in 2008 and put it in my safe. I knew it was special but until recently I had no idea how special it is until I found this forum. I will take better pictures tomorrow and get the serial number to show. Thanks again
S229839 was shipped June, 1962. If you haven't here is a interesting thread of 29-1's.
https://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-revolvers-1961-1980/686665-29-1-a.html?highlight=S22983*
https://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-revolvers-1961-1980/686665-29-1-a.html?highlight=S22983*
Yours is definitely in the correct serial # range and not on the data base that I have. Mine, however, is probably missing some updates.
As you can imagine, with scarcity and pricing to reflect as much, counterfeiting becomes an issue. Thus the data base and numbers ranges.
Factory records are, of course, the final verification.
As you can imagine, with scarcity and pricing to reflect as much, counterfeiting becomes an issue. Thus the data base and numbers ranges.
Factory records are, of course, the final verification.
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My M27-2, which was once a 3 1/2" .357 and is now a 5" .44 Special, #S229385, shipped in February 1963.
DWalt
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I have no idea as to scarcity, but I have 29-2 with a 3 overstamp. Not pinned or recessed, also nickeled. Has anyone else seen a 29-2/3 overstamp? Or, for that matter, any S&W with an overstamped model number?
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S229834 (that's what I see although still a little fuzzy) is not on the list I have although I may not have the complete list either. I'll send this number to Joe to add to his list. Thanks.
Jeff
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Jeff
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Resurrected again. Now Mr. Oggie needs to get some cokes for his step dad's gun. What a great inheritance.
Sixty-seven Model 29-1s (counting the one in this thread) have been reported by collectors as of April 2023. Since my number is a year old, I am sure there are a few more. S229834 was shipped in June 1962.
Bill
Bill
And S228098, which also wasn't on my list, is available for sale (not on an auction site). I've sent both numbers to jcelect to add to his list.
Turns out there is another 29-1 for sale at the same place but the SN is not listed (I've asked for it). Box etc. and correct stocks; asking price $11,750.
Jeff
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Richard Simmons
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It appears your revolver is missing the orange insert in the front sight. Also appears that the trigger is blued, might be the lighting?
Yes, I enlarged the photo and the sight insert is missing. The good news is that can be fixed. The trigger looks to me to be dark case colors but it's hard to tell. All fixable and worth the effort if needed.
Thank you all for the knowledge here on this forum. I knew it needed the sight fixed and the coke grips. I wonder where they went? It seems weird they were replaced. Where can I look to find the cokes and what is a typical price? To me the blueing looks original. The gun looks good with minimal use. I am certainly no expert though.
The classified/accessory section right here. Brace yourself.
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There is now 70 serial numbers in my 29-1 database.
jcelect
There is now 70 serial numbers in my 29-1 database.
jcelect
Hope you got those that were in the Classified Section, pretty good price I thought. If not, they show up occasionally on eBay.
Jeff
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