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Originally Posted by heybert
I'd put a conservative $800 since the OP said it was an 8 out of 10. As Twisted indicated, there's nothing special about a 29-2, unless it's a rare barrel length. I have a 4", 6 1/2", and 8 3/8" 29-2 with presentation cases. Picked up a 29-3 with a 3" barrel, but I have a feeling it was re-barrelled at one point. I haven't shot a 5" 29, but do have a 27 5" that I've shot. I like shooting the 6 1/2" 29 better than the 5" 27. Feels more balanced. Heck, my wife even shot it and was able to handle it. My granddaddy 5 screw pre-29 is also a 6 "1/2. Wish I had the provenance for it as it was a prospector's gun. The 6 1/2" barrel was preferred by most prospectors because it tamed the 44 mag to a manageable recoil. Apparently, the 4" was a beast (I can attest to that) and the 8 3/8 was just too long to take out of the holster.
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I agree, roughly around $800 as described, + or - $50 maybe for condition.
I really like shooting my 5" 27-2 and 5 screw pre number 357....I find they balance really good for me. I also like shooting the 6 1/2" 629 Hunter, kind of comparing apples and bazookas though
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The one that I am waiting anxiously for warm weather to shoot is my just acquired Model 657 with 107mm barrel, an 80s gun in .41 Magnum. I already took the wooden target grips off and put some squishy finger groove Pachmayers on it, because I know it is going to have some SNAP! to it. Should be exciting!