629-1 Value

[granth3w]

I just came across this revolver. It's a 629-1 that the seller states is a Lew Horton. Seller says it is in good over all shape with light wear. Hard to tell from the pics, but it looks like the frame screws have been messed with and looks like there may be some of the clear coat on the grips coming off, but I can't tell.

What would you all say is the value of this revolver, or at least a range?

Thank you.

 

[YeshuaIsa53]

A grand should be in the ballpark; maybe less.

 

[Bajadoc]

With current information $800.00, take it or leave it.

 

[Charlie Foxtrott]

With buggered frame screws.

I would likely walk away from that one. You do not know what they did to the insides. And if they can not remove and retighten the screws without damaging them. Then they likely had no business inside that thing.

 

[67ray]

Those are not genuine combats are they? Who makes them.

 

[S&W-Keeper]

It looks like a little more than light wear to me.

 

[Ronbo]

Looks like a lot of glare in the picture taking might not be as bad as it looks

 

[bananaman]

I would like to have 1, but the price would have to be right. I agree with the screw thing. If you can't take screws out properly, stay out! Did seller give you a dollar amount? Bob

 

[granth3w]

Yes, seller is asking $975. I should probably check it out in person and see if it's better, worse, or the same as the pics indicate. Do you guys think that the grips are not original combats?

 

[LC '92]

I think those grips are correct. At least the Lew Horton 629-1 I looked at last summer had them. Identical to yours. I was surprised at how roughly finished they were.

 

[Harkrader]

I have a 629-1 that looks just like yours, including grips. It is not a Lew Horton Special. Call them and they can tell you by the serial number. I would not take the seller's word for it unless a LH certificate accompanies the gun.

I'm with the members who say buggered frame screws are reason for caution. If YOU are knowledgeable in how to open the gun, do so and look at the lockwork. Or, have a trustworthy, qualified person do it for you. Could save you a lot of grief.

I would not just walk away if I wanted it, even if the seller would not let me look inside. You should be able to operate the hammer and trigger, and dry-fire it a couple times. Anything serious should show up if you're familiar with how to check.

The condition of the screws should be pointed out to the seller, along with the obvious reasons why that is a bad sign. Then, offer $500 and see if the seller will come down. Even at, say, $650, you should have an easily and economically restorable gun.

 

[Joed49]

I'd walk away from it too. If the owner couldn't use the right screw driver what else did he mess up. I'm going to guess they did a trigger job. To check this cock the gun and push on the hammer, if it falls they tried to do a trigger job.

 

[granth3w]

Thanks for the advice, everyone! I ended up passing on it. I've got a 629, but I'd like a little bit older snubby and will keep my eye out.