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. 1-Smith & Wesson Model 25-5, serial number N6810XX, 8 3/8” pinned barrel, blued. Excellent condition with some blueing thinning at front of trigger guard and leading edge of frame, leading edge of cylinder, turn line. 2-Smith & Wesson Model 29-2, serial number N4398XX, 6 1/2” barrel, pinned and recessed, blued. Mint condition with faint.

1. 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.
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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.

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.

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.

Smith & Wesson Model 29-2 Serial Numbers

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!