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Re: gun Value S&W 44 special

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Keith B wrote:
WildBill wrote:
MoJo wrote:First it's a Taurus. Taurus made a .44 Special about 20 years ago. I'd offer $250 tops good guns but not premium.
Very observant. I would pass.
Another DOH! :oops:

And :iagree: with MoJo and WildBill
yeah I agree also, I updated the title, goes to show you how some people are just unaware of what they own
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The caliber of the gun is sometimes called .44 S&W.
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Thanks for everyones help / responses :tiphat:
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Keith B wrote:Looks to be a model 629 to me. The .44 special rounds will be harder to find than the .44 mag. Might be worth a little more if everything is really tight and scratches are just real shallow and can be buffed.
The medallions on the grips look like they might say "Taurus" on them.
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The Annoyed Man wrote:
Keith B wrote:Looks to be a model 629 to me. The .44 special rounds will be harder to find than the .44 mag. Might be worth a little more if everything is really tight and scratches are just real shallow and can be buffed.
The medallions on the grips look like they might say "Taurus" on them.
:iagree: They are very blurry, but I believe this is true. BTW, my comment about the bluing is that S&W Model 629s were the stainless steel version of the S&W Model 29.
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Keith B wrote:It could be a Model 29, but the full length ejector shroud throws me off on that.
Although this turns out to be a Taurus, I actually own a Model 29 "Classic" with a full length ejector shroud.
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The Annoyed Man wrote:
Keith B wrote:It could be a Model 29, but the full length ejector shroud throws me off on that.
Although this turns out to be a Taurus, I actually own a Model 29 "Classic" with a full length ejector shroud.
Very nice looking gun.
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The Annoyed Man wrote:
Keith B wrote:It could be a Model 29, but the full length ejector shroud throws me off on that.
Although this turns out to be a Taurus, I actually own a Model 29 "Classic" with a full length ejector shroud.
nice looking gun, I am kinda disapointed that its a tauras now
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Taurus revolvers do have a good reputation, so if you're just looking for a good revolver I'd still try to make a deal.....

I wouldn't pay S&W prices for it though. ;-)
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WildBill wrote:
The Annoyed Man wrote:
Keith B wrote:It could be a Model 29, but the full length ejector shroud throws me off on that.
Although this turns out to be a Taurus, I actually own a Model 29 "Classic" with a full length ejector shroud.
Very nice looking gun.
Thanks. This one's a keeper. I bought it NIB in about 1996. It has a 5" barrel, which is kind of an unusual length, and I think they only made this version of it for a couple of years. No trigger lock, of course. I'm not given to naming my guns under normal circumstances, but somehow along the way, this one picked up the nickname of "Big Poppa." I'll never sell it.

Edited to add: To the OP, if you can get a price you can live with, Taurus IS a reputable brand, and a solidly made .44 Special pistol with a good stout SD load rivals a .45 ACP in capability. I wouldn't turn down this gun if the price is right if I were you...unless you really have your heart set on a S&W.
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Re: gun Value S&W 44 special

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The Annoyed Man wrote:
WildBill wrote:
The Annoyed Man wrote:
Keith B wrote:It could be a Model 29, but the full length ejector shroud throws me off on that.
Although this turns out to be a Taurus, I actually own a Model 29 "Classic" with a full length ejector shroud.
Very nice looking gun.
Thanks. This one's a keeper. I bought it NIB in about 1996. It has a 5" barrel, which is kind of an unusual length, and I think they only made this version of it for a couple of years. No trigger lock, of course. I'm not given to naming my guns under normal circumstances, but somehow along the way, this one picked up the nickname of "Big Poppa." I'll never sell it.

Edited to add: To the OP, if you can get a price you can live with, Taurus IS a reputable brand, and a solidly made .44 Special pistol with a good stout SD load rivals a .45 ACP in capability. I wouldn't turn down this gun if the price is right if I were you...unless you really have your heart set on a S&W.
well I was not really in the market for the gun but if I was gonna get a S&W for 250-300 I would have picked it up, I dont think he will go down to a price I would pay for it now. guess it does not hurt to make him an offer though... I mean it is payday

Edit to add, what is it worth being a tauras? 250 to much?
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zero4o3 wrote: Edit to add, what is it worth being a tauras? 250 to much?
Offer about $200 don't pay over $250.
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MoJo wrote:
zero4o3 wrote: Edit to add, what is it worth being a tauras? 250 to much?
Offer about $200 don't pay over $250.
thats kinda what I was thinking, thanks
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