Make: Smith & Wesson

Model: 29-3, The .44 Magnum, No. 101208

Serial Number: AHF5941

Year of Manufacture: 1985

Caliber: .44 Magnum

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

Barrel Length: 8 3/8"

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated ramp blade with a red insert 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 checkered Goncalo Alves target stocks with S&W medallions and a speedloader cut. There are some scattered light handling marks. There is a bit of finish wear on the bottom edges. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Fine-plus 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, the bore rates 10/10.

Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 95% of its metal finish. There are spots of light wear and minor erosion at the muzzle on each side. There is light erosion around and behind one cylinder flute. There is faint oxidation on the hammer. The action shows very minor operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in about 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 serial matching box.

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 29-3 built on the N-Frame with a square butt. This revolver has a beautiful blued finish, with target stocks, a target hammer and a target trigger. If you're in the market for a silhouette shooting, hunting, or just informal target shooting revolver this is it. This one has a nice bore and will be perfect for silhouette shooting or handgun hunting, the 29 is a classic addition to any collection. Please see our pictures and good luck!