629-5 Classic questions.

[scruffy]

LGS has a 629-5 with 6 1/2" barrel in approx. 90+% condition with box but no papers. It checks out functionally. Excellent carry up and trigger but with a .010"-.012" side to side B/C gap. Good forcing cone. Cosmetics are very good with no blemishes on the frame, cylinder or barrel, but it does need a good cleaning and has some light handling marks on the front of the muzzle, but not near the crown. It would be a range toy only, not collectible.

Asking price is $850. Is this high, low, fair?

Serial # is CDM2501. I'm guessing made late 90's '97-'99?

Not sure if I should pass or wait for better example.

 

[RogerA]

Almost any pre lock S&W is worth $800. That’s what I would offer.

 

[cadmike]

I think it’s a fair price. Here’s mine, the power port version.

 

[SuperMan]

Decent price....

Last summer I picked up an unfired in the box 629-5 Classic 5" at a big shop in Connecticut. Had been looking for a 5" Classic and most had been over a grand if in decent shape...this one was $900 and gladly paid it. Was made in 2001 just before the IL started...

I'd tell you how it shoots but it is still unfired..should cure that soon...

Bob

 

[Hairtrigger]

Handle it, if you like it go for it!
I have sold off all my long barrel guns. I now only own 4 and 5 inch barreled revolvers

 

[pantannojack]

I would pass on that one and look for a tighter B/C gap like 4-6 thousands. I had a 629 with a .010 and was not happy with it. I sold it at a loss and found a 29-3 4" gaping .004; Better than paying for a bbl set back job.

 

[gnappi]

Almost any pre lock S&W is worth $800. That’s what I would offer.

I generally agree but my threshold of $$ pain is a bit higher I bought a -5 five inch "Truck Gun" which I cleaned up pretty nicely though all of the "engraving' is gone.

My other is a 6 inch ported -4 that I gave what many would call silly dollars for but I'm not sorry.

 

[scruffy]

Thanks all. I'm passing. Reason is I called S&W customer service to get manufacture/shipping date. It was as I thought 1999. However, when the rep asked my name he asked if I purchased the gun used. I replied, Yes, (even though it's still at the LGS). He said OK because this gun was sent in to us for repair in 2022. I asked what for as that would be helpful and he replied "Barrel to frame fit adjusted". That could be an indication of why the B/C gap was .012" on the right side and .0095 on the left. Also made me wonder why the gun was being sold if the original owner only had it back a year. Glad I called.