Author Topic: A "Different" Model 29 (Read 1448 times)

rdnzl · « **on:** April 02, 2005, 09:56:26 AM »

Well, maybe not all THAT different, but I've never come across one with an unfluted cylinder AND a non underlugged 6 inch barrel. It is a Model 29-5 with a serial number that puts it right about December 1989.

It's like a Classic Hunter, only with a regular barrel, or like a regular 29 with an unfluted cylinder.

Its like brand spankin' new, and the bluing is mirror bright, and deep blue/black. I'm not a big fan of RUBBER, but these feel decent, and are the ones that came on it, with the S&W medallions. But.....I'll be looking for some WOOD for it soon.

I have a feeling it was a special order, as the Std. Catalog shows nothing like this one. Or maybe its somebody's Frankenpistol?

No matter, it will be a fun shooter, and not a safe queen.

I had a buddy of mine post some questions about it over on the S&W forum for me. I'm sure some of those guys will know. I'm not allowed to "play" over there.

mt3030 · « **Reply #1 on:** April 07, 2005, 06:45:21 PM »

I've never seen a model 29 like that either, BUT she is one beautiful Lady.
Wally

Japle · « **Reply #2 on:** April 11, 2005, 02:29:08 PM »

This M-29 started as a generic "Dirty Harry Special" with a 6 1/2" bbl and blue finish.
I sent it to the S&W custom shop for a 4" bbl, pinned Patridge front sight, narrow, smooth trigger and action job.
The hard chrome is by Bob Cogan.

John
Cape Canaveral

rdnzl · « **Reply #3 on:** April 11, 2005, 02:42:26 PM »

Nice gun Japle.

But they make one that is real similar to that, its called a 629 :-)

Japle · « **Reply #4 on:** April 11, 2005, 02:52:18 PM »

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But they make one that is real similar to that, its called a 629

True.
But where's the fun in that?

John

Special Ed · « **Reply #5 on:** April 12, 2005, 02:38:10 AM »

It could have been from a special production run S&W did for a distributor.
Some of the gun makers will or used to do this for their larger customers. I have a Rem. 700V with a blued fluted barrel that was done as a special run item.
Anyhow, it's a sweetheart you got there! Enjoy!