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This is a lore summary, presenting intradiegetic or in-universe information about the subject. For game characteristics and similar data, consult the table on the right.
Game-specific articles
Fallout 2.44 Magnum revolver
.44 Magnum (speed load)
Fallout 3Scoped .44 Magnum
Blackhawk
Mysterious Stranger's .44 Magnum
Fallout 3: MZPaulson's revolver
Fallout 3: BSCallahan's Magnum
FO: New Vegas.44 Magnum revolver
Mysterious Magnum
Mysterious Stranger's .44 Magnum
Fallout 4.44 pistol
Eddie's Peace
Kellogg's pistol
The Gainer
Western revolver
Fallout 76.44 pistol
Western revolver
FO Tactics44 M29 revolver
Fallout ShelterRusty Scoped .44
Scoped .44
Enhanced Scoped .44
Hardened Scoped .44
Armor piercing Scoped .44
Blackhawk
Van Buren.44 revolver
 
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The Smith & Wesson M29 .44 Magnum revolver is a weapon appearing in Fallout 2, Fallout 3, Fallout: New Vegas, Fallout 4, and Fallout 76. It was also supposed to appear in Van Buren (the canceled Fallout 3 by Black Isle Studios).

Background[]

The Smith & Wesson Model 29 is a six-shot, double-action revolver chambered for the .44 Magnum cartridge, manufactured since 1955. This large frame revolver offers excellent accuracy, firepower, and reliability. Multiple models remain available and quite popular in the wastelands, from the shortened 4 1/2 inch variant to the full size, high end monsters with scopes.[1] By default, the revolvers come with tritium illuminated sights.[2]

Models[]

Smith & Wesson M29 with 4" barrel[]

Fo2 .44 Magnum Revolver
Gameplay article:

A model with a shorter barrel and dark wooden grip, this M29 retains its maneuverability and excellent performance against hostile targets, while being easier to operate and maneuver.

Smith & Wesson M29 with 6 1/2" barrel[]

.44 magnum revolver (Fallout New Vegas)

A model with a full size barrel, delivering excellent performance and accuracy. The only better revolver is the .45-70 monstrosity used for hunting large game. Depsite its firepower, it can be concealed by talented infiltrators.

References

  1. Weapon appearance in released games.
  2. Fallout: New Vegas appearance.
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