Please picture s&w model 29

[sol]

The different model 29 smith wesson 29- 2 ,,29-3 ,,29- 4 question what different ??? thank you excuse my english i speak a little bit..sorry

 

[dan belisle]

Everytime S&W made a change that they felt was substantial, the model number had a version change, 29 to 29-1, to 29-2, etc. From the 29-2 on they needed a stronger lockworks, as the silhouette shooters were pounding the guns loose in one season of competition. They also needed ways to make the guns less expensive to manufacture, so they eleiminated the barrel pin, countersunk chambers in the cylinder, and beefed up the lockworks. Later came full barrel underlugs, roundbutt frames, and so on. That's just a generalisation, for complete details I would suggest a copy of Roy jink's book (only in English I'm afraid), or joining the S&W collectors forum. - dan

 

[tgt40]

I got this from handloads.com:

N-Frame Model Blue
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Model 20,21,22,23,24,25 (except 25-5) 26,27,28,29
-1 1960 Change to LH thread
-2 1961 Cylinder stop changed, hole in front of trigger
guard eliminated
-3 1982 Eliminate cylinder counterbore (magnums only)
-4 2004 Thunder Ranch 44 Special, fixed sight
Model 57 1964 Introduced
-1 1982 Eliminate cylinder counterbore
Model 629 1980 Introduced
-1 1982 Eliminate cylinder counterbore
Model 25-5 1978 -5 means 45 Colt caliber
125'th anniversary model, -3 (standard) -4 (delux)
both of these used a shorter than standard cylinder.
-7 1985 45 Colt, 5" barrel, unfluted cylinder
K-Frame Stainless Models

 

[guninhand]

From standard Catologue of Smith & Wesson, 2nd Edition pg145

1957 the .44 Magnum continued as Model29; stamping of model number at serial S179000

1958 8-3/8" barrel introduced, 500 5" barrels manufactured

29-1 1960 Change extractor rod; thread changed to left hand to prevent unscrewing under recoil at serial S220000
Most 29-1 production is found as a three-screw frame

29-2 1961 cylinder stop changed, eliminate trigger guard screw
1968 delete diamond grip insert
1969 change to N serial prefix at serial S333454
1979 6 1/2" barrel length dropped in favor of 6 " standard length

29-3 1982 Eliminate cylinder counter-bore and pinned barrel. Small change in cylinder length to 1.7"

Later changes depend on wether the model is The Silhouette, Classic, DX, Magna Classic, or an Anniversary edition

e.g. For Silhouette

29-4 New yoke retention system/radius stud package; early models marked 29-3E for endurance package
29-5 1990 Longer stop notch in cylinder, new bolt block

 

[solll]

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My number is N-3523?? What birthdate identity for my s&w model 29-2

 

[richardoldfield]

I thought pictures might help. Perhaps others will post photos of their Model 29s. Regards, Richard

Model 29-2:

Model 29-3:

M629-2:

 

[Rudy H]

 

[solll]

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Wowww long barrel ??

 

[dan belisle]

Ten inch barrel with a four position front sight, designed for silhouette shooting. The front sight can be zeroed for four distances, 50 meters (chickens), 100 meters(pigs), 150 meters(turkeys), and 200 meters(rams).- dan

 

[Boxhead]

Here's my 29-2. Pinned, recessed, nickeled with full barrel underlug with interchangeable sight blade and all from the S&W factory. Confused now?

 

[crazy_davey]

Here's my 29-2. Pinned, recessed, nickeled with full barrel underlug with interchangeable sight blade and all from the S&W factory. Confused now?

Not confused, just drooling

Very nice 29!

 

[guninhand]

My number is N-3523?? What birthdate identity for my s&w model 29-2

1970-1972 for range N1-N60000, so probably 1970

 

[Hammerdown]

Here is a model 29-3 Hammerdown.

 

[Lee Enfield]

Here is a model 29-3 Hammerdown.

I think you posted the wrong picture.

 

[Tmax]

here is my model 629-3 with full rib and unfluted cylinder.

 

[str8shot]

Here's my 629-2 Classic Hunter 3" RB, with a Hogue grip, in place of the factory Pachmeyer Gripper.

Scott

 

[Young-Kiwi]

Here's mine after a successful hunting trip....