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Originally Posted by Doc44
SLT223...The Model 629 you are referring to has serial number N629156. S&W engraved and inlaid the revolver with gold and auctioned it in February 1979. The 629 sold for $80,000 with the proceeds going to the U. S. Olympic Committee. I believe Hoffman's put the 629 up for auction a number of years ago with a starting bid of $80,000, but I don't believe it sold.
Bill
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Bill:
N629159 sold at auction in December 2017 for just under $49K. Here is the link to the RIA auction...
Gold Inlaid Smith & Wesson Model 629 Double Action Revolver | Rock Island Auction
... and some photos from the auction (for those that don't want to click on the link...
The years have been less kind to N629156, as it does not appear to have had the same care as your N629187. Perhaps some of the condition issues could be cleaned and polished up with a little loving care, but it hurts my caretaker soul to see the condition...