629-2 Mountain Gun converted

[Ratherbelucky]

I've acquired this 629-2 and know nothing about it other than some basics. I e been tryin to research and thought you guys could shed light on the matter. The gun has been converted to 45 Colt and machined for moonclips for 45 Auto. The barrel doesn't have any markings like typical photos I e found. The serial number is BED5757. The conversion has been nicely done. The trigger is sooo sweet and the fit and finish is too. Any info is appreciated

 

[toroflow1]

NICE revolver! The conversion looks top-notch, especially with the ball-detent crane lock. Minimum value $1500 is my guesstimation! Very similar to the 625-6 .45 Colt with actual FORGED parts before the cast stuff.

 

[Ratherbelucky]

Thanks for the feedback! I feel it's a great example and hopefully the conversion doesn't hurt the value too much. Haven't decided what to do with it. I like the thought of the Colt snake shot for the warm months here in GA.

 

[Protocall_Design]

Looks like you got your wish, RBL!

 

[Ratherbelucky]

Looks like you got your wish, RBL!

I sure did if that value toroflow1 mentioned is in the ballpark!

 

[StrawHat]

You mentioned shot loads for snakes. If you reload, you can use any rifle case that has a diameter of .470 (30-06, 308 etc). There are die's available to turn them into shotshells. They need to be cut to cylinder length. But once done, they are very nice.

As to value, that revolver is worth what someone is willing to write a check to buy it. I think the number mentioned is rather high. Or, you would be hard pressed to get that amount from me. Someone else might trip over themselves to own it.

Take internet appraisals with a grain of salt.

Kevin

 

[Ratherbelucky]

You mentioned shot loads for snakes. If you reload, you can use any rifle case that has a diameter of .470 (30-06, 308 etc). There are die's available to turn them into shotshells. They need to be cut to cylinder length. But once done, they are very nice.

As to value, that revolver is worth what someone is willing to write a check to buy it. I think the number mentioned is rather high. Or, you would be hard pressed to get that amount from me. Someone else might trip over themselves to own it.

Take internet appraisals with a grain of salt.

Kevin

Definitely will look into those dies. Do you know if they're RCBS?

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

You mentioned shot loads for snakes. If you reload, you can use any rifle case that has a diameter of .470 (30-06, 308 etc). There are die's available to turn them into shotshells. They need to be cut to cylinder length. But once done, they are very nice.

As to value, that revolver is worth what someone is willing to write a check to buy it. I think the number mentioned is rather high. Or, you would be hard pressed to get that amount from me. Someone else might trip over themselves to own it.

Take internet appraisals with a grain of salt.

Kevin

I once did that with .308 cases cut fit and sized for my 625-3 cylinder......The results were pitiful......Patterns at short distances were awful.........I abandoned the project.

 

[CH4]

Cool conversion.

 

[Fishinfool]

Nice find RTB. I like it, and agree its value is in the eye of the beholder. If set out at a local gun show with a $1000 price tag on it, I doubt it would last the weekend. Just my guess.

For bird shot use, its the rifling that screws things up. It spins the shot pattern resulting in dispersal, and damages a portion of the pellets from contact, further causing pattern dispersal. Those plastic shot capsules made by Speer seem to help. I read a story about a guy who did a similar conversion, but bored the barrel smooth, then had several shallow scratches with almost no twist done so as to qualify with the BATF as a rifled barrel. Supposedly it patterned close to a real .410 shotgun, making it useful for close range bird hunting. If I remember right, accuracy with solid bullets was not very good.

Larry

 

[LittleCooner]

Speer makes those shotshell holders for us reloaders. I have been using them and #9 shot for 40+ years in 44 Special. Very deadly on snakes at the 5-15 foot target distance. Shooting at carpenter bees on slow summer days can be a very ego boosting experience. Loading cases is just as simple as regular loads with lead bullets.

 

[Bald1]

Gun looks to have a matte finish. Perhaps any mountain gun logo was blasted off. Or maybe it was just a 4" 629. It doesn't look like tapered barrel. I agree with $1000 estimates

 

[Patrick L]

Sweet!

Pardon my ignorance, but I assume the way that cylinder is machined at the rear, a .45 Colt rim would sit on that outer "shelf" around the outside circumference, and .45 ACP in moon clips would just drop down inside. Am I understanding that correctly?

 

[Ratherbelucky]

Sweet!

Pardon my ignorance, but I assume the way that cylinder is machined at the rear, a .45 Colt rim would sit on that outer "shelf" around the outside circumference, and .45 ACP in moon clips would just drop down inside. Am I understanding that correctly?

That's correct!

 

[RMFnLA]

Gun looks to have a matte finish. Perhaps any mountain gun logo was blasted off. Or maybe it was just a 4" 629. It doesn't look like tapered barrel. I agree with $1000 estimates

Look more carefully; it's tapered.

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

Speer makes those shotshell holders for us reloaders. I have been using them and #9 shot for 40+ years in 44 Special. Very deadly on snakes at the 5-15 foot target distance. Shooting at carpenter bees on slow summer days can be a very ego boosting experience. Loading cases is just as simple as regular loads with lead bullets.

I take a 38 case. Add 1.5 grs of Bullseye. Tamp down a cardboard wad. Fill case almost to mouth with shot. Tamp down anther cardboard wad and seal with airplane glue. Those shot capsules are too expensive for the amount of of shooting I do. I made a little reloading kit to load them.

 

[Ratherbelucky]

Speer makes those shotshell holders for us reloaders. I have been using them and #9 shot for 40+ years in 44 Special. Very deadly on snakes at the 5-15 foot target distance. Shooting at carpenter bees on slow summer days can be a very ego boosting experience. Loading cases is just as simple as regular loads with lead bullets.

I use the speer shot shells to load 38/357 and they do ok for what they're intended for. Makes it convenient to load the bird/snake shot

 

[Ratherbelucky]

I take a 38 case. Add 1.5 grs of Bullseye. Tamp down a cardboard wad. Fill case almost to mouth with shot. Tamp down anther cardboard wad and seal with airplane glue. Those shot capsules are too expensive for the amount of of shooting I do. I made a little reloading kit to load them.

What size shot do you load with those?

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

What size shot do you load with those?

#12's work best. but I'm out of those so I'm using #9's right now.

 

[Muley Gil]

What size shot do you load with those?

#8 and #9 is what most recommend. Unless you intend to load a bunch of these, you can salvage the shot from a couple of 12 gauge dove shells.