629-2 Classic hunter magna-ported

[Pat S..]

I've got this gun that I picked up a number of years ago and was wondering whether the magna-porting was from the factory on this model or aftermarket? Also any idea on value? Thanks

 

[stansdds]

I don't think they came from the factory with Mag-na-Porting.

 

[grip frame]

No, that model was not magna ported from the factory.

 

[gdpolk]

Not a factory magna port. As for value, the purists will love seeing no lock but hate seeing it ported. The hunter/casual shooter will either love the idea of less recoil or hate the idea of more noise so your marketability in volume of buyers is less than a non-ported 6" but the ports may help someone who wants them choose yours over another non-ported gun.

Given the street price on a new 6" 629 starts at $900 and that one is modified so it's not got the lure of a collector quality old example, I'd say no more than $900. Personally I'd want it a little cheaper than a new one if buying it second hand.

 

[Bald1]

The Classic Hunters bring a premium. But I'm not sure the premium would offset the loss of value from Magna porting. I have a 629-2 6" that is Magna Ported. I like it a lot. If your gun was a 4" I'd buy it if I saw it in a shop.