629-4 question

[mnhntr]

what years were these -4's made? i found a deal on one and am going to buy it, just wondering if its reasonable. it has the pin on the hammer and no lock. i got it at $480. its a 5in full underlug.

 

[mnhntr]

what years were these -4's made? i found a deal on one and am going to buy it, just wondering if its reasonable. it has the pin on the hammer and no lock. i got it at $480. its a 5in full underlug.

 

[Nightowl]

You got a bargain. If you can give the serial number, it would help pin it down. I would guess mid '90s without serial number. We like pictures!!

 

[Revolver King]

Sounds like you are going to get a good deal.

 

[blairgarber]

These days any N-Frame under $500 is a steal. Good job!

/b

 

[ladder13]

Originally posted by mnhntr:
what years were these -4's made?

SCSW says 93 to 96, dash 5 started 97. This is obviously an estimate as anything is possible with S&W.

 

[mnhntr]

thanks guys i will post pics when i pick it up. i am waiting on my irs refund. what year did the MIM parts start being used?

 

[tdan]

The new style thumbpiece showed up on the 629-4 in late '96. This may help to date your gun. At any rate, I consider the 629-4 to be the best rendition. I have one 6 and 1/2" Classic that locks up like the proverbial bank vault and is very accurate. Smith was using CNC mills to do their cylinders in the mid-90's and the -4's have .429 cylinder throats. I always have my eye out for a minty 5" Classic. You did well at that price as long as the gun is mechanically sound. Small scratches are easily buffed out.