[Tanaka] S&W M29 "No Dash" 4-Screw 6-1/2inch HW Model Gun (New release scheduled for May 12, 2026 - Pre-order)

【Limited Edition】S&W M29 No Dash 4-screw 6-½ inch

This is a variation that reproduces the rare early model of the popular "S&W M29," with a newly produced "Coke bottle grip" (currently, individual sale undecided).
It is a special model equipped with a new heavy-weight barrel and case-hardened hammer and trigger.
Although it was introduced in magazines and videos as "S&W M29-0 Model Gun (tentative name)," its official name is "S&W M29 "No Dash" 4-screw 6-1/2 inch HW Model Gun."

The 1971 film "Dirty Harry" is widely recognized as a turning point in firearm history. The "S&W M29" used by protagonist Inspector Harry Callahan (played by Clint Eastwood) elevated a high-powered handgun, previously limited to a few enthusiasts for hunting, into an iconic symbol.
The ".44 Magnum" ammunition it uses boasts one of the greatest powers among commercially available handgun cartridges of its time, and the M29, designed to withstand its firing, is highly regarded as the pinnacle of revolvers. After the movie's release, demand surged, causing temporary shortages and price hikes, significantly impacting the market.
The model used in the film was also featured in the sequel, "Magnum Force" (known in Japan as "Dirty Harry 2"), with the "M29-2 (Dash Two)" specification being widely recognized. In S&W parlance, "Dash" indicates generation management with each specification change, and "M29-2" refers to a model that underwent two modifications after the model numbering system was introduced in 1957.
However, only one gun was not actually used in the movie. It is customary to prepare multiple props on the set of action films, and "Dirty Harry" was no exception. Although the screenwriter initially envisioned a 4-inch nickel model of the M29, the M29 was scarce and difficult to obtain at the time, so ultimately, about two 6-½-inch blue-finished models were secured.
One of them was given by Warner Bros. to the star, Clint Eastwood, and the other to screenwriter John Milius. The latter was fitted with an inlaid grip engraved with a message stating that it "was used in Dirty Harry and Magnum Force" and is now on loan and displayed at the NRA Museum.
It is noteworthy that this latter individual is not the commonly known "M29-2" but the "M29," i.e., the "No Dash" specification. This is an early model produced for a very short period immediately after the introduction of the model numbering system in 1957, indicating specifications prior to later improvements and design changes accompanying mass production. At that time, many processes were performed by skilled craftsmen, and despite being an industrial product, its finish possessed extremely high artistic value.
This product is a model that precisely reproduces the specifications and appearance of the real gun held at the NRA Museum using modern technology. While previous Dirty Harry models largely followed the specifications of the "M29-2" and later, this product adopts a different approach. The target of reproduction is the first model with serial number "S206921," which was given to the aforementioned screenwriter John Milius.
Although the existing individual has had its grip changed in later years, this product adopts a "Coke bottle" type grip, named for its constricted shape reminiscent of a cola bottle, unique to the early model, based on the manufacturing background and historical research of the time. It has been revived as a model gun, assuming its original appearance at the time of manufacture.
Furthermore, based on conventional M29 model guns, each part has been fundamentally re-examined and significantly upgraded. By incorporating a newly designed weight into the barrel, it achieves a front-heavy weight balance and a realistic sense of rigidity. For the engravings, a dedicated font reproducing the characteristic typeface of the transition period of the model numbering system is used, faithfully recreating the atmosphere of the time from the frame to the barrel.
As mentioned above, the grip uses a "Coke bottle grip" made of high-grade walnut, achieving both excellent fit and weight. In addition, details that have been lost in modern times, such as the "4-screw" specification and the appearance of the early ejector rod (right-hand thread design; it is not actually a right-hand thread; appearance only), are also reproduced.
Furthermore, the "counterbored" cylinder specification, a characteristic unique to this era, is also reproduced from the original model, enhancing the realism when loading, unique to firing model guns. This is a meticulously crafted model that condenses the charm of the early M29 without compromise.

▲As the name "Coke bottle" suggests, the slim early-model grip is reproduced in high-grade walnut.