Ok my guess model 29 model 37 with pearl handles robber has a single action of some kind, and the other. Smith and wesson model 29 worth page 2 trap shooters forum. What is the value of a nickel 44 magnum smith and wesson. A new york taxi driver fights against his awful depression by improving the area where he lives. The revolver came in a blued steel version, however, there were limited runs of bright nickel plated guns. Taxi driver said, the magnum they use that in africa for killin. Thomas wolfe, gods lonely man travis bickle, age 26. It is in mint condition with maybe only a box or two of shells fired at most. Apr 21, 2016 taxi driver 1976 scene travis buys guns duration. Travis at the gun range posted a year ago by theultimatehippo 2251 yeah hes shooting a smith and wesson 29 with one hand on double action his target is at least 20 yards out and hes hitting it dead on, im calling bs on that, the recoil from that thing is pretty legit and its considered to be one.
Travis at the gun range posted a year ago by theultimatehippo 2251 yeah hes shooting a smith and wesson 29 with one hand on double action his target is at least 20 yards out and hes hitting it dead on, im calling bs on that, the recoil from that thing is pretty legit and its considered to be one of the most powerful handguns ever made. The 29 was made famous by the clint eastwood character, detective dirty harry callahan in films back in the 70s and 80s. We have got you covered with our large selection of top rated holsters. When bickle fires his guns on the range, his model 36 becomes a. There is some yellowing on all pages and a tiny bit of chipping along the edges because of age. Travis at the gun range taxi driver 1976 discussion.
Both of these are weapons he purchases from easy andy and are used in the film. Most of original finish remains see photos for condition. Each is based on a model known for legendary performance then enhanced with modern advantages. A fellow taxi driver refers him to an illegal gun dealer, easy andy, from whom travis buys four handguns, most notably a.
Sell your smith and wesson 292 for free today on gunsamerica. The smith and wesson model 58 is a 6 shot n frame revolver in caliber. Later travis fires the guns he bought at a shooting range, but the small silver and white pistol is an italian armigalesi. Thomas wolfe, gods lonely man travis bickle, age 26, lean, hard, the consummate loner. This 29 2 is pinned and recessed and the serial number dates this revolver to 19771978. Very gritty violent downbeat film about a pyschovigilante cab driver taking on local bad guys. Although the model 29 has never been the most powerful handgun in the world as stated in the movie, the model 29 was among the most powerful at the time, at least as far as commercially available weapons go. The model 29 2 replaced it the following year, with one screw that had secured the cylinderstop spring being deleted. This 292 is pinned and recessed and the serial number dates this revolver to 19771978. Sales of the smith and wesson model 29, which was the featured model, skyrocketed when dirty harry first appeared in the theaters, although a debate rages today as to whether i. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. The 29 3 isnt weak, it just doesnt have the endurance upgrades.
Smith wesson 10 19 29 etc revolver thumb release and nut blued. Taxi driver internet movie firearms database guns in. He starts by stopping a thief stealing from a local convenience store, and then tries to encourage a young prostitute called iris to quit her job by giving her money, in an effort to send her back to her family. Feb 16, 2020 sales did not increase from taxi driver but took off with dirty harry. Ill take my beat up model 10 over any new smith with a lock. Need help writing research paper on the smith and wesson model. Smith an wesson model 29 by bagera3005 on deviantart. And what the hilary hole represents is even more disgusting than the cosmetic blemish.
At home, travis practices drawing his weapons, and modifies one to allow him to hide and quickly deploy it from his sleeve. This model 29 dates to 1958 according to the serial number. The model 29 is a smith and wesson n frame revolver, it was first introduced in 1955. Clint eastwood made it known as the most powerful handgun in the world. Then in 1971, it became one of the most famous and desirable handguns. The gun was made famous by clint eastwood who used the gun in the movie dirty harry. This is a replacement and more concise version of the previous rgr video on the smith and wesson model 29 the gun made famous in the clint eastwood dirty harry movies. It was also shown in the popular film taxi driver in 1976. The whole conviction of my life now rests upon the belief that loneliness, far from being a rare and curious phenomenon, is the central and inevitable fact of human existence. Since the very first time i saw harry callahan pull out that big ole 44 magnum i have always wanted one. Im going to answer this question in two parts with my american hat on, and then my korean hat. Second, taxi driver is the primary topic for this name, even if there are other films or other search terms that are similar.
Sales did not increase from taxi driver but took off with dirty harry. This is the 5screw original model, one of 6,500 made. During the first year i owned it, i put a couple hundred rounds through it, which is a considerable amount being its a 44mag with wood grips ouch. What do korean quorans think of the 2017 film a taxi driver. This is original research, as someone apparently watched the movie and made observations of these supposed changes. When people search for taxi driver, this film is what they are looking for, for the most part, so it is the primary topic. Did the movies dirty harry 1971 and taxi driver 1976. The condition is excellent, with only a very minor blue wear at the front of the barrel.
That is why there is a dab link at the top of the article, in case someone came here by accident. The potent model 629 offers users protection from bears and other predators. Discussion in general firearms forum started by bac1023, mar 4, 2012. The endurance upgrades dont make a gun any stronger they are all made of the same steels, but they do make them much more durable, which keeps them from loosening up with regular use of full power ammo, and i am talking about factory ammo, not hotrodded handloads as some would lead you to believe were the cause of all the. Robert deniro really knows how to be the best in the bussines. It has been featured in many cult movies like dirty harry and taxi driver and it is one of the most appreciated game revolvers. Each is based on a model known for legendary performance then enhanced with modern. Sep 30, 2010 time to arm up for the cleansing of the filth. The 629 model designation derives from smith and wesson s practice of denoting a stainless steel version of one of their already existing designs by placing a 6 in front of the model number of the original weapon. Introduced in 1955, it won great fame as the most powerful handgun in the world in the 1971 clint eastwood film dirty harry.