S&W M29-2 .44 Question--Now with pics

[Alfonso]

How much would you pay for this rig:

"It is a Smith and Wesson, model 29-2, 0.44 magnum, nickel plated, 165 mm barrel.

I also have 150 rounds of ammunition, an RCBS reloading press, a set of 0.44 magnum RCBS reloading dies, a Hornaday Handbook of Cartridge Reloading, 150 casings, 500 lead bullets, 350 primers and a can of powder."

The revolver is in excellent condition. It was owned by a geologist who never had to use it.

 

[Found]

The 29-2 was made from 1961 to 1981 and it’s a 6 1/2” barrel with nickel plating. Does it have a full underlug? Do you have any pictures? With what you have said I would go $600 - $800 without seeing it. I picked up a Model 29 not too long ago for $450, it is blued, has an 8⅜” barrel, and in very good condition.

 

[bigi]

For $800 it would need to be near mint. The other accessories are tough to ship, better to sell locally. If you post good pictures or pm me for more detail.

 

[EdGCNM]

Is "never had to use it" the same as "never had to carry it"? You can put a lot of holster wear and weather damage on a gun carrying it without ever firing it.

 

[Pancake81]

I would feel good about$650, but wouldn't go higher than $750. Guys are asking $1000 for later models with no where near the craftsmanship so go figure... Prices elude me these days. I tend to wait for proper pricing to come along when I want something. People say, "oh that's a screaming deal", wrong. It was just priced fair. The key is sell for what you paid, and we can lower this bs inflation.

I recently posted a WTB add for n frame target grips. I had responses from $100-$200 for about a month. Finally someone said $27 shipping included. Sold! Maybe the others were worth what they were asking, but it wasn't to me

 

[Alfonso]

Remember that I am not only asking for what you would pay for the gun but all the loading equipment as well as a package deal?

 

[Boomer]

How much would you pay for this rig:

"It is a Smith and Wesson, model 29-2, 0.44 magnum, nickel plated, 165 mm barrel
I also have 150 rounds of ammunition, an RCBS reloading press, a set of 0.44 magnum RCBS reloading dies, a Hornaday Handbook of Cartridge Reloading, 150 casings, 500 lead bullets, 350 primers and a can of powder."

The revolver is in excellent condition. It was owned by a geologist who never had to use it.

A full pound of powder is worth $30, primers are worth perhaps $3/100, an outdated loading manual is worth perhaps $5.00, fired brass is worth say a dime a piece, 500 soft lead bullets are worth about $50, used dies are worth $25, the value of the press is largely determined by which model it is, but lets say $75. The loaded ammo has no value unless factory, and most shooters won't trust a stranger's reloads.

Judging from the picture, the gun is desirable, particularly if nickel finished, as those guns are getting tough to find now; I'd put it's value at $650.

 

[Alfonso]

Well he is offering me far less than that with everything included.

 

[G37]

That's a nice revolver. I'd jump on it.

 

[DrSpaceJam]

Well he is offering me far less than that with everything included.

I would snap that up. It's even better if you don't reload right now because this is getting you a sweet gun and a justification to get into reloading as a whole new hobby. If you already hand load, well... I don't hear many reloaders say "I don't really want any new equipment on my bench".

 

[mh434]

If that's the case, BUY IT!! Quick, before he changes his mind, or someone else jumps on it! It's not like it's ever going to go down in value.

They are a riot to shoot. I'd love to have one, personally...

 

[tjhaile]

Guys are asking $1000 for later models with no where near the craftsmanship so go figure...

Most 29-2s were made when S&W was owned by Bangor Punta; not exactly what I would call the "good old days". My first choice for a shooter would be a 29-5 with all of the endurance package upgrades, but no MIM parts or internal lock. From a collecting standpoint, the 29-0s and 29-1s are the most desirable and have the nicest finish. 29-2s are relatively common and run-of-the-mill.

 

[Alfonso]

Serial number N138496. Places gun between 1972 & 1974.

 

[Johnn Peterson]

Most 29-2s were made when S&W was owned by Bangor Punta; not exactly what I would call the "good old days". My first choice for a shooter would be a 29-5 with all of the endurance package upgrades, but no MIM parts or internal lock. From a collecting standpoint, the 29-0s and 29-1s are the most desirable and have the nicest finish. 29-2s are relatively common and run-of-the-mill.

True enough. In the late 60's I purchased my first 29 and presently I'm on my 5th. Two have been 8 3/8" and three, including the one I presently have, 4".

The S&W factory ivory grips, while a scarce item, are not part of the original package.

The exact production numerical
designation of them, I'm not sure, but they were probably 29-2's. I had two at a time, the most accurate or the one I could shoot the best I'd keep, the other was put up for adoption.