Unfired new in box 1981 s&w model 629 44mag 6" stainless
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Pondhill
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I think I would buy it if I had the money.
I wouldn't. I buy guns to shoot. Boxes and unfired doesn't impress me much since I'm going to shoot it anyways. If I was the type to put in the back of my safe as an investment I might go for it, but I'm not. I'd spend $200 less for a -4 and shoot the heck our of it (currently in the process with two -4s, a 4" and a 6.5").
Based on your description, the price is excellent!
AveragEd
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I feel the same as youngda9. One of my S&Ws is a 6" 686-4 PowerPort that wasn't advertised as unfired but when my S&W-trained gunsmith received and inspected it, he declared it unfired. And I believe it because the rough area in the barrel's port is as bright silver as stainless can be; getting the small nooks and crannies of that area that clean again would be close to impossible and the cylinder turn line is almost invisible. Anyway, I decided not to shoot that one and it just languishes in my safe. It is an investment that might pay off for our son someday.
I prefer to buy really nice pre-lock, pre-MIM, square-butt Smith & Wesson revolvers that have been shot so I don't feel guilty for shooting them myself. Boxes, tools and papers are nice to have but if I like a gun, I primarily buy it, not the extras.
Ed
Oops - almost forgot the original poster's question. About six months ago, I paid $615 for a very nice 6" 629-1 with box, tools and papers so an unfired one might be worth that much more. But then I wouldn't be able to shoot it for fear of depreciating it, so that would cut into the fun of owning it.
I prefer to buy really nice pre-lock, pre-MIM, square-butt Smith & Wesson revolvers that have been shot so I don't feel guilty for shooting them myself. Boxes, tools and papers are nice to have but if I like a gun, I primarily buy it, not the extras.
Ed
Oops - almost forgot the original poster's question. About six months ago, I paid $615 for a very nice 6" 629-1 with box, tools and papers so an unfired one might be worth that much more. But then I wouldn't be able to shoot it for fear of depreciating it, so that would cut into the fun of owning it.
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Sounds like a fair enough price. If i had the available funds and wanted one i would buy it and shoot it on a regular basis.
I don't normally buy "safe queens" as some like to call any unfired, pre-lock
Smith. Just because it's unfired now does'nt mean it has to remain that way.
These are weapons that we're made to be shot and enjoyed.
Good luck on your aquisition if it happens.
Chuck
I don't normally buy "safe queens" as some like to call any unfired, pre-lock
Smith. Just because it's unfired now does'nt mean it has to remain that way.
These are weapons that we're made to be shot and enjoyed.
Good luck on your aquisition if it happens.
Chuck
I would definetly jump on that at that price.
If you dont, PM me the info and I will...
Prices are absurd right now. I saw a 629-1 8" today at a gun show marked $1100, with box. In good shape, but it wasnt new and it wasnt NIB and it was an 8", which usually go for less. A 29-3 Nickel 8" right next to it marked $1200. The little sign said "Make my day", no kidding.
If you dont, PM me the info and I will...
Prices are absurd right now. I saw a 629-1 8" today at a gun show marked $1100, with box. In good shape, but it wasnt new and it wasnt NIB and it was an 8", which usually go for less. A 29-3 Nickel 8" right next to it marked $1200. The little sign said "Make my day", no kidding.
Magnumdood
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.44 Mags and the Endurance Package
I'm a little hesitant to purchase a .44 Mag that is a pre-endurance package revolver that has be thoroughly shot then put up for sale. You can literally shoot those revolvers "loose" with a steady diet of heavy, full-house loads. If I couldn't have the option of having my gunsmith give it a thorough inspection before I considered purchasing it, then haggling about price would be a moot point. hussien's potential reelection is driving ALL gun prices up. I'm glad I bought what I wanted last year; a S&W PC 6.5" hunter in 500 Magnum. It is a beautiful gun. I took the lock out and put the plug in. I like carrying it around the house. I'm going to buy some MagSafe ammo for it and use it as my bedside weapon. I was perusing MagSafe's ammunition chart, and nothing hits with more K.E. than the 500 Magnum, not even the MagSafe .308 rounds.
