I got my first M29 in 1972 when I got out of the service. I bought it along with a 12 gun cabinet from Montgomery Wards. The gun cabinet had broken glass in it and was sent back twice. They finally got it correct and as it was a lay a way I made the final payment of $172 dollars for the Smith. The check cleared for $1.72! My final price for the M29 (which was a 6.5 inch Nickel in the presentation case) was $175. I still have it and a year or so ago added a 4 inch blued one for significantly more than the original one.
