Smith and Wesson trail boss

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Can anybody out there tell me when my Smith and Wesson trail boss was made? serial # RSR96xx. and also can you tell me what RSR means. I've been reading a lot of blogs and there seems to be something special about RSR. I think I read that there were only 500 made.
 
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RSR is a wholesale distributor of sporting goods, firearms included, and often contracts with gun makers for an item that is a little different. There has been little collector interest in most special runs unless a very unique item, many of these special runs have been done through the years. Shoot and enjoy your Smith.
 
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RSR is similar to Lipsey's & Davidson's, in that they all contract with various gun manufacturers for a special run made to their druthers.

IIRC, a minimum order for a special run is 500 units, but occasionally a larger run is ordered.



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No, based on the serial number, I can't tell you what year it was made....

I have a model 629-5 Trail Boss 3" Magna Ported gun ....with a serial number around 9500 and it was made between 1997 and 2001....so go by the engineering dash number to approximate a date of mfg.

But the designation of "Trail Boss" ...that is engraved on the right side of my gun...was done on more than one enginerring revision of the model 629's...
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In a 3" barrel, mine is a fun gun to shoot....but a little bit of a "beast" in terms of muzzle jump....vs the longer barreled versions ( I have a model 629 and 29's in 4", 6" and 8 3/8" barrels as well )...and a model like the 629 DX in 8 3/8" is pretty easy to shoot / where the 3" ..is a little tougher. But I like shooting the 3" in "tactical drills" once in a while ...out of a holster..and reloading..etc....

Here are some of my S&W .44 mag's .....
http://thefiringline.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=82120&d=1340222605

A model 29 ( 8 3/8" Nickle at top )
The 629 DX in 8 3/8"
the 629 3" Trail Boss ...
 
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