S&W Model 29-2 date of manufacture

[Iceberg1]

I have a Model 29-2, ser#N642124 with a 5 7/8" barrel measured from the front of the cylinder and I'm wanting to know the date of manufacture and approximately what these are selling for. It's Nickel with Pachmayr grips. I traded into this gun in about 1992 and I haven't any idea what it's worth. Thanks in advance.

I have the original wood box and tools, but no paperwork. Thanks

 

[j a]

1979/1980

The SCSW says 1979/1980 on the ship date for the serial number you provided. I can not give you a price estimate as I do not own one of these. Post some pictures and someone will come along and give you a price range for the condition it is in. JA

 

[Jack Flash]

Hi Iceberg, welcome to the Forum.

That is a 6" barrel. It is not uncommon for the barrel to be +/- an eight of an inch from the nominal length.

Nickel is not my cup of tea, but it is a plus to some buyers. The absence of original stocks is a minus, but I'm sure the Pachs make for comfortable shooting. You can always buy some target stocks, but they will not be cheap.

Condition is everything. Assuming excellent finish and mechanical condition, I would guess the ballpark value is $1,000 or so. How much "or so" someone else will have to say!

 

[Hawg Rider]

6" barrel Model 29

S&W barrels are measured from the front of the cylinder to the muzzle, as you apparently did- so it's actually a 6" Model 29-2. Barrel lengths are not always exact, and may be of by an 1/8" (as is yours). The manuf. date you were provided is correct ('79-'80), and I would expect the value to be in the $700-$800+ range if you had the original wood stocks. With Pachs installed, probably $150-$200 less. Although the 6" is slightly more rare than the 6-1/2", the Dirty Harry factor tends to make the 6-1/2" Model 29s more desirable and little more pricey. Your gun is probably one of the first Model 29s to sport the standardized 6" barrel (6-1/2" was dropped in 1979). Pictures would help, and if you had the original box (or wooden presentation box), tools and papers...that would also significantly increase the value.

 

[DWalt]

Notice that the OP has provided very little information about the revolver to base a value opinion on. 29-2, 6" barrel, Nickeled, Pach grips. That's all.

 

[Jack Flash]

You can use Photo Bucket (or the like) or you can attach them directly as "thumbnails".

To attach directly

Start your reply post
Scroll down till you see "Attach Files"
Click on the "Manage Attachments" Button
Browse to where ever you have your pictures
Select the picture
Click Upload
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[Jack Flash]

... I would expect the value to be in the $700-$800+ range if you had the original wood stocks. With Pachs installed, probably $150-$200 less. ...

So that would put your estimate of the range at $500 to $650+ with the Pachs. That sounds a mite low to me, but of course we need more information to really say.

A month or so back someone sold a cosmetically challenged 6" blued .44 Mag for $500. Despite its flaws, it sold quickly.

Update:
I see that the revolver has accessories (a wood box and tools) so that will no doubt cause us all to revise our estimates upward. Still going to hold out for more information.

 

[Iceberg1]

Pictures

Thanks for the info. I tried again and no luck. It simple will not open to Browse a file. I've uploaded to the net before and had success. May be an administrator thing, anyway thanks for the help. The Pistol is 3 screw, no screw at front of trigger guard, It has a screw at the bottom of the grip in front. Red ramp sighted, finish is not worn through or scratched and is bright. It has the N stamp on the back of the cylinder. The barrel is pinned.

 

[srsmyth]

I believe file size is critical if you are going to upload as a thumbnail. I have to make a copy of my digital photos with a screenshot app to get them small enough, 1.2 MB won't work I believe. Using a hosting site like Photo Bucket mentioned above will eliminate that issue.

 

[NEURON]

I believe file size is critical if you are going to upload as a thumbnail. I have to make a copy of my digital photos with a screenshot app to get them small enough, 1.2 MB won't work I believe. Using a hosting site like Photo Bucket mentioned above will eliminate that issue.

That was my problem I found out. Now I save the original and then edit the size down using Paint. You can experiment with the size until it uploads, it depends on the file size your camera takes the picture in but I plugged in 30 instead of the 100 in the pixel size. I just right clicked on the photo then chose edit and it took me right to paint(Windows PC).

 

[Iceberg1]

I've posted a couple pictures. The gun is mechanically perfect, no blemishes in the finish. The cleaning swab may not be original. I've read elsewhere that the swab had brass threads.