629-1 8 3/8" with barrel scope mount!

[410bore]

I have been looking for one of these for a while now....a few small scuffs on the trigger guard but overall nice gun

came with a Leupold 2x scope as well.

 

[PALADIN85020]

Nice find. Those are fairly rare. There were only 4,810 made that way, in 1988 and 1989. I have one in the original box with papers; it left the factory in August, 1988. I have substituted Ahrends stocks, which I highly prefer, but have kept the originals. Here's a pic.

John

 

[J.D.]

Guys, what great Smiths

thanks for sharing

JD

 

[cobra44]

I like that model. I want one.
Does anyone know if that model came with the scope rings
from the factory like the model 29 before it? If so, what brand
were the mounts?
What would be a good price on one of these?

 

[BruceM]

This is my specimen which is stock. The rings came with the gun & they were supplied to Smith & Wesson by Millet. There was also blued steel version (M29) plus blued and stainless 8 3/8 L frame .357 Magnums (586 & 686).

Bruce

 

[500 Magnum Nut]

The hunter model. I have one over here too. I love the sucker!

rings are more rare

 

[jcelect]

Rings! ? ! ?

To all those with these guns and no rings!

The rings were supplied by Millet and look identical to their "Angle Loc" rings, however the Angle Loc rings will not tighten up when used on the S&W dove tail cuts in the barrel! Please don't ask how I know, 3 set and none will tighten up! ! !

Here's another 29 with the rings.

Here's a 586 with the rings.

jcelect SWCA#LM723

 

[carl3989]

Those are neat and were a great idea. Seems it would be perfect for a 22lr version also?

 

[sixpointfive]

To all those with these guns and no rings!

The rings were supplied by Millet and look identical to their "Angle Loc" rings, however the Angle Loc rings will not tighten up when used on the S&W dove tail cuts in the barrel! Please don't ask how I know, 3 set and none will tighten up! ! !

Here's another 29 with the rings.

Here's a 586 with the rings.

jcelect SWCA#LM723

I have a 686 with the cut outs, where do I get the rings??

 

[Red Elk]

long lost friend...

I am new here.
A web search for a revolver like this, lead me here.
I had one of these a long time ago, when they first came out, and foolishly sold it. I have been looking for another one for many years.
I need to know what the model designation is for these, and if anyone might know where I could find one for sale. I would very much like to aquire another one.

I really appreciate any help I can get on this.

Thanks in advance.

re

 

[jaymoore]

To all those with these guns and no rings!

The rings were supplied by Millet and look identical to their "Angle Loc" rings, however the Angle Loc rings will not tighten up when used on the S&W dove tail cuts in the barrel! Please don't ask how I know, 3 set and none will tighten up! ! !

Here's another 29 with the rings.

Here's a 586 with the rings.

jcelect SWCA#LM723

I ordered several sets of rings direct from S&W 10 or 12 years ago and they shipped the regular Milletts in vaccuum sealed bags. No Millett packaging.

But they did not fit, either. However, they can be made to work with some modification. Getting it just right is a bit "fiddle-y", but here's how they turned out for me:

(BTW, I like the Weaver scope better than the Leupold. Heresy! But there it is.)

 

[cricket77]

I found a 686 8 3/8 today with scope mounts today but its in matte finish anyone ever seen one like this or has it been refinished?

 

[doc540]

popped up in a local ad today

promptly snagged it

 

[doc540]

School me

Thought they were only made in 1988 and 1989.

Smith told me the production date of this one was in 1990.

?

 

[M1AG30]

What is the proper nomenclature of these pistols.... I have a chance to buy a -1 with these cuts .... any idea on value? thanks

 

[at_liberty]

I hadn't seen the scope mount cuts until recently. I had my .41 magnum (657) drilled and tapped instead.

http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac5/at_liberty/Guns/WP_20140309_0031.jpg

 

[doc540]

What is the proper nomenclature of these pistols.... I have a chance to buy a -1 with these cuts .... any idea on value? thanks

w/o box or rings I've seen them sell for $700-$800 in good condition

not sure what they're called apart from the stamped model number

 

[M1AG30]

This is what im looking at

 

[Fishinfool]

I had one with a Leupold 2x mounted, purchased new in 1989. Wish I had kept it. Very similar ring mounting to my Redhawk.

Larry

 

[doc540]

Wished I knew of an available ring set that would fit it.