Make: Smith & Wesson

Model: 29-2, The .44 Magnum

Serial Number: N402680

Year of Manufacture: 1977-1978

Caliber: .44 Magnum, Recessed Chambers

Action Type: 6-Shot, Double Action / Single Action, Swing-Out Fluted Hand Ejector Revolver

Barrel Length: 8 3/8”, Pinned

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated ramp blade with a red insert, it is set on a ramped base integral to the barrel rib. The rear sight is a flat top, square notched and white outlined leaf in a base that is micrometer click adjustable for windage and elevation.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece smooth Goncalo Alves Target stocks with an extractor "football" cut and S&W medallions. The grips have no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Excellent condition.

Type of Finish: Blued

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, this bore rates 10 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 98% of its metal finish. There is some minor finish wear on the muzzle. Otherwise, there are only light handling marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in Excellent condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Included is a wood presentation case, cleaning rod, brush, mop, and grooved alloy-handle screwdriver.

Our Assessment: Developed in a collaboration between Smith & Wesson and Remington with the input of big-bore handgun shooters including Elmer Keith, The .44 Magnum revolver and cartridge took the revolver world by storm in the 1950s, later to be known worldwide, even outside the firearms community, as "the most powerful handgun in the world" due to its portrayal in the Dirty Harry movies. This is Smith & Wesson’s famous Model 29-2 built on the N-Frame with a square butt, probably the most famous .44 Magnum produced. This revolver has a blued finish, 8 3/8" barrel, and nice Target stocks. It is in Excellent condition with little sign of use and comes with a nice display case. If you're in the market for a silhouette shooting, hunting, or just informal target shooting revolver this is it. That being said, the 29 is a certified classic that no collection is complete without! Please see our pictures and good luck!