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Smith & Wesson Model 29

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The Smith and Wesson Model 29 is a six-shot, double-action revolver chambered for the .44 Magnum cartridge, with production beginning in 1955 and the Model 29 name formally applied in 1957. At its introduction it was the most powerful production handgun available. It became world famous after appearing as the sidearm of the fictional detective Dirty Harry Callahan in the 1971 film Dirty Harry, after which retailers struggled to keep it in stock. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

Facts
Classification
Caliber
.44 Magnum 1
Caliber
.44 Special 1
Service Status
In Service 1
Weapon Class
Revolver 1
Introduced Year
1955 1
Weapon Class
Weapon Class (category)
Pistol / Revolver 1
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Operated By

United States Armed Forces, Armed Forces and Units
Source MilitaryFactory.com: Smith & Wesson Model 29 (.44 Magnum)
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Manufactured By

Smith & Wesson

Also in Business Atlas: the manufacturer of this subject.

Source Wikidata: Smith & Wesson Model 29
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1. Wikipedia: Smith & Wesson Model 29
  • Lead, first sentence
    The Smith & Wesson Model 29 is a six-shot, double-action revolver chambered for the .44 Magnum cartridge and manufactured by the United States company Smith & Wesson.
  • Lead, production sentence
    S&W's production of a large N-frame revolver in .44 Magnum began in 1955; the Model 29 designation was applied in 1957.
  • Lead section
    S&W's production of a large N-frame revolver in .44 Magnum began in 1955; the Model 29 designation was applied in 1957.
  • Infobox: cartridge
    .44 Magnum .44 Special
  • Infobox: service
    1955-present
  • Lead section
    The Smith & Wesson Model 29 is a six-shot, double-action revolver chambered for the .44 Magnum cartridge and manufactured by the United States company Smith & Wesson.
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Wikidata: Smith & Wesson Model 29
Wikidata Q1516834, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source
MilitaryFactory.com: Smith & Wesson Model 29 (.44 Magnum)
MilitaryFactory.comOperated By: United States Armed Forces, Operators
Quote, Operated By: United States Armed Forces, Operators
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