Value Help - 29-5 Classic and 36 no dash

[Inusuit]

I'm helping a friend downsize as he prepares to move to retirement lodging. He has some very nice S&W's that I'm hoping to help him sell:

.44 Magnum 29-5 Classic CX, blue. Factory rubber grips, full lug 6.5" barrel. SN BND 6198 which I think makes it 1989 or so? I'd say ANIB or Excellent + with a very faint turn line and about 5-8% loss of gold on the S&W emblem. Otherwise no blue loss on cylinder or muzzle. Original box with correct end label. All factory paperwork including 50 yard target. He says less than 25 rounds fired.

65-5. Stainless of course, 3" barrel. Correct box with accurate end label. All factory paperwork including the brown wrapping paper. Also Excellent + at least. Light turn line, otherwise ANIB. Came with rosewood combat or boot grips and original RB Magnas. Serial # BRF 1733, so according to Standard Catalog, probably 1994? (I'm still learning to use the SC.)

36 no dash. S&W box but no paperwork or end label. Excellent +. Very faint turn line, otherwise no blueing loss. As noted, I am learning about serial numbers. This one is AHU 1003 for 1986 (?), but based on my ignorance, this seems late for a no dash?

Any assistance, comments, value opinions would be much appreciated. I'm posting two more very nice revolvers in the 61-80 section, a 60 no dash and a 34 no dash.

 

[Rad29]

The 29 Classic DX came with two sets of grips, the papers you mentioned and 4 or 5 replacement front sights. A complete package in 99% condition could bring $1500 or more. (The 6 1/2 inch barrel is the most produced) This set is missing a few important items, the wood combat grips are worth ~$250 and the front sights ~ $100. My guess is the value of this piece is about $1100 to $1200.

Bob

 

[Inusuit]

Thanks, Bob. The replacement front sights are there but only the rubber grips. My old friend replaced the factory grips with Pachmyers on most of his handguns. I'll see if he has the wooden combat grips. He had the original grips for the 65-5 and the originals were still on the 36.

 

[Kernel Crittenden]

Since you have all the boxes, post the Product Code and Spec. Ord. number for each one.

 

[skywag]

Not all new 29 Classic DX's came with two sets of grips. Mine came with one......rubber.