Bought a well used 629, what to do now?

[kennyb]

i think you did fine....have fun with it!

 

[M29since14]

Put a little effort and maybe a little money into that 629. If it is mechanically good and bore and chambers are OK, it is too handy of a revolver to let go. I think the bead blasting, if done properly, will yield a satisfactory result. It won't be like new, but it should suffice.

I would take the gun apart myself and not allow anything to be blasted that doesn't absolutely need it - and to be sure that everything is properly plugged and sealed off. Might help to save you some money.

 

[williamlayton]

My kinda gun. Who in blazes cares about the finish.
Carry it in the car, shoot it, carry it camping, shoot it, stick it under the matress, shoot it,----did Imention shooting the snot out of it.
Blessings

 

[Maximumbob54]

Please say you already went and snatched up or at least put down money on that .357 Magnum....

IF NOT GO GET IT NOW!!!!

Oh and yippee on the 629.

NOW GO GET THAT OTHER ONE!!!!

 

[KPK102084]

Dang guys thanks for all the info on the 27! Good thing I got it bought for $450!!! It has to be shipped so will be at me in a few days. What do you all think this thing is worth? The first of the serial # is S 115xxx. Does that make it a pre-27?

On the 629 looks like it's going to the gunsmith to be stripped down, beadblasted, cleaned, etc. However it comes back it will be well used as my truck, camping, hunting, packing,,,,,,,beast!

 

[KPK102084]

Oh just kind of cool, but the guy I got it from said he has had it since the early 60's and all it's done is ridden around in his vehicle in a case. Said he hasn't fired it in 20-30 years! Pretty cool deal if all goes well as far as shipping, etc.

 

[VM]

Dang guys thanks for all the info on the 27! Good thing I got it bought for $450!!! It has to be shipped so will be at me in a few days. What do you all think this thing is worth? The first of the serial # is S 115xxx. Does that make it a pre-27?

Congrats on the pre 27 - it is from 1954. Post some better pics after you get it cleaned up.

 

[revolvergeek]

So there's no way bead or aluminum oxide blasting will even out the pits? SUCKS!!!! But I really wasn't counting on it anyways.

Parkerize it. That will act like cake frosting and even out the worst of the pits, and it confuse the heck out of people. Most will think that it is an old Model 28 until it BOOOMS!

 

[ar15ed]

i would carry it, shoot it, and enjoy the rascal!

 

[KPK102084]

Hey guys got the Pre-27! Here's a link.

The 629 is getting cleaned up now. Hope it looks good afterwards!!!

http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-ha...-27-tell-me-what-you-think.html#post136016697

 

[KPK102084]

Well took it down to nothing. Bead blasted it, replaced the cylinder stop and spring with an oversized power custom, new rebound spring, rubber grip, new screws, and duracoated the
sight.

Looks better and more uniformed. What do you think?

 

[TAROMAN]

Big improvement. Gives it sort of a "hammered" finish.