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I should go for this right away, right? Anything I should be aware of or cautious of? I mean I know it's not the exact model from Dirty Harry (no pined barrel)....but I don't think I'll be stumbling around a Model 29 of any variation for this price anytime soon.

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1 Smith & Wesson 29-3 44 mag 8 3/8 barrel.Has target trigger & hammer,red ramp & white outline sights,original finish & grips,plus factory presentation box,No papers.
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Says there are only some light scratches on the barrel.
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http://tinyurl.com/DirtyHarry29
 
Whats Dirty Harry got to do with it?

If you want a Buntline Model 29?

Buy it now.
They ain't getting any cheaper in that condition.

No wait!
Whats Ned Buntline got to do with it either??

rc
 
For the record, Detective Callahan's .44 had a 6.5" barrel.

There was/is a rumor they used the 8 3/8" barreled version when the bank robber was looking up from the sidewalk, but the rest of the time, it was a 6.5"
 
ColtPythonElite said:
That is about $100 less than I often see them priced at...fair priced, but not a steal, IMO.
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rcmodel said:
Whats Dirty Harry got to do with it?

If you want a Buntline Model 29?

Buy it now.
They ain't getting any cheaper in that condition.

No wait!
Whats Ned Buntline got to do with it either??

rc
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Part of my interest in certain guns is driven by cinema.

David E said:
For the record, Detective Callahan's .44 had a 6.5" barrel.

There was/is a rumor they used the 8 3/8" barreled version when the bank robber was looking up from the sidewalk, but the rest of the time, it was a 6.5"
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Hey, If its in the movie for a few moments its good enough for me!

For what it's worth IMFDB claims both were used.
http://www.imfdb.org/wiki/Dirty_Harry#Smith_.26_Wesson_Model_29
 
James Bond uses the 8-3/8" S&W 29 in "Live and Let Die," which stars Roger Moore and Jane Seymour.
 
Fjestad currently values a 29-3 in 98% condition at $525 (with box). With scratches on the barrel, that'd take the condition rating down considerably, so I think 550 might be a little high in most places.

In my region (PacNorWest), where we seem to lead the world in old S&W revolver collectors, however, I see 29s priced all over the map. With a touch of honest finish wear, 550 would be a good price here, but nicks and scratches might be a deal-breaker for me unless the lock-up and lack of other wear was awesome ...

The Dirty Harry gun, of course, was a 29-2.

But if you're in an area where you rarely see clean 29s up for sale, I'd go for it ... They're such neat guns.
 
I think I'll pass then, I swear you guys save my butt all the time. lol
 
You won't see one for $550 around here. Nope. Not even a somewhat rough one.
 
A little more barrel than I like but considering the price and the condition, I'd say go for it.
 
gfanikf said:
I think I'll pass then, I swear you guys save my butt all the time. lol
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I don't think you'll be sorry. 29-2 are far from rare outside of California and I've even seen a few here, though for quite a bit more than $550.

The presentation box would be worth some $$$ if in good shape though.

Dedicate your search & I'm sure you'll find a proper 6.5" 29-2. Inspector Calahan would approve. ;)
 
Yeah, I'm far more happy with the Shield I just got for below MSRP.

Thanks though, I will keep looking for a proper one and eventually I'll get one one that is Millius and Calahan. :)
 
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