Smith And Wesson Model 29-2 Serial Number Lookup -

By far the best resource is by Supica and Nahas. This 1,100+ page book contains the official serial number chronology pulled from S&W's factory records. It is available on Amazon or at any gun library.

A factory letter can add $200-$500 to the value of a 29-2, especially if the gun is rare (e.g., a 4-screw, 5-inch barrel, or shipped to a famous entity). smith and wesson model 29-2 serial number lookup

The primary serial number is stamped on the bottom of the grip frame. By far the best resource is by Supica and Nahas

The #1 mistake new collectors make is looking only at the yoke cut (the inside of the frame where the cylinder swings out). On a Model 29-2, that number is often an assembly number , not the official serial number. not the official serial number.