Thanks for watching and taking the time to reply. Unfortunately mine seems to have the have the opposite effect. At a range filled with Glocks and ARs, whenever I bring a revolver, it seems to attract attention.
I have an 8 3/8" Model 29-2 that I bought in the 1970s. I opted for the longer barrel because I view .44 Magnum as a hunting cartridge, with a longer effective range than lesser cartridges, so it seemed logical to take advantage of both the longer barrel, for increased muzzle velocity, and longer sight radius, to reduce aiming error. The heft with the longer barrel is perfect, and muzzle rise is diminished by the longer barrel as well, which makes follow-on shots faster than with a shorter barrel. These guns are beautifully made, and the trigger is exceptional. I have a 4" Python - that was a gift; I'd have chosen a 6" for the same reason: long range cartridge - and the Smith reset is faster than the Colt's, even though the Python is smoother in pull. Can't fault the Smith, though - a real jewel of the gunmaker's art.
29-2 with the Coke bottle grips is my favorite in your collection. I have four 29-2s. One blue 6 1/2", one nickel 61/2", one nickel 4" and one blue 6". Nice collection you have!
Thank you so much for watching. The one you mentioned is definitely the one I hold nearest and dearest to my heart. I don’t know if I mentioned it in the video but it’s also the first one I got.
Walked in to my local gun shop to see clerk just taking in a 4 inch 29-2 blue. I bought it on the spot. Has some flecks but over all great blueing and full TTT. All for $850. A great buy that never got on the sales floor. 😊
Smith & Wesson made some really nice revolvers back in the day. You've got quite a nice collection of 44mags. If I'm not mistaken I believe your 8in is really an 8 3/8". My favorites are the 29 and 29-2s.
They sure did. Some of their new stuff reeks of quality as well. To me though, the older stuff will always be when I’m after. You are correct that what I referred to as an 8 inches is actually 8 3/8. They came up with some weird lengths because the 10 inch is really 10 5/8.
Couldn’t agree more. I want to add a 629 - one to the collection because I missed out on one at my local shop. At the time I was all into blue guns but I really want a 6 inch and it might as well be stainless.
@@bripro68 Yes. I have the 1993 Model 29, which of course does not have the pinned barrel, nor the recessed cylinders. But it shoots great. I also have the 357 Model 27, bought in 1976, which does have the pinned barrel and recessed cylinders. Great old school revolvers.
@@WildWing-wl7nj funny you would bring up a 27. I actually just bought one with the 8 3/8 inch barrel on gun broker. It’s currently at my FFL recipient but I haven’t had a chance to get it yet. My 629 which is from the early 2000s shoots just as accurate, if not more so, than the old ones
@@bripro68 You'll like the Model 27. If it's an old one, it probably has a post front sight and small grips. On the other hand, if it's a presentation piece, it might have a ramp front sight, target ramped and rear sight, and maybe target hammer and trigger. They didn't usually come with that.
bonjour belle collection de revolver 44 magnum en sw merci pour cette vidéo explicative j'ai coup de coeur pour le 44 a canon cours merci de se partage cordialement
bonjour aucun soucis c'est agréable de faire des échanges d"informations entre passionnés cars même si je n'ai pas d'armes je suis toujours passionné pars celles ci a bientôt a une époque j'ai fais du tir mais j'ai arrêter a cause des lourdeurs administratives mais la passion est toujours intacte chez moi a bientôt cordialement.
All except the 4 inch and 629 are wearing the stocks I received them with. There’s really only two that I would say have the stocks they left the factory with and they are both the 29-2s. The blued one actually has the serial number written inside of them (but I guess I’ll never know for sure who wrote it there), and the nickel one came with a story I actually believe. I bought it from a Doctor who was most likely in his 60s who said he bought it when he was still in school, fired a box of ammo through it and put it in his safe. As his collection grew he was always enamored with the newest one so this just sat. When he saw my want to buy ad, he thought to himself I have one of them I should just sell it and he said he was holding his breath when he pulled out the presentation case to look inside after all those years. He also told me when he first opened it he thought the gun was destroyed, but actually what happened was all the blue flake material from the presentation boxes lining had come loose but wiped right off the gun. As far as the 10 5/8” -3 it was a GB pick up so I’m not sure if they are original to the revolver. When I was doing research, I saw some had the style stocks as mine (typically in the lighter color) and some had speed loader cut stocks, so I really don’t know what it was supposed to originally have. Thanks for watching the video and that is a good point about the stocks. I think the next video I make will be my Smith 357’s, and there is some variation in the stocks with those as well.
