S&w 29

[SmithManatee]

What was the S&W 29 called before 1957, was it just called the .44 magnum?

 

[blackrussian]

http://www.bowersweapons.com/SMITH AND WESSON MODEL 29 HISTORY.htm

 

[pendennis]

It was known as the .44 Magnum prior to mid-1957, when all S&W revolvers received model numbers.

 

[Driftwood Johnson]

Yeah, and before 1957 the Model 27 was known as The 357 Magnum.