Stainless Smith & Wesson S&W Model 629 The .44 Magnum 4” Revolver 1980-83

SOLD FOR: $1,330.00

LSB#: WY241019DB020

Make:  Smith & Wesson

Model: 629  The .44 Magnum Stainless

Serial Number: N840380

Year of Manufacture: 1980-1983

Caliber: .44 Magnum & Special

Action Type: 6-Shot, Single and Double Action Revolver with Swing-Out Cylinder

Markings: The yoke cut is marked “N840380/MOD 629”. The butt of the grip frame is marked “N840380”. 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 of the barrel is marked “SMITH AND WESSON”

Barrel Length:4 Inches

Sights / Optics: The front sight is 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 one-piece Hogue rubber overmolded cobblestone textured target grips with a Hogue logo medallion. The grips rate in fine overall condition.

Type of Finish: Stainless

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp.  There is stubborn fouling in the bore. There is no erosion in the bore. 8.5/10 for a bore rating.

Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 95% of its metal finish. There are some scuffs on the finish and draglines on the cylinder. The cylinder has a turn-line. There are burn marks on the cylinder face and on the sides. There is carbon on the top strap but does not appear to have cut it. The grips have light handling marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about very good 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: Comes with a Basket Weave holster (Black)

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 with a 4” barrel, combat grips, and a stainless finish. The gun is in very good 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 firearms collection and will be a whole lot of fun at the range. You could even take it hunting. So good luck. But you’ve got to ask yourself one question. Do you feel lucky?  So bid high and bid firm. I highly encourage you to take a look at the condition in our high-quality photos. Good luck on your bid. -K.F.

Stainless Smith & Wesson S&W Model 629 The .44 Magnum 4” Revolver 1980-83
Stainless Smith & Wesson S&W Model 629 The .44 Magnum 4” Revolver 1980-83