Specifications
Weapon type:
Revolver
Weight:
1.177 kg
Calibre & Catrige:
.44 Magnum (10.9x33mmR)
Manufacturer:
Smith & Wesson
Action:
Double-action
In service:
1955-present
Capacity:
Six round cylinder
The Smith & Wesson model 29 is a a six-shot, double-action revolver with a .44 Magnum cartridge. At the time of production this model was the most powerful production handgun, but it was later overtaken by handguns with .50 Action Express cartridges. It was made famous worldwide by association with the fictional character Inspector Harold Francis Callahan, also known as Dirty Harry from the Dirty Harry film series.