Stainless Smith & Wesson S&W Model 629-1 The .44 Magnum 3″ Revolver
SOLD FOR: $1,225.00
WOA#: WY240413KF040
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: 629-1, The .44 Magnum Stainless
Serial Number: BBA1023
Year of Manufacture: 1988
Caliber: .44 Magnum & Special
Action Type: 6-Shot, Single and Double Action Revolver with Swing-Out Cylinder
Markings: The yoke cut is marked “BBA1023 / M.629-1”. The butt of the grip frame is marked “BBA1023”. The yoke and sides of the grip frame have inspection marks. The sideplate of the frame is marked with the S&W monogram logo. The right side of the frame is marked with the four-line marcas registradas. The right side of the barrel is marked “44 MAGNUM”, the left side is marked “SMITH & WESSON”. The rear of the cylinder is marked “V”. The ejector cutout of the underlug is marked “S”.
Barrel Length: 3?
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated ramped blade with a red insert, set on a ramped base that is integral to the rib. The rear sight is a square notched white outlined leaf in a click base that is adjustable for windage and elevation screwed to the top strap. The rib and rear sight base are serrated for glare reduction.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece smooth combat style, three fingered stocks with a speedloader cut and S&W medallions on a round butt grip frame.. both grips have handling marks. The points are sharp. The edges of the panels are even where they meet. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in about good plus condition.
Type of Finish: Stainless
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 98% of its metal finish. There are some scuffs and draglines on the cylinder.. There are some draglines and light handling marks. The cylinder has a turn line. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about Fine Plus condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The double-action trigger is smooth and the single action is crisp. The cylinder lockup has hardly any play on all chambers. 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: 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.
This example is a 629-1 with a 3” barrel, Combat style three finger, wood grips, and a stainless finish. The “6” is for stainless steel. The gun is in Fine Plus condition with a few scattered light marks, a great bore, and strong mechanics. If you’re a fan of Smith & Wessons in general this would be a nice addition to the collection. This would make a great “Bear Gun”. So good luck. But you’ve got to ask yourself one question. Do you feel lucky? Please see our pictures and take this thing home.-K.F.
