Smith & Wesson S&W 629-3 Mountain Gun .44 Magnum 4″ DA/SA Revolver 1993
SOLD FOR: $1,136.00
WOA#: WY240415EH153
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: 629-3 Mountain Gun, No. 103653
Serial Number: BNZ2602
Year of Manufacture: 1993
Caliber: .44 Magnum & Special
Action Type: 6-Shot, Single And Double Action Revolver with Swing-Out Fluted Cylinder
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “44 Magnum”. The right side of the barrel is marked “Mountain Gun”. The yoke cut is marked with the serial and model numbers. The right side of the frame is marked with the four-line the marcas registradas. The side-plate has a large S&W monogram logo. The butt is marked with the serial number. The yoke and sides of the grip frame have inspection marks. The interior of the ejector rod shroud is marked “S” and the rear face of the cylinder is marked “V”.
Barrel Length: 4”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated ramped blade pinned to a serrated ramp base which is integral to the barrel rib. The rear sight is a square notched leaf in a S&W micrometer click base that is adjustable for windage and elevation. The top-strap, under the rear sight, is drilled and tapped for a scope mount (none included).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grip is a two-piece Smooth wood with heavy grain and ejector cut. There are no noticeable scuffs. There are some light handling marks. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Fine Plus condition.
Type of Finish: Stainless Steel
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 95% of its metal finish. There are a few scattered light handling marks. There are some scattered draglines. There are a couple of scuffs and faint hairline scratches, most noticeable on the cylinder. The cylinder has a light turn line. The markings are clear. The screw heads are sharp. Overall, this handgun rates in Fine-Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder lockup has almost no play on each of the six chambers. The double-action trigger is smooth and the single-action is crisp. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: none
Our Assessment: The 629 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 example is the 629-3 Mountain Gun, it has a 4” barrel, adjustable rear sight, serrated ramp front sight, chamfered cylinder, lightweight 4? barrel, and a stainless finish. As the name suggests, this would be a great carry gun when hiking where you may encounter predators. The .44 Magnum is a stout round and will be good protection against just about anything you’ll encounter in North America. The gun is in Fine-Excellent condition with a few scattered light marks, a great bore, and strong mechanics. If you’re after a powerful revolver for your outdoor adventures, this is a great gun to pick up.
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.“Go ahead, make my day”. Developed in a collaboration between Smith & Wesson and Remington with the input of big-bore handgun shooters including Elmer Keith, The .44 Magnum revolver and cartridge took the revolver world by storm in the 1950s, later to be known worldwide, even outside the firearms community, as “the most powerful handgun in the world” due to its portrayal in the Dirty Harry movies.
If you’re a fan of Smith & Wessons in general this would be a nice addition to the firearms collection and will be a whole lot of fun at the range. So good luck. But you’ve got to ask yourself one question. Do you feel lucky? Remember the “6” is for stainless. Please see our pictures and take this thing home.-K.F.
