Looking for some info on 629-4 44 MAG

[jimmy got his gun]

I am looking at purchasing a used 629-4 S&W performance centre marked serial #002 and also marked Performance center Classic Series. It looks just like a Magna Classic and has the same wooden grips and set of 7 interchangable sights.

I cannot find information on this type of gun anywhere on the internet, nothing on S & W site and nothing in past auctions that I searched.

I hope I am ok to post a link to some pictures I put on photo bucket so people could see the firearm here. I have also one picture of the stainless Magna Classic I purchased for comparison.

Any information as to age, who these were made for, how many in series, and any idea of a fair price for purchase would be much appreciated as I am looking at picking it up. They are asking $1,150 but I feel that is higher than I want to spend.

Pictures are here model 629 pictures by jimmy_got_his_gun - Photobucket

 

[Nightowl]

That is only the second one I have seen for sale. Look like nice guns, I think made in the early 90's. A serial number would help date the gun. Personally, I don't think the price is too far off, considering what I have seen listed elsewhere for standard guns. It depends on how much you want it.

 

[wantmoresmiths]

I could not find any mention of that particular version anywhere in the 3rd edition of the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson. They list the 629-4 Carry Comp and the 629-4 Lew Horton Performance Center version which has a 6.5" barrel with a removable muzzle brake and replaceable end cap. You might want to contact Roy Jinks at S&W.

 

[rjgnwdc]

Heck of a deal!

That is only the second one I have seen for sale. Look like nice guns, I think made in the early 90's. A serial number would help date the gun. Personally, I don't think the price is too far off, considering what I have seen listed elsewhere for standard guns. It depends on how much you want it.

Ditto to Nightowl comment, if PC that justifies the price I'd jump on it. it's Non MIM no IL... yeah do it!

 

[jimmy got his gun]

Performance Center Model 29

well I grabbed this unit and was able to negotiate the price down to $1,050 plus shipping, think I did pretty good.

Will keep one to shoot and one to collect at this time. \\\\\\is there any way to contact Roy Jinks without a full reference letter and the 50.00 appraisal fee?

jimmy Got His Gun

 

[jimmy got his gun]

I made an error on this as it is obviously a model 29-4 not 629-4 as it is blued