New/old 29-2

[copaup]

I just picked up a new/old Smith and Wesson Mod 29-2, pinned and recessed. I got a very sweet deal and could not pass it up. I've been lusting after a 4 inch 29 for ages, but this one demanded that I take it home despite the longer tube. The gun is fitted with a 5 inch full underlug barrel with the original 6.5 inch tube in the case with the gun. Bluing is original and flawless with the exception of a minor drag line around the cylinder and a small blemish on the 5 inch tube (and I mean small, looks like a pin head). Lock up is nice and tight, the action is INCREDIBLE (why aren't they still like this?), and the barrel cylinder gap is perhaps the tightest I've ever seen on a double action revolver. The gun was owned by a very nice elderly gentleman who seldom fired it. It would fit in in a case of new guns. Its that nice. I can't wait to get my hands on some Keith style 44 spl loads and take it out to the farm. Just had to share.

Sorry about the HUGE pic, image shack was supposed to resize it for me...Click the thumbnail at your own risk!

 

[Rich K]

Very nice piece. Enjoy it.If it ever wants a new home, let me know.

 

[clown714]

one word SWEET

i'm a fan of the old S&W.

just couldn't bring myself to buy a new one,though.

clown

 

[10-Ring]

Well done! Congrats

 

[Deanimator]

I had a nice 4" Model 29-2... until S&W ruined the barrel. They keep trying to get me to let them grind the crap out of the barrel and refinish it to remove the cuts they put into the side of it while fixing the forcing cone (which was defective from the factory).

I just got done sending them the second replacement barrel in a week. They claimed they couldn't use the first.

Do NOT send S&W a firearm not currently in production, for any kind of repair. If they screw something up, they CANNOT replace any major end item, such as the barrel. They will instead attempt to cover their incompetence with clumsy cosmetics.

Word to the wise.

 

[Boxhead]

Nice gun. I like those 29-2's as well.

 

[gezzer]

Leave the 5" barrel it is the rare barrel change it to a 4 inch you will kill the value . Trade it for a four inch or sell me the 5 inch barrel!!!!!