S&W Model 629 Classic DX

[AveragEd]

You're right of course. But remember, I wrote, "...to my knowledge..." which means that those guns were in production before I became the minor league Smith & Wesson collector that I now am. I knew when I wrote that reply that I was probably incorrect but like I said, ...to my knowledge...

Ed

 

[cadmike]

Well I know pythons are generally valued quite a bit higher than 629's, but that doesn't make it a better gun IMO. I'm not knocking the python, a great gun for sure, but current values aside I'd take that 629 classic dx over a python.

That's right, I said it.

 

[BC38]

I've done the same on GB Bullseye260.

If you're not in a hurry to sell, set a really high reserve on a 2-week auction and see how high the bidding goes.

If the reserve isn't met, run it again with a reserve still above the highest bid from the first auction and see how it goes.

A couple of times through ought to give you a real feel for what the market value is. Then you will know what reserve price to set - assuming you're willing to sell it for an amount that people have been willing to bid for it.

Then you can list it here for that amount or relist on GB for that reserve.

That's worked well for me a couple of times.

 

[zelda]

I've done the same on GB Bullseye260.

If you're not in a hurry to sell, set a really high reserve on a 2-week auction and see how high the bidding goes.

If the reserve isn't met, run it again with a reserve still above the highest bid from the first auction and see how it goes.

A couple of times through ought to give you a real feel for what the market value is. Then you will know what reserve price to set - assuming you're willing to sell it for an amount that people have been willing to bid for it.

Then you can list it here for that amount or relist on GB for that reserve.

That's worked well for me a couple of times.

l do not bid on Reserve Auctions. They waste my time.

 

[BC38]

l do not bid on Reserve Auctions. They waste my time.

Ummm, good for you? I guess?

A lot of people do.

 

[AveragEd]

I used to bid on reserve auctions and actually bought a 1 of 500 686-3 National Match on one. But that took seven auctions before the reserve was lowered to my high bid and I wouldn't have suffered through that ordeal had I not wanted that gun in the worst way.

I've found that no-reserve auctions attract more bidders and would respectfully suggest you drop the reserve and make the minimum bid the amount you actually want for the gun. Once one bid is placed, your gun is sold for a price that is satisfactory to you. Any additional bids are just gravy and no reserve makes that first bid easier to attract.

Ed

 

[Bullzeye260]

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.

You're right, mud. I went through and edited my post, my apologies to everyone else who read that, but that stuff tends to get me a bit fired up.

This gentleman was the most meticulous firearms collector/owner of whom I've had the pleasure to go through his collection. He kept a large, three ring binder which was basically a catalog with every firearm, every detail about them, where he bought them from, condition, etc...he noted the 629 as one of his "most prized possessions," and still had the original receipt in the box and everything (original retail in 1991 when his family bought it was 571.99).

My only regret is not having been able to meet this gentleman while he was alive. Lived about 2 minutes from me and everything. I'm sure I could've learned a thing or two from him.

 

[Bullzeye260]

l do not bid on Reserve Auctions. They waste my time.

Exactly why I stated, "The reserve on GB is so damn high you'd never be able to buy it, nobody will."

I've been around firearms and firearms "people" my entire life. My life, outside of my family, is firearms. With that being said, in all that time, do you not believe I have not run into those individuals who are just like you? Ain't got anything good to say, just want to report people to the authorities and make negative observations on things they wished they had.

I don't care if you offered me a million bucks, I wouldn't sell it to you anyway. Now, if Spongebob Squarepants offered me a mill, I'd chat with him, but you, nah. I'm good. It's a principle thing, zelda. I know you have some of those. You told me all about them when you cried "rule violator!" a few days ago.

I seriously doubt anyone cares what you do or don't bid on. Our discussion, as it relates to my OP, is about the value of an S&W 629 Classic DX. It is not about zelda's bidding behaviors on gunbroker. If you have no comments on the discussion at hand, remove yourself from the discussion, please.

To the gentleman or lady that asked about the size of that 5 shot group from 50 yards, it only measures 1.75". What an atrocious piece of machinery, huh? That was with 240 JHP's from 1991's standards. You all know how far ammunition has come in the last two decades. I wonder what she could do with some quality handloads? What do you guys think, do you believe it could shoot tighter than 1.5" at 50?

 

[THREEDFLYER]

I start all my GB auctions at one-cent and do NOT put a reserve on them.
I find that the gun will get far more bids and watchers this way and more than not I end up selling for a higher price than I had anticipated. David Carroll follows this same method of selling and he gets sometimes ridiculously high prices for his stuff.....but with David's reputation bidders just seem to love bidding his auctions up, up, up!! LOL!

 

[muddocktor]

With the right shooter, yes I think the group would tighten up. And I also think that if you mounted a scope on it the groups would tighten up too. BTW, that revolver is already drilled and tapped to mount some scope mounts since it's a -3 model going by the time frame it was manufactured. If I didn't have a 629-3 Classic already with a 6 1/2" barrel I would be interested in it myself. They are wonderful weapons to shoot and fun too. That full lug barrel really takes the bit out of full power loads. And when you touch off some hot loads made with H110 powder it gets heads turning on the range too when the fire and hear the blast.

 

[tug700]

How is it you guys get the tools with your new guns. I got the tools when I bought used LNIB, otherwise with some 15 new buys, there has never been anything in the box.

 

[Bullzeye260]

How is it you guys get the tools with your new guns. I got the tools when I bought used LNIB, otherwise with some 15 new buys, there has never been anything in the box.

LOL! That's a great question man. Either I got super lucky or some unsuspecting employee at S&W just dropped them in there on accident I buy a few guns here and there, not many come with tools. Well, I guess I'm lying about that. I get a lot of torx wrenches and allen wrenches too. Do those count? HAHA!

 

[snowman]

What do you guys think, do you believe it could shoot tighter than 1.5" at 50?

Sir,

If my experience is the norm, the answer is definitely 'yes'. My DX shot 1.5" at 50yd. even with my aging eyes playing tricks on me. Minus that problem, I'm convinced all those holes would have touched. I was astounded.

What wonderfully accurate guns they are. The only downside, in my view, is the round butt grip. I changed mine to a round to square conversion grip from Nill.

Regards,
Andy

 

[BillyMagg]

With the right shooter, yes I think the group would tighten up. And I also think that if you mounted a scope on it the groups would tighten up too. BTW, that revolver is already drilled and tapped to mount some scope mounts since it's a -3 model going by the time frame it was manufactured. If I didn't have a 629-3 Classic already with a 6 1/2" barrel I would be interested in it myself. They are wonderful weapons to shoot and fun too. That full lug barrel really takes the bit out of full power loads. And when you touch off some hot loads made with H110 powder it gets heads turning on the range too when the fire and hear the blast.

To make the DX designation, those guns had to fire 1.5 from 50yds in the Ransom Rest.. they later loosened the standard to 2.00, and later loosened the range to 25yds. In my experience machine rests are very accurate, and able to eliminate the "human element", hence a scope would not improve that group??

But, all those guns were typically fired with 240gr Federal ammo and even a different brand or bullet weight could very likely tighten that group.

I am looking for a 29-5 Classic DX if anyone has one of those lovelys, I'd be happy to hear from you..

Now Ed, you are indeed a very bright lad, and I hope someone in Brother Eds neighborhood will invite him over to have a gander at some of your nicer Smith and Wesson's, we do not want Ed suffering from a lack of serious demonstration of the true world standard of fire-arms excellence??