Smith & Wesson S&W Performance Center 629-5 Mag-na-Port .44 Mag 6″ Revolver
SOLD FOR: $2225
LSB#: 211101SA03
Make: Smith & Wesson Performance Center
Model: 629-5
Serial Number: HMR0051
Year of Manufacture: 1990s
Caliber: .44 Magnum
Action Type: Single / Double Action Revolver with Swing Out Cylinder
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “PERFORMANCE CENTER”. The right side of the barrel is marked “44 MAGNUM”. The left side of the frame is marked with the S&W Performance Center logo. The right side of the frame has the four-line Marcas Registradas Address. The crane cut is marked with the model number. The butt, underside of the topstrap, and left side of the grip frame marked with the serial number. The sides of the grip frame and the crane have inspection marks.
Barrel Length: 6” Mag-na-Port
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a red ramped blade that is dovetailed into the barrel. The rear sight is a S&W square-notched white-outlined sight adjustable for windage and elevation. The topstrap is drilled and tapped under the rear sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are Ahrends smooth laminate wood with finger grooves. There are a few light handling marks, no major defects. Overall, the grips are in about Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Stainless
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is strong. There is no erosion in the bore.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 98% of its metal finish. There are a couple of light draglines and handling marks. There are a couple tiny nicks, the most noticeable are on the right side of the barrel and on the cylinder. There are a few areas of minor wear under the grips. There is a faint turn line on the cylinder. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The single-action trigger is crisp and the double action is smooth. The cylinder locks up with hardly any play on each chamber. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: Popularized by Dirty Harry movies, the N-frame long barrel S&W revolvers had already been on the shelf in America for a few decades; after the movie, the Model 29 was revered by target shooters and law enforcement alike. The 629 is the stainless steel version and has been made in a variety of configurations since 1979 filling just about any role that could be asked of a .44 Magnum revolver. This one is from the Performance Center and has an unfluted cylinder, slabside barrel, weight system, Mag-na-Port porting, integral Weaver rail on the barrel, and of course a Performance Center action. This revolver has multiple provisions for optics and comes equipped with nice adjustable sights. This one is in great shape and we rarely see this variant so it may be a prime contender for an S&W collection. Whatever your reason for buying this revolver, these don’t come around every day. Please see our photos and good luck!