Smith & Wesson Model 29-2 .44 Magnum, 6-inch, Polished Blue, Pinned & Recessed, Extensive Scroll Engraving (1980)
This 1980 Smith & Wesson Model 29-2 is a classic N-frame .44 Magnum with a 6-inch barrel and polished blue finish, distinguished by extensive scroll engraving across the major exterior surfaces. It features the hallmark pinned barrel and recessed cylinder chambers, adjustable sights, and classic controls. The revolver shows very good overall condition with an excellent, mirror-bright bore.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The revolver presents well with a few minor scratches and blemishes on the finish. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson Model 29-2 revolver
- Case
The Model 29-2 is a six-shot, double-action/single-action .44 Magnum built on the robust S&W N-frame with a fluted cylinder. This example pairs that proven platform with a 6-inch carbon steel barrel and a polished blue finish, delivering the classic long-barrel 29 profile.
Engraving is a standout feature: scroll motifs cover the frame, sideplate, crane, underlug, cylinder, and barrel sides, along with the edges of the topstrap. The barrel’s top rib remains factory serrated and unengraved. The coverage is extensive and even, giving the revolver a distinctive, high-visibility presentation.
It retains the sought-after pinned barrel and recessed chambers, along with a shrouded underlug and an ejector rod with a smooth locking tip and a knurled section under the shroud for disassembly. Controls include a wide trigger and a wide, checkered hammer spur, complemented by large smooth wood target-style stocks with S&W medallions.
Sights consist of a micrometer-click adjustable rear paired with a ramped front sight featuring a red/orange insert. Manufactured in the United States in 1980, this 29-2 brings together classic engineering details and ornate exterior work in a single, cohesive package.