New Update - S&W 628-4 Magnaport .44 Magnum?
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I’ve never heard of a 628. That’s a Performance Center 629-4. It could be a mis-stamp, but I’ll bet it’s not. Look at the model stamp under good light with a magnifying glass and I’ll bet you’ll see that the “8” is actually a “9”.
Not sure which variation of the PC 629-4 it is, but the Magnaporting could be factory. You should probably buy that if the price is halfway reasonable.
Not sure which variation of the PC 629-4 it is, but the Magnaporting could be factory. You should probably buy that if the price is halfway reasonable.
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Actually put my glasses on to look at the number. Definitely said 628-4. Also the front sight looks completely different from anything I have been able to find.
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.44 Magnums not high up on my list but this one has my attention. Would be really surprised if this one is NOT there tomorrow. Revolvers don't get a lot of attention in this shop.
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You couldn't pay me to live in New York but kinda wish I was there now...just sayin! 
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Looking at the SCSW IV on page 452, this gun looks an awful lot like the dash 3 Mag Comp II but with a fluted cylinder. Only 100 of the dash 3s made for Lew Horton. And with a serial # like SPA 0021 I'd say you're looking at a pretty hard to come by six shooter. Keep us updated.
The cylinder’s not only fluted, but the front is chamfered like the 629 Mountain Revolver. It also appears to have the endurance package. Safe bet it’s a -4, since it has the new style rear sight with the rounded front and a conventional cylinder stop stud.
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Interesting gun, and confusing in a few ways. It's pretty neat, but I'm wondering if it was someone's project (?)
Not sure it's the or a Mag Comp that's described on pg. 452, as from my recollection all the Mag Comp guns used the single large port at the top of the barrel in front of the front sight. Again, interesting and confusing at the same time. Fluted instead of non-fluted (preferred by me, but confusing at the same time from an ID perspective)....
Anyway, if I was looking at it and thought it had to be mine, I'd at least call the factory, get linked to customer service and ask what the product code is that goes with that Serial number.
Of course, if the asking price is too low to avoid buying it, then you can do that once you have it home safe and sound.
Not sure it's the or a Mag Comp that's described on pg. 452, as from my recollection all the Mag Comp guns used the single large port at the top of the barrel in front of the front sight. Again, interesting and confusing at the same time. Fluted instead of non-fluted (preferred by me, but confusing at the same time from an ID perspective)....
Anyway, if I was looking at it and thought it had to be mine, I'd at least call the factory, get linked to customer service and ask what the product code is that goes with that Serial number.
Of course, if the asking price is too low to avoid buying it, then you can do that once you have it home safe and sound.
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Would not have left without that one.. hope it’s still there when you go back tomorrow. The barrel profile and serial number lead me to believe this was a very very limited production PC 629. You haven’t mentioned a price yet but I’d want to pay under $1500 with it being a roll of the dice with no product code/box or anything to confirm original configuration.
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Chad, not trying to imply the gun is a dash 3, just saying it has a close resemblance. If I remember correctly the dash 3s had the rounded rear sight tang and the same cylinder stop stud as the 4s. I am curious why the trigger and hammer are flash chromed. The dash 4s are not. Hope to find out tomorrow maybe. Same Bat time, same Bat channel.
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That would have come home with me TODAY!
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Not a big .44 shooter any more but as most have said...it would already be here with me if it was under $1200...and maybe a little more...
If priced reasonably that gun wouldn't last around here to sunset...
Bob
If priced reasonably that gun wouldn't last around here to sunset...
Bob
I’m willing to bet that it’s a 629-4, maybe -3. The salesman/worker typed the wrong model number on the sales tag. Double check the serial prefix, may or may not be a misprint too. It’s a rarer 629 3” PC model and I seen more common ones sell for thousands of dollars. Even at 2k I would have walked out of the store with it. I do believe it’s a factory revolver. Concept my have came from this Lew Horton model from link below. This one has fluted cylinders and LH model it smooth cylinder. I will keep digging for some info on this one.
http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-re...n-roy-jinks-had-trouble.html?highlight=170058
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http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-re...n-roy-jinks-had-trouble.html?highlight=170058
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Maybe, but usually not much, if any. Some sellers try to use the "rarity" to bump up the price.
Earlier Performance Center stainless revolvers had forged, flash chromed hammers and triggers, even after standard production guns went to MIM. It was a selling point.
The 629’s pretty much mirrored the changes of the 686’s and the -4’s were the first to have the new rear sight and the last to have a conventional cylinder stop stud.
No such critter as a Model 628. S&W, to my knowledge, did not make Model 28's in stainless steel, only carbon steel, and dropped production in favor of continuing the Model 27. I think someone misread the model number or maybe the model number was stamped incorrectly, but that is a Model 629. As to fair value, you are unlikely to find any version of the Model 29 or 629 for less than $1000 these days.
