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11-06-2016, 01:04 PM
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Model 629-1 date
I recently purchased a model 629-1 serial number N937XXX. Can someone tell me the date of manufacture ?
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11-06-2016, 04:43 PM
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I recently purchased a model 629-1 serial number N937XXX. Can someone tell me the date of manufacture ?
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1982...............
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11-06-2016, 06:42 PM
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I also bought one a few weeks ago(also 1982).What bbl length yours has?(mine 8 3/8'')Like it a lot but these do not have the endurance package.Don't get carried away with heavy loads!
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11-06-2016, 09:14 PM
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Just curious, if an Nxxxxxx serial dates to 1982, what date would a 629-1 with a serial number in the AUK0xxx range date to?
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11-06-2016, 09:50 PM
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Thank you for the date 824tsv
Qc Pistolero Mine has a 6" barrel . I had thought for years I wanted a 4", but this one came along and I am very happy with it . See my previous post from a few weeks ago for pictures. I knew about the lack of the endurance package. Mine had just returned from the factory for replacement of a broken trigger stud just before I bought it. This is one of the areas the package addresses with radius ed hammer and trigger studs . I own another .44 magnum for heavy loads and will limit this one to a moderate diet of them . What does yours have for grips ?
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11-06-2016, 10:08 PM
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Just curious, if an Nxxxxxx serial dates to 1982, what date would a 629-1 with a serial number in the AUK0xxx range date to?
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According to my SCS&W 3rd Edition the serial# dates to about 1987. If member Kernel Crittenden see's this he will certainly chime in with a more exact date.
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11-06-2016, 10:50 PM
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My 629-1 also is a 6" and I didn't concern myself with the lack of the Endurance Package as I planned to shoot only cast target loads through it.
For that purpose of target shooting, I replaced the rear sight with a Millett (boy, are they hard to find these days, especially for an N-frame!) and would love to replace that integral red ramp with a black Patridge but I hate to permanently alter what will be an "older gun" before too long.
They are very nice-shooting guns and I'm sure you will enjoy yours.
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11-07-2016, 07:23 AM
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...., what date would a 629-1 with a serial number in the AUK0xxx range date to?
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June of 1986.
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11-07-2016, 12:19 PM
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June of 1986.
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Thanks again Kernel. You always come through with good info.
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11-07-2016, 07:16 PM
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Gunnut;mine came with the finger groves Pachmayer.But since like you I save the heavies for my other 44,I'll probably keep my radar on for a nice set of wood grips.Not too crazy with the regular N frame grips;I'll probably go check some aftermarket(Altamount,Eagle and others).
I shoot mine with 215 cast at aprox 1250FPS(will chrono the load next summer;up here in Montreal,winter is already knocking at our doors).
Have fun with your new toy!
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11-07-2016, 08:21 PM
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My 629-1
Hello guys could I jump in on this? I was hoping to date this one. It is a 629-1 with BAS0xxx.
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11-08-2016, 04:26 AM
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.... It is a 629-1 with BAS0xxx.
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September of 1988.
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06-15-2017, 12:26 PM
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Really great the way everyone shares info here. Can anyone help with a mfg date for a 629-1 SN#AJPxxxx.
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Really great the way everyone shares info here. Can anyone help with a mfg date for a 629-1 SN#AJPxxxx.
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January - February 1986.
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Thanks very much.
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07-09-2017, 01:42 PM
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Okay, how about my 629-1 AEN0459? 4"
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08-18-2018, 10:30 PM
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Evening I know I’m using a dead thread here but hoping for a date on a 629-1 I just picked up.
Serial is AZC1xxx.
Thanks in advance.
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