629-3 8 3/8"

[OldMan59]

I have a Model 629-3 with an 8 3/8" barrel. I am the original owner and I am trying to find the manufacturing date of this revolver. S&W does not have any historical information, so I am asking if anyone on this Forum can provide any information. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
I am attaching a photo.

 

[D Brown]

Acording to the "Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, 4th Edition" the Model 629-3 was introduced in 1989 and superseded by the Model 629-4 in 1993.

The Model 629-3 was a more fully developed Endurance Package that started out with the Model 629-2E 1989 Endurance Package.

Nice gun!

 

[RogerA]

The three letter prefix of the serial number will give the approximate year. Post it and someone will give you the year. But it will be between 1989 and 1993

 

[OldMan59]

Thank You For the Info

I want to thank the two people that replied and provided information. Thank You.

The first 3 letters in the Serial are BFF

Again. I really appreciate the info and thanks for the compliment.

 

[75Vette]

Welcome to the forum and love your six shooter. The BFF serial number was produced in 1990.