Your serial number indicates that your Smith and Wesson model 29 was made between 1977-1978.
You can check with Smith & Wesson customer Service- (800) 331-0852
@ 1973
82 through 86
@1980
-1980
y781580 mod 29-2.The serial number BCF0599 indicates that your Smith and Wesson was made between July of 1988-and April of 1989.
Never made by S&W. The Model 29 is a 44 Magnum
made between 1975/76
The model 29-2 went into production in 1961. They were replaced by the 29-3 in 1982.
Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson, 3rd ed.
last quarter of 1980
The Smith & Wesson Model 29-3, with serial number AVC 6797, was produced in 1987. The Model 29-3 is part of the renowned .44 Magnum revolver series and was manufactured during a period when Smith & Wesson was making various updates and improvements to their revolver line. For more precise dating, specific reference materials or production records from Smith & Wesson can be consulted.