629-1

[Bad_karma101]

Please help identify the year of manufacture of my 629-1.

1. Hand ejector

2. Ser. AZL1558

3. .44 Magnum

4. 8 3/8" bbl.

5. Adj. rear sights, post war.

Thanks!

 

[Hawg Rider]

Nice Model 629-1. According to the "SCSW 5th Ed.", the triple-alpha s/n of your revolver (AZL1558) equates to a 1988 manufacture date, and is very late production. The 629-1 was introduced in 1982, and the 629-2 was released in 1988.

 

[Bad_karma101]

Thanks! That seems to me when my Father bought it, in 87'-88'.