Resurrected again. Now Mr. Oggie needs to get some cokes for his step dad's gun. What a great inheritance.
S&W Model 29-1
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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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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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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!
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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
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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.
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
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...
A little help for ya!
BTW I just sold a set on the forum this morning.....
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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
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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My 29-1 serial#S228960 well used as a backup for elk for many years. Also my 28-2 Highway Patrolman.
My 29-1 serial#S228960 well used as a backup for elk for many years. Also my 28-2 Highway Patrolman.Booneb1
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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
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
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Jeff
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Booneb1
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Thanks Jeff
