Smith & Wesson Model 29-3 .44 Magnum Nickel 6-Inch DA/SA Revolver (1988–1989)
This late-1980s Smith & Wesson Model 29-3 pairs a nickel-plated N-frame with a 6-inch heavy ribbed barrel and target features throughout. It is a six-shot .44 Rem Magnum that also accepts .44 Special, with adjustable sights, factory target stocks, and period-correct rollmarks and markings. Product code 101212 identifies this specific nickel 6-inch configuration.
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.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are minor, superficial scratches and blemishes visible on the exterior surfaces.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson factory blue cardboard revolver box with matching end label (product code 101212)
The Model 29-3 is built on S&W’s robust N-frame with carbon-steel construction and a nickel finish. This example is chambered in .44 Rem Magnum and also accepts .44 Special, offering flexibility in ammunition choice. It is a double-action/single-action revolver with a six-shot fluted cylinder.
The 6-inch barrel features a heavy ribbed profile with longitudinal top serrations and an integral ejector-rod shroud. Factory rollmarks include "SMITH & WESSON" on the left side of the barrel and ".44 MAGNUM" on the right, with "MOD. 29-3" marked on the yoke cut and the "MADE IN U.S.A." address block rollmark on the frame.
Sighting equipment consists of a red-ramp front insert and a fully adjustable rear sight with a white-outline blade. Control surfaces are set up for precision work, including a factory trigger and a wide checkered target hammer.
Factory checkered target stocks with S&W medallions (hardwood) complete the configuration. As a full-size N-frame revolver produced in 1988–1989, this nickel Model 29-3 aligns with sought-after late-1980s features and is identified by product code 101212.