I’ve had a 629 Classic DX on my “wish list” for a long time but the prices seem high to me.

I bid on this 629 MagnaClassic the other day after doing some research, but the winning bid was $500 over my limit.

Just a moment...

The paperwork and presentation box (beat up) are there, but no box with a matching number, no tools, and none of the additional front sight inserts.

I know that this isn’t an “efficient market” so can you guys give me some guidance on what is realistic? Ideally I’d like a 5” 629 Classic DX. Can I get one for less than a MagnaClassic? (Only 1,800 stainless MagnaClassics as far as I could tell).

I guess my biggest problem is that as soon as I go over the $2,000 mark all I think is “what pre-1960 revolver can I get for that?” I paid more than that for a non-GSP 26-1 not too long ago but it was in perfect condition and only 40 or so ever left Springfield.