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S&W 44 Mag, Age and Value
Kenb6656
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I recently accquired a S&W 44 Mag Mod 29-3 Ser ALB 394X, It is blue 3". Can anybody tell approx how old it is? and what the other numbers stamped near the serial number are ie E4 386XX. I sure hope I got a good deal.
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Lew Horton Special: Caliberr - .44 Magnum, Combat Magnum 3" barrel, contoured wood grips, adjustable white outline rear sight, red ramp front sight, smooth combat trigger, semi-target hammer. Product code: 101224. Only 200 manufactured Model 29.3 in 1985.
Product code 101224 says:
3" blue RB 200
85/Manufactured for Lew Horton
The Blue Book of Gun Values, 25th Anniversary Edition doesn't list a Model 29 with three inch barrel.
Disclaimer: I'm a long way from being an expert, but I hope this is helpful.