Smith Wesson 29

[meloman]

Hi guys I have a question for you I have the chance of choosing between a new S&W model 29-2 8 3/8 barrel new in box and never fired serial N663XXX Blue for $1000.00

or a S&W 29 no dash, blue no box, and 6.5 barrel lenght
excellent condition original grips, pachmir grips, holster, and speed loaders (I guess it has been used!) for 700.00

Wich one would be a better gun/investment

I am looking forward to hear from you

Thanks

["DoubleAction"]

First off; Welcome to our forum

In my own opinion; S&W 29 no dash, blue no box, and 6.5 barrel length at $700. as the better deal.

Reasoning behind this :

....The 6.5" is the original "Dirty Harry" version, that made the S&W 29 so popular among the general movie going public.

....The 6.5" is less muzzle heavy.

.....And S&W manufactured more 29-2 runs, meaning that there ae more to be had on the market.

.....I have a Nickel Plated 29-2 Four Inch

...."The 29-2 had the longest production run of any other model 29, from 1961 until 1982, making it the most available in the pre-owned market place."

handgunforum.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=display&action=display&thread=2221

....In the 6 1/2 has the the original S&W grips and it's in excellent condition, You might have stumbled on a very good find. In 1976, these "Dirty Harry" 29's in the 6 1/2" was fetching $500. dollars on the pre-owned markets.
...I having a 29-3 in the 6" because S&W quit making the 29 in the 61/2".

handgunforum.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=display&action=display&thread=2222

...If you would like; I will do a some more research in my S&W price $ collector books today.

["DoubleAction"]

Smith & Wesson 29 .44 Mag. caliber revolver. 4-screw 4" model made about 1959, with smooth Rosewood grips. Shows carry wear, very good condition. $1,295.00 Show Wear / Not Original Grips


mith & Wesson 29-2 .44 Mag. caliber revolver. 1970s vintage 8 3/8" factory engraved and nickel plated model in excellent condition. $1,995.00
see photos Item# PR15388

The asking price is usually not the selling price.

www.collectorsfirearms.com/admin/show_inventory.php?catID=5&subcatID=50

..Go to Gun Broker and do a search on S&W 29
www.gunbroker.com/


From looking at The Standard Catalog of S&W , you might want to work fast on this.

I will send a message to one of our members on this.

[TA]

Yes, I too would go with the no dash model. If it is in nice shape, that is an excellent price!

["DoubleAction"]

...........Thanks TA.