Firearms

Smith & Wesson Model 29 4" Barrel

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Production data from factory records and collector research. Year ranges are approximate for pre-1968 firearms.

Years	Serial Range	Count	Factory	Country	Confidence

The original "most powerful handgun in the world" (at introduction). Blued N-frame .44 Magnum. Immortalized by Dirty Harry.

Type: Revolver

Action: Double-Action

Caliber: .44 Magnum

Capacity: 6

Year introduced: 1956, USA

Weight: 43.5 oz

Overall length: 11.6"

Status: Active

Intended use: hunting_big_game, home_defense