Does this 629 look right?
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My 3" 629-4 backpacker has a beveled cylinder just like that. Not sure if beveled is the correct term for it. Other backpacker models I have seen do too. I am sure some other variations also do. I actually like the way it looks.
Looking at the pic I believe that looks like a 629-4.
Looking at the pic I believe that looks like a 629-4.
I have seen S&W revolvers with both sharp corners at the front of the cylinder and strongly radiused corners and "black-powder" chamfering of the type you see on this one. I don't think either one is right or wrong. Maybe others who have studied the earlier stainless revolvers more than I have will be able to offer better insights.
Snapping Twig
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To my eye, that looks like a garage mechanic version of the black powder bevel you see on mountain revolvers.
I like the black powder bevel, love it actually.
The bevel in the picture hurts my eyes.
I like the black powder bevel, love it actually.
The bevel in the picture hurts my eyes.
kamloops67
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i have a 6" 629-nd that has no bevel, and a 4 1/4" 629-6 that has a bevel but not as extreme as that one though, about half of that one and the bevel doesnt extend into bottom of flutes.
looking at your picture makes me wonder if the bevel extends to the chambers?
looking at your picture makes me wonder if the bevel extends to the chambers?
mc5aw
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The cylinder also appears to have a brighter finish than the rest of the revolver. Either it's a Bubba job on the stock cylinder, or a Bubba job on a replacement cylinder after the original cylinder was ruined. Things like this are huge red flags ... what else could be tinkered with? Proceed with caution.
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