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will collectible revolvers such as certain model 29s and others appreciate in value or remain about the same?

I looked at the gun again today and opted to put it on layaway for the sale price of $649. It passed your Gun4Fun's 1-8 checklist very well imo, though I am no gunsmith Inscribed on the gun is "629-" I assume because there is no "1" after, or any number, this means it is a legit "no dash"...

So what I'm taking from all this is that now that gun technology has progressed, the .44 magnum is basically an out-dated round for its purpose. Yet the .44 mag still remains vastly more common to buy as well as guns which chamber it, compared to modern day larger and hotter cartridges such as...

thank you, this helps me understand better. and as always I'm owning my ignorance

I have a question which remains in my mind after reading about the history of the .45 Colt and .44 magnum cartridges. What drove individuals such as Elmer Kieth to experiment with hot loading 44 special cartridges, leading to the development of the 44 magnum, when the .45 colt (a magnum-level...

wow, ok thanks for the tips guys. I won't be able to look at it more until monday, but I will definitely follow your checklist then. interesting you're able to narrow it down to the year, from the barrel size I'm guessing?

I'm looking at picking up a SW 629 (do dash) 4" barrel from a local shop. It comes with original wood grip and box/paperwork. Which areas should I examine to determine its approximate condition? What year range can this be from? Is this generation SA only or is it DA/SA? Whats the most you...