That’s a good question. Unfortunately the best answer I could give is in the form of a question. How much is it worth to you? GunBroker can be tough since you’re competing with a national potential customer list.
@@user-cr3ne2yg5e glad to hear from you. I greatly enjoy hearing from international viewers. What are the gun laws where you are? Can law abiding citizens own a collection like this in your country?
It’s a 1964/65 produced gun. I can’t narrow it down any more than that. The serial number look up just comes up 1964/1965 but yes, it is the same model and barrel length made famous in the Dirty Harry movies. Here’s a link to a Harry Callahan themed display case I made for it ua-cam.com/video/bRI83Lhi5mA/v-deo.htmlsi=SznPrZG6PQk2Ygqn
@@carlhensley3823 It’s my pleasure. I enjoy that people still appreciate older revolvers. I have my fair share of modern pistols as well, but the older stuff is near and dear to my heart.
bonjour pour répondre a votre question c'est possible mais ultra compliqué au niveaux administratif et nombre d'armes très limités et les prix plus élevé que chez vous cordialement
Love the 4” man. It’s amazing. They all are. Congratulations.
Thank you. I’m real happy with that four inch as well. Now to find a 3” and a 5”!!
I have a 29-3 with a six inch barrel. It's really nice for those days when I want the range all to myself
Thanks for watching and taking the time to reply. Unfortunately mine seems to have the have the opposite effect. At a range filled with Glocks and ARs, whenever I bring a revolver, it seems to attract attention.
I have an 8 3/8" Model 29-2 that I bought in the 1970s. I opted for the longer barrel because I view .44 Magnum as a hunting cartridge, with a longer effective range than lesser cartridges, so it seemed logical to take advantage of both the longer barrel, for increased muzzle velocity, and longer sight radius, to reduce aiming error. The heft with the longer barrel is perfect, and muzzle rise is diminished by the longer barrel as well, which makes follow-on shots faster than with a shorter barrel. These guns are beautifully made, and the trigger is exceptional. I have a 4" Python - that was a gift; I'd have chosen a 6" for the same reason: long range cartridge - and the Smith reset is faster than the Colt's, even though the Python is smoother in pull. Can't fault the Smith, though - a real jewel of the gunmaker's art.
29-2 with the Coke bottle grips is my favorite in your collection. I have four 29-2s. One blue 6 1/2", one nickel 61/2", one nickel 4" and one blue 6". Nice collection you have!
Thank you so much for watching. The one you mentioned is definitely the one I hold nearest and dearest to my heart. I don’t know if I mentioned it in the video but it’s also the first one I got.
Walked in to my local gun shop to see clerk just taking in a 4 inch 29-2 blue. I bought it on the spot. Has some flecks but over all great blueing and full TTT. All for $850. A great buy that never got on the sales floor. 😊
Smith & Wesson made some really nice revolvers back in the day. You've got quite a nice collection of 44mags. If I'm not mistaken I believe your 8in is really an 8 3/8". My favorites are the 29 and 29-2s.
They sure did. Some of their new stuff reeks of quality as well. To me though, the older stuff will always be when I’m after.
You are correct that what I referred to as an 8 inches is actually 8 3/8. They came up with some weird lengths because the 10 inch is really 10 5/8.
Gorgeousoaueus!
Couldn’t agree more. I want to add a 629 - one to the collection because I missed out on one at my local shop. At the time I was all into blue guns but I really want a 6 inch and it might as well be stainless.
Great video.
Thanks for watching. Do you own any yourself?
@@bripro68 Yes. I have the 1993 Model 29, which of course does not have the pinned barrel, nor the recessed cylinders. But it shoots great. I also have the 357 Model 27, bought in 1976, which does have the pinned barrel and recessed cylinders. Great old school revolvers.
@@WildWing-wl7nj funny you would bring up a 27. I actually just bought one with the 8 3/8 inch barrel on gun broker. It’s currently at my FFL recipient but I haven’t had a chance to get it yet.
