Assistance Finding Correct Replacement Parts Mod 629 6" .44 Mag

[catmwilkins]

Hello folks, this is my first time posting so please feel free to correct me on any etiquette for this forum. I am new to revolver collecting and love these S&W classics.

I have here what I believe is a Model 629. It has the 6 inch barrel and is a .44 mag but beyond that I do not know much about it and don't have a lot of ways to find out more. It was a junk gun found in my grandfather's estate and it was not cared for the best and I am hoping to restore it to glory. It is missing the side piece that screws on to allow your thumb to release the cylinder. It is also missing the little red plastic bit in the front ramp sight as well as the entire rear sight assembly.

Any help would be appreciated and I will upload several pics to provide the most info.

 

[Pig Hunter]

Use the search function as there are several threads about the front sight insert. Brownell's , Numrich, or maybe Midway would have the thumb latch, screw and rear sight .

 

[Seadragon]

It looks to be an early 629 with pinned barrel and recessed cylinder charge holes. These were made for only a short period of time and are sought after by collectors so I would think definitely worth restoring. Replacing the cylinder release should be an easy matter and the red ramp on the front sight shouldn't be that hard for someone who knows what he is doing. Finding a rear sight may be harder as they are not the current design and are no longer made. I would look on the Numrich web site to see if they have any. Perhaps someone else will come along with greater insight. What you have is anything but a junk gun! Good luck!

 

[Pisgah]

All of those missing bits are readily available. Here's a link to Gun Parts Corp., but there are other suppliers out there:

Smith & Wesson Model 629-1 Revolver Parts | Numrich Gun Parts

Front sight insert kits are likewise available from Brownell's and other suppliers, but many folks just use a bit of plastic -- often carved out of an old toothbrush -- and make their own replacement.

BTW, it ain't no junk gun and unless it has major problems not visible in the pictures it is well worth returning to full working order.

 

[muddocktor]

Follow the link that Pisgah supplied you. The thumbpiece you need is #21 and the nut for it is #20 on the exploded diagram. The rear sight assembly is only available used, but is #10-18. After you install them, take it to the range and see how close to POA it shoots, as you might have to change the rear sight blade to a taller or shorter blade to be able to sight it in if there isn't enough adjustment now. You are looking at less than $100 in parts, shipped.

 

[Nightowl]

Also note that those are not original stocks. The 629 shipped from the factory with wood target stocks. Those Hogue rubber grips are good for shooting, though.

 

[catmwilkins]

Rear Sight Assembly ID

Huge thanks to the community, your expertise did not disappoint! I will look into those pieces and see if I can't get them all. When the gun does find its way into its former glory I will post another picture!

If anyone has a line on where I could find the Rear Sight Assembly used it would be much appreciated, it is hard to differentiate between the different assemblies available since someone mentioned this is a specific RSA. Thanks to anyone with info, your time and knowledge is very much appreciated!

(Attached is the Numrich parts catalog of RSA, obviously they are out of stock but I am wondering which part I should be searching for used.)

 

[Bobbysixkiller]

Try looking on eBay as well. Search N frame rear sight assembly. There are several. Look for one that is for a model 29 or similar. The new ones are round on the front. You need one that is square on the front. You can definitely get everything you need for it on eBay. Grips. Sight. Thumb piece with a nut. Great source for used parts. You just have to know what to look up and know what you’re looking for. As sometimes the description is wrong