S&W Model 629 Classic DX

[Bullzeye260]

Hey all, curious if any of you could help me determine the value of a LNIB Model 629 Classic DX in .44 mag? Pistol was built in 1991. It is a 6.5", full lug barrel. It has the original box, paperwork, cleaning kit and test target from S&W. I believe the pistol is brand new, but for valuation purposes, let's say it's "used." It has original grips and the various different sight blades they came with, including a McGivern front bead sight.

Anyone have any opinions?

Thank you all.

 

[bangbig]

Anywhere from$900 to $1200 depending on the day, the web/auction site you list it on, and the - version. The -3 and -4 should bring the highest $.

You can list it here for free. And you already have one interested party if it's for sale! lol

 

[Bullzeye260]

It is a -3 model. Thanks for the clarification! May be looking to sell, will keep this site in mind. Thanks!

 

[boatswainsmate]

Do you have both grips? I saw one at a recent gun show and they were asking $1150

 

[richcory]

Can we get some photos to drool over in the mean time?

Cory

 

[AveragEd]

I've mentioned this before but it now seems that parting with $800 a few years back for a 629-3 Classic DX with a 5" barrel, which was a one-year offering, was a good investment. It is so nice to shoot that it is one of the last guns I would sell.

Ed

 

[jughed440]

DX, or not, a 629-3 Classic is a very desirable revolver.

Pics are required when discussing any 629 model

 

[Bullzeye260]

Lol!! Yes, it has both sets of grips as well as a third, aftermarket set of Cocobolos. I will post some pics here in a few.

 

[farrell]

dx

You have another person interested,put me on your list.

 

[Nightowl]

I bought a new one back in 1992, and had to pay over $600 for it. I have shot it very little, but would not part with it for twice what I paid. Although, it was overpriced at the time I "splurged"!

 

[Bullzeye260]

alright folks, tell me what you all think!

I know, I know, looks damn good, huh? HAHA!!

 

[zelda]

Against the rules. For sale on Gunbroker. Seller-bagman.

 

[Bullzeye260]

Against the rules. For sale on Gunbroker. Seller-bagman.

The rule you must be referring to is, "10. NO Links to current or upcoming auctions or promotion of current or upcoming auctions or discussion of current or upcoming auctions, even in vague and general terms, or GunsAmerica ads, Guns International ads, or other internet listing sites should be posted without permission.
Do NOT participate in discussion of current auctions or ads.
Links to CLOSED auctions and ads are permitted."

"Rule breaker!!!" LOL!! I love when supposed "gun people" tell on other gun people. Let's go tattle, hurry quick, grab the mods!!!

What rule did I break? Asking knowledgeable people what they believe the firearm should cost? Not once did I mention the firearm was for sale, in fact, I attempted to dissuade the very idea by not responding to those asking me to place them on my "list" of potential buyers.

Ask any of the members whom have expressed interest if I have contacted them. Go ahead.

Ever stop to think that I may trying to figure out a genuine price for the revolver as I have zero idea? The reserve on GB is so damn high you'd never be able to buy it, nobody will. But guess what that does? Gives me an idea of what the revolver could go for (that was prior to coming here anyhow).

By bringing attention to the auction, you're the one who violated the darn rule. Here's your sign!!

Mods - if you believe I violated Rule 10 with my post, by all means, delete it and kick me off.

I am sorry you guys have to put up with this cupcake BS. Crybaby nonsense. Sorry to offend your delicate sensibilities, "zelda" (name says it all). Uh oh, I used some bad words in my post...go get mommy!!!!!

 

[richcory]

Bullzeye260,

I don't see where you did anything wrong. No link was posted.

On the other hand, great looking gun. Are you sure you want to sell it?

Cory

 

[muddocktor]

Bullzeye260, until zelda brought it up, I didn't know you already had it listed for sale on GB, so I wouldn't think you broke the rules either. As to value, I would put that in the $1000-1500 range, depending on how the buyers are running on GB. If it was listed here in the Classifieds I bet it wouldn't last long at $1000-1200. That's a nice gun and it looks like you got all the goodies for it too, including the test target. And the cocobolo grips are some Kim Ahrends round-to-square butt conversion tacticals and those cost $70 plus shipping new off eBay. I have a set of them myself on my 627 Pro.

BTW, this is a family oriented site so you might keep the profanity down a bit. I know the filter stars out the profanity, but you don't need to keep going on with it even though you are mad. And you might want to remove your GB name out of your post too, as that is definitely a violation since you have this up as an active auction. Not trying to tell you what to do because I'm just a member and not a mod here, but trying to help a new member steer clear of the rocks and shoals.

 

[zogger]

Based on the target it looks like the gun shoots high. You definitely need to sell it! ;-)

 

[BE Mike]

alright folks, tell me what you all think!

I know, I know, looks damn good, huh? HAHA!!

I own a 629-3 Classic with 5" barrel. I'm curious of the group size of the test target you have. I see it was fired at 50 yards.

 

[Bullzeye260]

You guys rock! I never get as pissed off as I did when I read zelda's post last night. What BS that was...although I now feel somewhat disingenuous for having it for sale but asking for a value (like I said, I didn't think to even come by here until the GB ad was posted, but the reserve is stupid high, that was my true intentions was to get a "market value") was my sole purpose.

Unfortunately, I know enough about revolvers to be a bit dangerous. I am a 100% dedicated firearms fanatic. I shoot competitively and am an LE Firearms instructor. Because I do so much more "tactical" (kind of hate that word nowadays) type shooting, I didn't have much of an interest in revolvers. My Pop left me an S&W Model 19-5 in .357 Magnum that I actually do shoot from time to time and absolutely love it, but outside of that, I hadn't thought of purchasing one until I came across this 629.

I knew just from looking at it that it was a super nice piece. After I really looked at it, I started to question whether the thing had ever been fired outside of that factory test target (honest to goodness). Anyhow, are the 19's considered quality pieces? Mine shoots great and is very accurate.

What are considered the really high end S&W's? What in S&W's lineup is looked upon in the market like Colt's Python?

Again, thank you guys for the support. I read the rules before posting this and never once did I believe my post was going against any of the rules. If I would have, I would not have posted it.

Thank you all very much!

 

[AveragEd]

No offense taken on this end, anyway.

S&W never made a Python-like gun unless one could consider the 627-0 guns from 1989. To me, that's a Python-equivalent piece but S&W never to my knowledge made a revolver with the Swiss watch-like workings of a Python.

I haven't visited your GB auction but am wondering what a "stupid-high" reserve is.

Ed

 

[BillyMagg]

No offense taken on this end, anyway.

S&W never made a Python-like gun unless one could consider the 627-0 guns from 1989. To me, that's a Python-equivalent piece but S&W never to my knowledge made a revolver with the Swiss watch-like workings of a Python.

I haven't visited your GB auction but am wondering what a "stupid-high" reserve is.

Ed

Come on Ed, every single registered magnum, and 357 magnum, up through likely most 27-2's are well beyond the little "snake", think about those "triple locks", and the early 5 screw 44 Mags, up through 29-2's are also well beyond the "snake guns".

I've picked up 100s of those things, but never bought a single one, and they were cheap at one time. Most of the time the grips are a little "loosey goosey", I agree they're nice, but certainly far out of Reg Mag territory, Triple Lock, and 5 screw N-Frames of every caliber???

You need to be exposed to some real "Smith and Wesson" treasure! you'll be convinced, no doubt in my mind! LOL