Smith & Wesson Pre Model 29 44 Magnum, Engraved and Nickeled
Description:
S&W Pre Model 29 44 Magnum, nickeled, factory engraved, wide target trigger and hammer, 5 screw frame, 6.5" barrel, case hardened trigger and hammer, blued adjustable rear sight, orange insert to ramp front sight, faux ivory grips
43rd Edition of Blue Book of Gun Values lists nickel finish,11 estimated manufactured and does not list any engraved.
Serial Number S160724
Sent for factory letter, came back "Note from Smith & Wesson Historical Foundation: This firearm is "open" on S&W's books."
I spoke to a founding member (sorry I do not remember his name) of the Smith & Wesson Collectors Association at The Las Vegas Antique Arms Show in January, 2023 about that note, and he indicated that would indicate that it was likely a factory representative/salesperson gun.
Description:
S&W Pre Model 29 44 Magnum, nickeled, factory engraved, wide target trigger and hammer, 5 screw frame, 6.5" barrel, case hardened trigger and hammer, blued adjustable rear sight, orange insert to ramp front sight, faux ivory grips
43rd Edition of Blue Book of Gun Values lists nickel finish,11 estimated manufactured and does not list any engraved.
Serial Number S160724
Sent for factory letter, came back "Note from Smith & Wesson Historical Foundation: This firearm is "open" on S&W's books."
I spoke to a founding member (sorry I do not remember his name) of the Smith & Wesson Collectors Association at The Las Vegas Antique Arms Show in January, 2023 about that note, and he indicated that would indicate that it was likely a factory representative/salesperson gun.