Smith & Wesson Model 29-5 .44 Magnum, 6 Inch, Polished Blued N-Frame Revolver with Adjustable Sights
This Smith & Wesson Model 29-5 is a classic N-frame .44 Magnum with a 6-inch barrel, polished blued finish, and target-style controls. The 29-5 engineering change brings endurance-package updates for improved durability, and this example features adjustable sights, a fluted six-shot cylinder, and smooth hardwood finger-groove stocks with S&W medallions.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Mechanics: Action is smooth as glass, lockup is tight.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor scratches and small blemishes are present on the exterior. There are very infrequent, small deposits of pitting visible in the blued finish.
What’s Included
- No box, case, or accessories included
- Any case shown in photos is for display only and is not included
The Model 29-5 is built on S&W’s N-frame with carbon steel construction and a polished blued finish. It has a 6-inch barrel with a serrated top rib and traditional half-lug shroud, paired with a fluted six-shot cylinder chambered in .44 Magnum.
Sights are set up for precision with an orange/red insert ramp front sight and an adjustable rear sight. The revolver retains iron sights as specified.
Controls are configured in a target style, including a trigger and an exposed hammer with a wide checkered spur for confident manipulation in both double-action and single-action use.
This 29-5 includes the endurance-package updates associated with this engineering change level, such as lengthened cylinder stop notches and revised bolt/stop components. The crane is marked "MOD. 29-5," and the revolver is noted as having no internal lock. Smooth hardwood finger-groove stocks with S&W medallions complete the setup.
Manufactured in the United States, this example brings together the classic .44 Magnum configuration with the 29-5 durability improvements and clean, functional features throughout.

