Smith & Wesson 29 - 1 6.5 barrel
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The letter says "Four Screw". Is it a 4 screw, or a 3 screw? I blew the pics up, and I cannot see the 4th screw.
John Adams
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3 Screws, Sir.
I wondered if there were some 29-2s in that shipment, so, I checked my letter on my 29-2 5 inch, serial S231781 shipped to HH Harris. My 29-2 shipped on February 18, 1963. The letter does not state how many, if any others, were in the shipment.
Model 29-1, S229224, shipped in September 1962. Click on the photo for a better look.
Bill
Bill
Invoices (April 1958 and later) only list 44 Magnums as a Model 29 and do not list a model variation (-1, -2, etc.). If there are twenty 44 Magnums in a shipment and one of them is identified as a 29-1, the other nineteen could be -2s, or there could be a mix of -1s and -2s. It is impossible to say for certain.
In addition, I believe the first shipment of 3-screw 44 Magnums (-1 or -2) with a 5-inch barrel was made to H. H. Harris on February 18, 1963. The shipment consisted of six 44 Magnums. Some of the early -2 variation have an L stamped on the rear surface of the cylinder indicating an extractor rod and stem with a left-hand thread. I have one of these in my collection, S231233, shipped on March 7, 1963 to H. H. Harris.
Bill
In addition, I believe the first shipment of 3-screw 44 Magnums (-1 or -2) with a 5-inch barrel was made to H. H. Harris on February 18, 1963. The shipment consisted of six 44 Magnums. Some of the early -2 variation have an L stamped on the rear surface of the cylinder indicating an extractor rod and stem with a left-hand thread. I have one of these in my collection, S231233, shipped on March 7, 1963 to H. H. Harris.
Bill
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I had to look because I did not remember the L. I found it, it was lightly stamped and smaller than I would have expected. In addition it has the serial number stamped on the back of the cylinder. I would not expect that on a 1963 gun.
If a gun was reworked during manufacture, S&W stamped the serial number on the rear surface of the cylinder (minus the S) to insure fitted parts were kept together. There may also be a lightly stamped R on the left side of the grip frame signifying the revolver was reworked. This is not as uncommon as one might think.
Bill
Bill
USBP SW tried to post photos but has had some challenges with that so I'm posting his pictures for him. This one is #52 on the list and we added another yesterday for #54 for anyone who might be counting.
Nice gun USBP SW and if you'd like to double your original investment I'd be happy to do it.
Jeff
SWCA #1457
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USBP SW
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I would like to recognize 22highpower, a true gentleman, for helping a technologically challenged Smith aficionado post pictures of one of my prized revolvers. Thank you!
I just bought a 29-1 8 3/8 barrel length with presentation case. Presentation case was all I brought home, the gun needs to be transferred over to me it came out of an estate sale. Was wondering if there is someone here who can re-flock the foam in the presentation case?
I commented on your post in the 1896-1961 section too. We need better pictures to help with value although condition looks very good from what we can see in the fuzzy pictures. Value for -1s has been in the $3k-$4k range although there haven't been many sales lately, reported here anyway. If you have the box/tools even better. I know of one for sale currently with box/tools/paperwork (but probably not correct stocks) with a listed price of $8800 which seems very, very optimistic to me. The downside is that the correct stocks will cost $500-$800 and if not included will reduce the value at least that much. Better pictures. please.
Jeff
SWCA #1457
Jeff
SWCA #1457
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Hi,
Just joined. Wasn't sure if I should start a new thread but figured it couldn't hurt to at least try here too.
I am looking for my Dad's old Model 29. He passed away and I would love to be able to get it back.
Here are some details that may help in locating it.
Serial # S180498
3/18/15 - My Dad sold it to a guy in Libertyville, IL
I found the sales paperwork and was able to talk with the guy who bought it from my Dad. Unfortunately he no longer has it. He sold it several years ago to someone in West Virginia on GunBroker.
I contacted a couple sellers on GunBroker that have Pre 29 44 Magnums listed for sale to see if the one they have matches the serial number. So far no luck. One seller on there suggested joining this forum and asking for help from the members.
Thank you in advance for any advice or tips in locating my Dads old gun. It really means a lot.
Matt
Just joined. Wasn't sure if I should start a new thread but figured it couldn't hurt to at least try here too.
I am looking for my Dad's old Model 29. He passed away and I would love to be able to get it back.
Here are some details that may help in locating it.
Serial # S180498
3/18/15 - My Dad sold it to a guy in Libertyville, IL
I found the sales paperwork and was able to talk with the guy who bought it from my Dad. Unfortunately he no longer has it. He sold it several years ago to someone in West Virginia on GunBroker.
I contacted a couple sellers on GunBroker that have Pre 29 44 Magnums listed for sale to see if the one they have matches the serial number. So far no luck. One seller on there suggested joining this forum and asking for help from the members.
Thank you in advance for any advice or tips in locating my Dads old gun. It really means a lot.
Matt
Matt, more eyes will definitely see it if you start a new thread. Maybe include "Looking for my father's Pre-29" in the title. BTW, I have S180121 that shipped in April 1958 to Portland, OR.
Larry
update
An update to the 29-1 known serial numbers is 70 in my database. I also have 59 serial numbers for the 27-1 guns. The 28-1 guns are falling way behind with 1 serial number, probably caused by most collectors not looking for them!
jcelect
An update to the 29-1 known serial numbers is 70 in my database. I also have 59 serial numbers for the 27-1 guns. The 28-1 guns are falling way behind with 1 serial number, probably caused by most collectors not looking for them!
jcelect
Booneb1
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I have a 29-1 S228960 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
Try to post some pictures and let the experts give some honest answers. If you want to sell it, I bet you can find a home for it here on the forum in the classifieds section.
Booneb1
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29-1 Serial#S228960
My shooter 29-1 should I have it blued or not
My shooter 29-1 should I have it blued or not