I'm a little hesitant to purchase a .44 Mag that is a pre-endurance package revolver that has be thoroughly shot then put up for sale. You can literally shoot those revolvers "loose" with a steady diet of heavy, full-house loads. If I couldn't have the option of having my gunsmith give it a thorough inspection before I considered purchasing it, then haggling about price would be a moot point. hussien's potential reelection is driving ALL gun prices up. I'm glad I bought what I wanted last year; a S&W PC 6.5" hunter in 500 Magnum. It is a beautiful gun. I took the lock out and put the plug in. I like carrying it around the house. I'm going to buy some MagSafe ammo for it and use it as my bedside weapon. I was perusing MagSafe's ammunition chart, and nothing hits with more K.E. than the 500 Magnum, not even the MagSafe .308 rounds.
Thanks for all the feedback. I for sure would buy this gun to shoot, not store away. Having said that though I'm struggling with whether to buy it or just buy a brand new gun and pay even less. The other thing I'm trying to figure out is if I want a 357 or a 44 mag. I do have a beautiful 1973 model 66 no dash 357 mag with a 4" barrel.
But, it would be nice to have a new model 686p 4" stainless, Ruger GP100, or Ruger Redhawk 44 mag. I know, buy all three but I can only afford one of those three. I reload so ammo expense isn't a factor. I live in north central oregon so a 357 is plenty of power but 44 mags are prettysweet too. Honestly this is going to be a range gun more than anything but also an occasional woods gun so this is definately just personal preference to make the decision. I know the GP100 is a great gun and I own lots of Rugers but everyone says the 686p is worth the extra $100 or so for the fit and finish. I do like the classic looks of the Smith too.
But, it would be nice to have a new model 686p 4" stainless, Ruger GP100, or Ruger Redhawk 44 mag. I know, buy all three but I can only afford one of those three. I reload so ammo expense isn't a factor. I live in north central oregon so a 357 is plenty of power but 44 mags are prettysweet too. Honestly this is going to be a range gun more than anything but also an occasional woods gun so this is definately just personal preference to make the decision. I know the GP100 is a great gun and I own lots of Rugers but everyone says the 686p is worth the extra $100 or so for the fit and finish. I do like the classic looks of the Smith too.
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AveragEd
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Yes and nothing probably penetrates more interior and exterior walls, either. Or perhaps your home only has one room and no one lives near you. A .500 as a home defense weapon? Really? After the first shot blinds and deafens you, what happens next?
Back to the topic, I didn't worry about the 629-1 I bought standing up to heavy loads as I will never shoot anything but handloaded 240-grain lead semi-wadcutters at about 900fps through it. I only fire magnum fodder when hunting and then in my 5" 629-4 Classic DX.
I still can't get over anyone using a .500 for home defense. Some people's kids, I tell you...
Ed
KLYDE
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I would buy it in one second. Too bad you live in Oregon or I would be in the car as we speak. Been searching for just the piece for some time. Why buy a new "classic" when you can get the real thing. Oh how i wish I was in your shoes.
I would buy it in a second if I found it because I paid a lot more for mine and it will hold it's value much better thena new one. I also have the 4 inch and 8 3/8 inch in no dash.
629 no dash 6 inch
629 no dash 6 inch
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AUTigerBlender
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ARMSLIST - For Sale: smith and wesson model 629-2 44 magnum
Here is a 629-4 in Alabama that is NIB 23yrs old $1000
Here is a 629-4 in Alabama that is NIB 23yrs old $1000
BrokenAxle
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I would jump on that thing right away! They aren't making any more new, pre-MIM, pre-lock S&W (standard production model, anyway) revolvers anymore, so you should snatch that one up at that price while you still have the chance. Just my opinion
revolver59
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Buy It !! Before somebody else does.
If you are going to use it as a shooter, I would find another gun. You can find a cheaper one, probably in less good cosmetic shape, but cheaper. If you buy a 629-4 or -5, those are the preferred ones, they have a redesigned yoke which is stronger versus the earlier ones.
Sounds too good to be true, be careful!