My 629 which is from the early 2000s shoots just as accurate, if not more so, than the old ones
@@bripro68 You'll like the Model 27. If it's an old one, it probably has a post front sight and small grips. On the other hand, if it's a presentation piece, it might have a ramp front sight, target ramped and rear sight, and maybe target hammer and trigger. They didn't usually come with that.
My favorite is the
29 - 2.
😊
Nice guns. I’m a 44 mag fan
It may be my favorite caliber but 357 is very close
Beautiful revolvers ! Love the 4" barrel!
Me too. That’s my most recent and as it turns out the hardest to find!
Very nice.
Thank you and thanks for watching.
One Of The Best S&w M29 Handgun.
I really lucked out with the 6.5. Got out for 900 too which was a great price at the time I bought it.
bonjour belle collection de revolver 44 magnum en sw merci pour cette vidéo explicative j'ai coup de coeur pour le 44 a canon cours merci de se partage cordialement
I’m happy to share. Thanks for watching. Are you able to own weapons like this where you live?
Beautiful collection 😍
Thank you. Do you have some yourself?
@@bripro68 no one day I hope to own two of them
bonjour aucun soucis c'est agréable de faire des échanges d"informations entre passionnés cars même si je n'ai pas d'armes je suis toujours passionné pars celles ci a bientôt a une époque j'ai fais du tir mais j'ai arrêter a cause des lourdeurs administratives mais la passion est toujours intacte chez moi a bientôt cordialement.
That long barrel 29-3 has the beautiful dark stocks. I have never seen that before. Are they original ? They were typically blonde by then.
All except the 4 inch and 629 are wearing the stocks I received them with. There’s really only two that I would say have the stocks they left the factory with and they are both the 29-2s. The blued one actually has the serial number written inside of them (but I guess I’ll never know for sure who wrote it there), and the nickel one came with a story I actually believe. I bought it from a Doctor who was most likely in his 60s who said he bought it when he was still in school, fired a box of ammo through it and put it in his safe. As his collection grew he was always enamored with the newest one so this just sat.
When he saw my want to buy ad, he thought to himself I have one of them I should just sell it and he said he was holding his breath when he pulled out the presentation case to look inside after all those years.
He also told me when he first opened it he thought the gun was destroyed, but actually what happened was all the blue flake material from the presentation boxes lining had come loose but wiped right off the gun.
As far as the 10 5/8” -3 it was a GB pick up so I’m not sure if they are original to the revolver. When I was doing research, I saw some had the style stocks as mine (typically in the lighter color) and some had speed loader cut stocks, so I really don’t know what it was supposed to originally have.
Thanks for watching the video and that is a good point about the stocks.
I think the next video I make will be my Smith 357’s, and there is some variation in the stocks with those as well.
the 4" 29-2 looks like possibly an early 60's? Maybe late 50's!
I wish I was that blessed. Unfortunately on the 4 inch I had to settle with a 29-3.
What’s the most I should pay for a dash 2 4inch that’s mint on GB ?
That’s a good question. Unfortunately the best answer I could give is in the form of a question. How much is it worth to you?
GunBroker can be tough since you’re competing with a national potential customer list.
Прекрасная коллекция...
Прекрасные Револьверы🔥
Thank you may I ask where you are viewing from?
@@bripro68 I am from Russia, Kazan city
@@user-cr3ne2yg5e glad to hear from you. I greatly enjoy hearing from international viewers. What are the gun laws where you are? Can law abiding citizens own a collection like this in your country?
What year was the 29-2 made is it the same 44 like dirty harry had
It’s a 1964/65 produced gun. I can’t narrow it down any more than that. The serial number look up just comes up 1964/1965 but yes, it is the same model and barrel length made famous in the Dirty Harry movies. Here’s a link to a Harry Callahan themed display case I made for it ua-cam.com/video/bRI83Lhi5mA/v-deo.htmlsi=SznPrZG6PQk2Ygqn
@@bripro68 thank you sir
@@carlhensley3823 It’s my pleasure. I enjoy that people still appreciate older revolvers. I have my fair share of modern pistols as well, but the older stuff is near and dear to my heart.
bonjour pour répondre a votre question c'est possible mais ultra compliqué au niveaux administratif et nombre d'armes très limités et les prix plus élevé que chez vous cordialement
I understand thank you for sharing that information. Sometimes I need to be reminded that not everyone can have these things.
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