Serial number S228941, shipped on July 25, 1963 to Zork Hardware in El Paso, TX. It is the only 44 Magnum known with a factory original barrel length of 4 1/2-inches. The person who ordered it probably was inspired by the fact Elmer Keith had an early 44 Magnum cut to 4 1/2 inches. The factory cut a 6 1/2-inch barrel to the desired length and charged an extra $10 for the service. S&W also created a "one of a kind" 44 Magnum. The next rarest barrel length is 7 1/2-inches (one known to collectors, three supposedly made), followed by the 5 1/2-inch length (approximately thirteen made). This 29-2 also letters with smooth stocks.
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