My 629 no dash

[ACORN]

I bought this back in the early 80's. All I knew then is it was a genuine S&W .44 mag. Later on I read that S&W only made a limited run in the 8-3/8", which is what mine is. My question is that mine is not in the serial number range the Blue Book lists, by a mile. Mine is pinned and counter bored. My serial is N850XXX. Blue Book shows around N62XXXX. I know Smith doesn't ship in order but 200,000? Can anybody pin down a DOM?

 

[75Vette]

Acorn, I have an 8 3/8"er serial number N838xxx. The best date I came up with for mine when I bought it (and with the help of the forum) was 81. The SCSW says the dates for N8xxxx was 80 - 83 and did mention very few were fitted with the 8 3/8" barrel.

 

[ACORN]

Are the stocks original to your 629? Currently mine has cut out GA targets but through the years I’ve switched them around so.... I have a spare set of relieved walnut targets and may swap them out. I can’t remember what came on it.
I did a double take, I thought you stolen my gun!

 

[75Vette]

Okay, you got my curiosity up so I went to the safe and pulled the grips. If I'm reading it right, it looks like 5 81 stamped on the left panel.

 

[Barbarian-CBX]

I bought mine new in '81 or '82. Serial # N841XXX. I think it was manufactured in 1981. The original blue lining dissolved along time ago.

 

[RKmesa]

Here is N869168. It came to me with smooth target grips on it. I liked them and left them. I think it shipped in 1982, but I could be mistaken...

 

[75Vette]

Richard, I have a 6" P&R 629 with the smooth targets on it too. When I first purchased it and posted it on the forum it was of general opinion that the grips weren't original to the gun. You've given me hope! BTW, serial # N855xx.

 

[jay72]

I have a 4 inch 629 no dash pinned and recessed that is also in the N850XXX range

 

[Doc44]

The first or prototype Model 629s had serial numbers in the N629000 range. The first production revolvers started in 1980 at serial number N748564 with the first 4 and 8 3/8-inch revolvers starting at N778000. The Model 629, all barrel lengths, was made for approximately two years before being replaced by the Model 629-1 sometime in 1982.

Bill

 

[Mblhopo]

I have a 6 inch with serial number N749008 when doing the math it comes out to be the 444th one made which I think is kinda cool for a .44 …………………………………………...M*

 

[S&WIowegan]

P&R 629s

Just to add to Doc44's post, there are 629s out there that may be pinned,not recessed and vice versa. This is commonly the result of an engineering change. I have examples of 4, 6 and 8 3/8" barrel 629 no dash revolvers which are P&R. I have no idea how many were made.

 

[PALADIN85020]

FWIW, this four-inch no-dash P&R 629 left the factory in September, 1981. Serialed N8670xx. Gun was obtained LNIB, unfired except at S&W. It's one of my safe queens, and remains unfired.

John

 

[ericrlarson]

FWIW, this four-inch no-dash P&R 629 left the factory in September, 1981. Serialed N8670xx. Gun was obtained LNIB, unfired except at S&W. It's one of my safe queens, and remains unfired.

John

Beautiful!


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[BoCash]

Since it was mentioned about "parts clean up during transition," here is 629, no dash, #N87559x with recessed chambers and NO pin for reference.

I figure possibly late 1981 production?

Y'all take care, Bo

 

[ME94]

Everyone of those are beautiful! Thanks for sharing everyone.

 

[SS57]

Well now you guys got my curiosity going so I went to the safe. My 4 inch 629ND, P&R. N8508**. Right grip is stamped 5 81. Nice looking 629's gents.

 

[vrichard]

S&W 629 are nice. ser.#n 869999
Dick

 

[jcelect]

629s?

The unusual 629s are the ones with the pinned barrel, recessed cylinder, and an "N" serial prefix with the 4" and 8 3/8" barrels! The reason being is the dates of the practices of manufacturing.
1980 629s released to the public (6" guns)
1981 4" and 8 3/8" introduced
1982(approx) Changed to "ABC" serial numbering system and the 629-1
engineering change took place(dropped the P&R)
Here is some data from a factory letter from Mr. Jinks

jcelect

 

[nick778]

629 No Dash

Mine, which is in excellent condition and in its presentation box, has 6 80 stamped on the left grip and the serial #is N777894 which coincides with the aforementioned information.

The barrel is pinned and the cylinder is recessed and is 6" long.

I used to carry one like it back in the '80's while hunting for Elk (and in Bear country) in a ******* Rig. Unfortunately, that one was stolen from my home. But I knew I had to replace it which I did some time ago.

 

[sheldon wade]

my 2 629 no dashes

first is a 4" ser#N855xxx
second is an 8 3/8" ser#N839xxx
both pinned and recessed, both in cardboard boxes, long barrel had factory target in box for exceptional accuracy

also have a 29-2 6 1/2 inch