Year starting serial number 1830 680 1850 1400 1857 1600 1900 4700 1920 6618 1930 7730 1945 8711 1951 8912 1953 8920 BOSS & CO., LTD. SERIALIZATION, cont. Year starting serial number 1963 9219 1970 9559 BROWNING SERIALIZATION PRE-1975 SERIALIZATION serialization, firearms may be serialized with either 1968 or 1969 style markings. The number one variation on the Model 29 theme is the Model 629, a stainless steel.44 Magnum introduced in 1978 with serial numbers N629062 to N629200 for a special run of 'pre-production' guns followed by the first production gun, serial number N748564 all with 6” barrels. Description: Smith & Wesson Model 29-2,.44 Magnum revolver, 6.5 inch barrel, White Outline rear sight/red ramp front sight. This 29-2 is pinned and recessed and the serial number dates this revolver to 1977/1978. The condition is excellent, with only a very minor blue wear at the front of the barrel. The serial number of your gun is on the bottom of the grip on the butt. A Model 29-2 serial number should start with a 'N' prefix - example: N 68337. Double check and list the correct serial number. Also, photo's help a lot too. Smith & Wesson Model 29-2. The original Model 29 was superseded by the Model 29-1 in 1960, with modifications made to the ejector-rod screw. The Model 29-2 replaced it the following year, with one screw that had secured the cylinder-stop spring being deleted. The barrel length was shortened from 6 1/2' to 6' in 1979.

1. Model 29 2 Serial Numbers
2. Smith And Wesson Model 29-2 Serial Numbers Value
3. Smith And Wesson Model 29-2 Serial Numbers

Model 29 2 Serial Numbers

SOLD FOR: $2,225

LSB#: 200611RC05

Make: Smith & Wesson

Model: 29-2 ‘The .44 Magnum’, Square Butt, N-Frame

Serial Number: N131901

Year of Manufacture: 1973

Caliber: .44 Magnum

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

Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “SMITH & WESSON”, the right is marked “44 MAGNUM”. The side plate has S&W’s monogram logo, the right side of the frame has the four line Marcas Registradas. The yoke cut is marked with the serial and model numbers. The butt is marked with the serial number. The yoke and the sides of the grip frame have inspector marks.

Barrel Length: 6 1/2”, Pinned

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated ramp blade with a red insert. 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.

Smith And Wesson Model 29-2 Serial Numbers Value

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered Goncalo Alves target stocks with S&W medallions at their tops. The grips have no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. There are no chips or cracks. The checkering is sharp. Overall, the grips are in Excellent condition.

Smith And Wesson Model 29-2 Serial Numbers

Type of Finish: Blued

Finish Originality: Finish is original, the trigger has been polished bright.

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore.

Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 95% of its metal finish. There are some scattered minor scuffs and scratches. The cylinder has a thin turn-line. The hammer has minor operational wear in otherwise strong case color. The trigger has been polished bright. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in about Fine condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder locks up with barely perceptible play on each chamber when the trigger is depressed. The double action trigger is smooth and the single action is crisp. 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: None.

Our Assessment: This is Smith & Wesson’s Model 29-2, built on the N-Frame with a square butt. With its 6 1/2″ barrel, this would make a great target revolver or hunting handgun for those who prefer a challenge. The revolver appears to have seen light use, retaining strong mechanics and a great bore, so this should still prove to be a great shooter. It’s also in high enough condition that Smith collectors will likely show interest. Please see our pictures and good luck!