″++SMITH &WESSON 29-3 .44 MAGNUM″

The Smith & Wesson Model 29-3 is a variation of the famous S&W .44 Magnum revolver, distinguished by its removal of the pinned and recessed barrel and cylinder in favor of a more modern crush fit barrel for manufacturing efficiency. Produced during a period of shifting production methods, this N-frame, double-action revolver features a six-shot cylinder. The Model 29, and by extension the 29-3, gained worldwide recognition as "the most powerful handgun in the world" after its portrayal in the Dirty Harry movies in the early 1970s. The 29-3 represents an important point in the revolver's history, showing its evolution to more efficient production methods while maintaining its iconic status among collectors and firearms enthusiasts.