what did I just trade for??
Buddy of mine has mentioned that his kid has been wanting a new rifle, so after awhile we finally got around to talking about it. Kid mentions that he doesn't have a lot of $$ but he has some trading stock. Well after it's all said and done I traded a used 700 SPS stainless in 300WSM for a model 29 S&W. We pretty much agreed to the deal over the phone so with his description of the gun I figured we'd come out pretty close to each other..........But when the pistol came out it wasn't a standard 29, but I'm not sure which variation it is though and would like some help on it.
It's a 29-3, S# BAR9525, 5.75" ported blued 6 shot, with adjustable rear sights as well as an adjustable front sight with an elevation wheel, and 4 numbered screw heads in it and aftermarket Hogue grips on it.
The front sight is what throws me off, is it factory??? Thanks in advance.
I forgot to mention that it has a smooth cylinder also.
Todd
It's a 29-3, S# BAR9525, 5.75" ported blued 6 shot, with adjustable rear sights as well as an adjustable front sight with an elevation wheel, and 4 numbered screw heads in it and aftermarket Hogue grips on it.
The front sight is what throws me off, is it factory??? Thanks in advance.
I forgot to mention that it has a smooth cylinder also.
Todd
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Only one I could find with those features, was the Lew Horton "Classic Hunter". Circa 1987. You got the best end of the deal, IMHO. 
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I have the 10 5/8 one with the adjustable front sight. They are 1/10 wide and you can set to dead on at 4 ranges. Push down on the rear of the sight and spin the wheel. I have mine set at 50, 100, 150 and 200 yards. There is an allen screw to set each of the 4 positions.
Yours sounds like one of those special order perhaps on of a group.0 -
Rufe, that is exactly the one, thanks! Where can I find some info on it? 0 -
quote:Originally posted by toad67
Rufe, that is exactly the one, thanks! Where can I find some info on it?
According to the S & W book. Only 5,000 were made for Horton in that configuration. But Smith probably made 100 other different models for him, over the years?
Post to the S & W forum if you have more questions. It appears to be a real nice revolver. Doubtful it would be any more valuable, than any of the other 29's. They made for him though.0 -
quote:Originally posted by rufe-snow
quote:Originally posted by toad67
Rufe, that is exactly the one, thanks! Where can I find some info on it?
According to the S & W book. Only 5,000 were made for Horton in that configuration. But Smith probably made 100 other different models for him, over the years?
Post to the S & W forum if you have more questions. It appears to be a real nice revolver. Doubtful it would be any more valuable, than any of the other 29's. They made for him though.
I have the #3 edition of the S&W book, where is it in there, or maybe get me close?0 -
quote:Originally posted by toad67
quote:Originally posted by rufe-snow
quote:Originally posted by toad67
Rufe, that is exactly the one, thanks! Where can I find some info on it?
According to the S & W book. Only 5,000 were made for Horton in that configuration. But Smith probably made 100 other different models for him, over the years?
Post to the S & W forum if you have more questions. It appears to be a real nice revolver. Doubtful it would be any more valuable, than any of the other 29's. They made for him though.
I have the #3 edition of the S&W book, where is it in there, or maybe get me close?
Page 201. Lower right side. 2nd from the bottom.0 -
If it has a fluted cylinder, it's a factory gun called Silhouette Model [^]You could set the front sight for the four positions [;)] 0
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