Make: Smith & Wesson

Model: 29-2, The .44 Magnum

Serial Number: N726207

Year of Manufacture: 1980

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 grip is a one-piece Pachmayr "Gripper" checkered black rubber with finger grooves. The grip has minor handling wear with a few light marks. The checkering is well defined. There are no rips or tears. Overall, the grips are in Fine condition as not original to the gun.

Type of Finish: Blued

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore, but there is some stubborn fouling. In this writer's opinion, this bore rates 8+ out of 10.

Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 97% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at some leading edges. There are a few minor nicks, scuffs and small scratches. The action shows light operational wear with a thin turn-line on the cylinder. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in Fine 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.

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 Fine condition with signs of light and responsible 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!