Post by "DoubleAction" on Apr 19, 2006 13:36:51 GMT -5
Something New, Something Blue
It's good to see that S&W hasn't dropped out of manufacturing the blued carbon steel revolvers. The traditional barrels with the standard ejector shrouds are also good to see. My brother purchased one of these 50th anniversary models, with the 61/2" inch barrels ( barrel length is reminicent of the Dirty Harry era ).
From The S&W Website
24 kt Gold Plated Anniversary Logo
Cleaning Kit with Screwdriver
Mahogany Presentation Case
Authentic Square Butt Frame, Serrated Trigger
Cleaning Kit with Screwdriver
Mahogany Presentation Case
Authentic Square Butt Frame, Serrated Trigger
Since its first appearance in 1955, the Smith & Wesson .44 Magnum has transformed history. Used by shooting sports legend Elmer Keith, and by the "Dirty Harry" character created in 1971 by cinema superstar Clint Eastwood, the Model 29 laid first claim to the title of the "most powerful handgun in the world." Today, sportsmen, hunters and collectors can relive the legend of this timeless classic through the release of the 50th Anniversary edition of the Model 29 by Smith & Wesson.
Constructed of carbon steel material with a polished blue finish, the Model 29 features a smooth single-action and crisp double-action trigger pull. The six-shot revolver measures 12 inches in total length with a 6.5-inch barrel and weighs 48.5 ounces. The Anniversary Model features African Cocobolo wood grips along with a 24kt gold-plated anniversary logo visible on the right side of the frame. Each Model 29 will be shipped with a mahogany presentation case and a Smith & Wesson cleaning kit with screwdriver.
The time tested Model 29 is manufactured with an authentic square butt frame and serrated trigger. A red ramp front sight along with an adjustable white outline rear sight is standard on each revolver. Like its predecessor, the Anniversary Model features the same duty-proven configuration that avid shooters have come to expect from Smith & Wesson firearms.
"The impact of the Model 29 on the firearm industry is unparalleled," said Tom Taylor, Smith & Wesson's Vice President of Marketing. "Once in production, the Model 29 changed history by setting new limits for handgun marksmanship and hunting. Today, we are excited to offer this timeless firearm to .44 Magnum enthusiasts everywhere."
Constructed of carbon steel material with a polished blue finish, the Model 29 features a smooth single-action and crisp double-action trigger pull. The six-shot revolver measures 12 inches in total length with a 6.5-inch barrel and weighs 48.5 ounces. The Anniversary Model features African Cocobolo wood grips along with a 24kt gold-plated anniversary logo visible on the right side of the frame. Each Model 29 will be shipped with a mahogany presentation case and a Smith & Wesson cleaning kit with screwdriver.
The time tested Model 29 is manufactured with an authentic square butt frame and serrated trigger. A red ramp front sight along with an adjustable white outline rear sight is standard on each revolver. Like its predecessor, the Anniversary Model features the same duty-proven configuration that avid shooters have come to expect from Smith & Wesson firearms.
"The impact of the Model 29 on the firearm industry is unparalleled," said Tom Taylor, Smith & Wesson's Vice President of Marketing. "Once in production, the Model 29 changed history by setting new limits for handgun marksmanship and hunting. Today, we are excited to offer this timeless firearm to .44 Magnum enthusiasts everywhere."
