S&W Model 29-1

[22hipower]

I liked it better when it was only 28 or 30.

Me too, but 70 is still a pretty small number. The two I know of for sale now at $8800 and $11,750 should give you some encouragement. Especially should they sell at those prices. . . .

Jeff
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[RKmesa]

Great guns!!

Thanks for sharing,

 

[444 Magnum]

Me too, but 70 is still a pretty small number. The two I know of for sale now at $8800 and $11,750 should give you some encouragement. Especially should they sell at those prices. . . .

Jeff
SWCA #1457

I saw those and it does. I bought this one in 2012 for $1250. A very good price even then. Other than a faint turn line, not a mark on it and the cokes are outstanding.

I know it's on the wrong side of the case. I'm left handed and stupid...give me a break!

 

[Oggie]

The cokes in the classifieds are sold. What about buying a pre 1968 29-2 gun that has the cokes and switching the grips? Are pre 1968 29-2 guns expensive? I am not sure of there prices or if that would be worth doing.

 

[22hipower]

The cokes in the classifieds are sold. What about buying a pre 1968 29-2 gun that has the cokes and switching the grips? Are pre 1968 29-2 guns expensive? I am not sure of there prices or if that would be worth doing.

Not likely that you're going to find a gun with cokes where it will make sense to cannibalize for the cokes. Watch eBay, they show up there fairly often and I'd put an add here in the Want To Buy section. Folks here have lots of stuff in their "woodpiles" and someone will likely be willing to turn loose of a set.

Jeff
SWCA #1457

 

[Retired W4]

One thing to watch for on ebay is folks sell N frame targets as cokes, mis-identified. I doesn't happen often but it does happen and I have seen it. There are threads here that will help you ID the real thing.

 

[Truckman]

Not likely that you're going to find a gun with cokes where it will make sense to cannibalize for the cokes.

I found one recently...An early 6 1/2" Model of 1950 .44 Target that came to me wearing cokes...Fortunately in looking through my hoard I found a pair of non-relieved targets that fit perfectly...I have a letter pending on this one...Now, what to do with the cokes......Ben

 

[Oggie]

Sell them to me....

 

[THREEDFLYER]

I found one recently...An early 6 1/2" Model of 1950 .44 Target that came to me wearing cokes...Fortunately in looking through my hoard I found a pair of non-relieved targets that fit perfectly...I have a letter pending on this one...Now, what to do with the cokes......Ben

A little help for ya!
BTW I just sold a set on the forum this morning.....
Need Cokes for 29-1

 

[Truckman]

Sell them to me....

Thanks, I may hang on to them for a bit...Somebody may come along trying to sell me an older .44 Magnum wearing a Hogue rubber monogrip...Then what would I do?......Ben

 

[treysl78]

29-1 8 3/8"

I have a 29-1 8 3/8" barrel s/n S229344. Apparently it was very early. It was shipped June 27th, 1962. Per the invoice, there were 5 model 29-1's Blue in 8 3/8" barrels on that invoice.

 

[David Holmes]

can you provide us with your list?

 

[DEF3]

There's two on gun broker or gun international right now. One is selling for $11,000 and the other is $12,000.

 

[Hondo44]

There's two on gun broker or gun international right now. One is selling for $11,000 and the other is $12,000.

Check the completed auctions for actual SOLD prices.

 

[Valmet]

This is an interesting threat to follow and I'm glad it is still rolling along. I'd love to be able to add a 29-1 to my meager S&W collection someday.

 

[Booneb1]

29-1

My 29-1 serial#S228960 well used as a backup for elk for many years. Also my 28-2 Highway Patrolman.

 

[Booneb1]

I have a 29-1 that has been a shooter and back-up for elk. Should I try to find someone to restore it or leave it. Might be interested in selling. Thanks, Bill

 

[22hipower]

Most folks here will say don't restore/refinish. "Restoring" usually suggests more detailed work than just a refinish such as refreshing stamps and lettering and is expensive. A good reblue will probably be $400 or so and likely won't be recovered if the gun is sold. There are only 70 or so known 29-1s and most collectors are going to want one in original condition even if worn. If it were mine I wouldn't have it refinished. If you want to sell it, you can offer it here in the Classified section.

Jeff
SWCA #1457

 

[Booneb1]

Thanks Jeff

 

[4WHLDRFTN]

add another to the list. My buddy just passed and left me his 29-1. 98%. orig stocks. Thought about shooting it until I came across this thread