Snagged a nice Pre-29

[JeffD607]

I found this Pre-29 on GB and the listing stated that it was also for sale in the store and could be pulled off GB at any time. I called them immediately and snagged it for three bills under the asking price with no shipping charges or sales tax. I think I did okay! Now, I am waiting on the letter to see if it can help "splain" why an April of 1958 serial number revolver is in an early blue case with a button latch. Any ideas how and does the early case increase the value?

 

[Wiregrassguy]

What serial number is written in white grease pen on the bottom of the case? The pebble case is quite valuable on its own.

 

[Gun Relics]

Most likely the case was not original to the revolver. I sure wouldn't complain. The gun is a beauty and the case is quite nice and hard to find. The bottom case liner looks original too.

Great buy!

 

[45Smashemflat]

Purdy!

 

[JeffD607]

What serial number is written in white grease pen on the bottom of the case? The pebble case is quite valuable on its own.

Unfortunately, there is not a SN written on the bottom.

 

[JeffD607]

Most likely the case was not original to the revolver. I sure wouldn't complain. The gun is a beauty and the case is quite nice and hard to find. The bottom case liner looks original too.

Great buy!

Yes, the case is all original. I'm hoping that it was made a while before it shipped and S&W was using up some cases.

 

[RT44nut]

Very nice with a nice case. Great pictures also.

 

[Thaddeus Beauregard]

Dang...that is beautiful!!! Just from what I can tell in the pics, the polished bluing looks to be as nice as I've ever seen on a S&W revolver, in the same league as the old school Colt Python "royal blue" finish! Very nice Coke stocks that appear to be pristine too! Great find! I wouldn't care that much if the pebble case isn't original; it's a very nice pairing with the gun!

 

[JeffD607]

Very nice with a nice case. Great pictures also.

Thanks Randy!

 

[JeffD607]

Purdy!

Thanks!

 

[JeffD607]

Dang...that is beautiful!!! Just from what I can tell in the pics, the polished bluing looks to be as nice as I've ever seen on a S&W revolver, in the same league as the old school Colt Python "royal blue" finish! Very nice Coke stocks that appear to be pristine too! Great find! I wouldn't care that much if the pebble case isn't original; it's a very nice pairing with the gun!

Thanks! Believe it or not, there are a few slight imperfections on it that don't show in the pictures. But, then again, it's almost 60 years old.

 

[Gun Relics]

Yes, the case is all original. I'm hoping that it was made a while before it shipped and S&W was using up some cases.

What I would be hoping for is to find a 5 screw Model 29 in a smooth leatherette case and swap them. Win Win! That may be a little much to ask for, but that's me.

 

[series guy]

No it's almost 70 years old. Extremely fine looking gun and case.