info on S/W 44 mag please

[quiknot]

i inherited a S/W 44 mag model 29-2, S/N N752299 nickel finish (i think, doesn't look stainless))...was wondering if anyone had info on it and a value to it.

Thanks

 

[Gordon]

Worth about $500 in nice condition. Don't shoot alot of "mega loads" thru it, as it will need a factory tuneup sooner. They improved the lock up to take lots of heavy bullet loads in the late 80's. I shot 20,000 moderately heavy cast bullet loads (21grains 2400 under a 250 grain Keith Lyman 421429 bullet) and other before I 'wore out' my 4" model 29-2 . After getting a factory overhaul about 17 years ago I used it until my oldest son grabbed it, and still shoots it (but not like I did !) now and again.
I still have a nice 8 3/8" 29-2, and with out the box beleve it to be worth about $600 around here.

http://www.gunsamerica.com/guns/976748356.htm


http://gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=60991859

 

[Gator]

Quiknot, that is one sweet revolver you got there. The -2s are highly prized because they were the last 29s to have pinned barrels and recessed cylinders.
I think $500 for a nice one is low; N-frames prices have risen tremendously in the last couple of years.
Barrel length and grips affect value too. For instance, coke bottle grips alone are worth over $300, and they are seen on some 29-2s!
Check the online auction sites for completed auctions to get a good idea of current value.

How about a pic?

 

[carl418]

Going by the serial number, your gun was made in 1980. Depending on condition, I agree it's worth upwards of $500... but, it won't have 'cokes' on it. Those were on the very early 29s.

 

[SaxonPig]

Value can vary wildly. The 4" will bring the most and the 8" the least. The 6" is most common (6.5" before 1978). Is it in the wooden box?

A 4" in the box will get $650 +/-, the 8" all by itself will get $450 +/-.