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Brand new to these forums so bear with me. I have a Smith & Wesson that I packed in the mountains for years, it’s killed elk and turned bear. Anyway, I was wondering what it might be worth and this looked like as knowledgeable a bunch as I could find anywhere. It’s marked M.629-1 the serial #appears to be 22777.
Modifications were made to the grips, sights and barrel (magna ported).
Any assistance would be appreciated. Will try and attach pics.
 

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Well you are totally in the wrong part of the Forum. I think your revolver was shipped in the 1985 - 1987 range but only a S&W letter would confirm that.
 
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That looks like a nice “shooter.” I’d consider it if I saw it in a gun shop for $700-$825, but of course it’s hard to say without handling it. That’s a nice looking gun. I’m sure you know stainless cleans up nicely. I would leave the stocks on it if I were to acquire it. Maybe some rubbers if I were to shoot it (target) often. I’m kind of a .44 special shooter most range trips after one cylinder of magnums. I have a -6 model and love it.
Again, nice gun! Thanks for sharing.
 
You said it turned bear. Curious, because there’s always a “ best grizzly killer” gun caliber! Personally I’d be comfortable with a 44 magnum if I had to. But go with someone else and shoot their knees with a 22! Um, I kid of course!
Welcome aboard!
 
I think more in the 500 to 600 range with all the wear, sight change and magnaport. These things usually reduce value. I would keep it as a shooter and mountain gun.
 
I’m not much for customization but I still think it would bring $700 - $800
In most markets.
 
Welcome to the S&W Forums. Although the modifications to the barrel and stocks made it the ideal revolver for your uses, it also limits its appeal to the used handgun market. Given the modifications and overall condition, I'd guess somewhere in the $700 area is where it would sell.
 
The serial number of your revolver is AVT8332. I would not be surprised at all to see that revolver for sale in a shop in my area for $800. S&W revolver prices around here are crazy and seem to be geared toward an uninformed buyer. And I guess they sell at those prices. :)
 
When I buy used revolver I look for lightly used and no modifications.

Do you reload for the 44 Magnum? That is another red flag. For me I am thinking its worth $500
 
Front sight

The front sight has been dove tailed into the base which is not the way the factory installs the front sight blade and it cannot be changed back to a stock configuration. This gun is a custom built revolver to someone's specs which means the seller needs to find a person that wants the same alterations. The gun will not bring a same price as a stock 629-1.
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There are regional price differences and beauty is in the eye of the beholder. See what a reputable local gun shop or dealer at a gun show has them for or see what they will buy yours for and add 20% to estimate retail.
 
Welcome to the Forum! You have a nice standard Model 629-1 (ca. 1986) that has been modified and well used. And it sounds like you have used it for exactly the purposes that it was designed. Just curious...did you order the modifications or did you acquire the revolver from a previous owner? IMO, the modifications (ported barrel and front sight) may have both been done by Mag-Na-Port, which is a top quality company. The front sight appears to be a McGivern-style sight. The wood presentation (no checkering) stocks are very nice and probably performed well. They can easily be replaced if so desired, and most folks would probably install Pachmayr or Hogue rubber stocks for a revolver exposed to weather, water, and sweat. The SS finish shows its age and use, but a little gentle polishing with some Flitz Polish or Mother's Mag Wheel Polish and a microfiber cloth should really clean it up. When cleaned up a little, I think that to a hunter, fisherman, or hiker that was looking for a powerful and dependable revolver, your 629-1 would easily be worth $800.
 
That gun would not appeal to the typical Smith connoisseur so high prices are less likely but as a working gun at a good price someone will buy it. Just do not expect top dollar like slightly used unmodified gun would bring.(of course you could get lucky)
 
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