Can anyone give a brief history of the 629 mountain gun (44 Magnum) and what the model (dash) changes have been? Thanks.

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Aaron Terry

Not sure of the history of all the 629 dashes. I have a 629-5 "Mountain Backpacker" with a 3" full lug barrel.

Nice revolver.

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Aaron Terry

The original was actually the 629-2 Mountain Revolver and most of these came in a matte stainless finish and were made in 1989. The Mountain Gun was made starting in 1994 on the 629-3. the - revisions follow the rest of the 629 line. The -3 revision included the endurance package. The -4 changed the rear sight and added a drilled and tapped frame. The -5 changed the frame to eliminate the cylinder stop and intoduced MIM lockwork. The -6 brought the Hillary Hole.