Smith & Wesson Model 29-2 .44 Magnum, 8 3/8 in. Barrel, Bright Nickel, Pinned & Recessed (1980)
This 1980 Smith & Wesson Model 29-2 is a .44 Remington Magnum N-frame with the classic pinned-and-recessed construction, an 8 3/8-inch barrel, and a factory bright-nickel finish. It features target-grade adjustable sights with a pinned red-ramp front and checkered wood Magna/service stocks with S&W medallions, making it a standout example from the 1980 production year.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The bright-nickel finish shows light scratches. Timing and lock-up are solid. The cylinder shows wear from use. The checkered wood Magna/service stocks are in very good condition.
What’s Included
- Leather belt holster (open-top) for long-barrel revolver
The Model 29-2 is built on the S&W N-frame in a square-butt configuration and uses a six-shot fluted cylinder. This example is chambered for .44 Remington Magnum and operates in double-action/single-action with an external hammer.
The carbon-steel barrel, frame, and cylinder wear a factory bright-nickel finish, pairing durability with a high-polish presentation. Checkered wood Magna/service stocks with S&W medallions provide a solid, hand-filling grip appropriate for the long-barrel N-frame.
Sight regulation is handled by a pinned red-ramp front sight and a fully adjustable micrometer-type rear sight. The 8 3/8-inch barrel includes a full-length serrated rib and an ejector-rod shroud for a balanced sight picture and protected ejector setup.
Hallmarks of the -2 engineering change are present, including a pinned barrel and recessed chambers. The yoke cut is marked "MOD. 29-2," and the frame bears the customary factory rollmarks: "MADE IN U.S.A. / MARCAS REGISTRADAS / SMITH & WESSON / SPRINGFIELD, MASS."