What 629 is this one?

[Larf]

Does anybody know what year(i dont have any serial number) and model is this 629? I may buy it so i need as much information as i can get. Thanks a lot.

 

[jframefreak]

Can't help you with your question, but I sure do like the looks of it. Those unfluted cylinders are slick!

 

[toroflow1]

That's a 1997 and later 629, due to the cast parts (hammer & trigger). At least a -5 or above 629.

 

[Alk8944]

That's a 1997 and later 629, due to the cast parts (hammer & trigger). At least a -5 or above 629.

Just to keep things straight and not start another bit of false information, the hammer and trigger are NOT cast. They are fabricated by Metal Injection Molding (MIM) which is not a casting process or even vaguely related to casting in any way.

 

[Larf]

I´ve seen the revolver today and it´s a 629-5, serial number CCS-5xxx. I´ve sent an email to S&W to find out what year it was manufactured and how it came out originaly. I will let you know further news. Thanks a lot.

 

[Bullseye Smith]

Here is one with a forged hammer and trigger:

 

[tomguuy]

Looks like a Lew Horton to me

 

[500 Magnum Nut]

It's a dash 5 made before 2001. It's laser etched which looks all faded on the outsides. It has the modern MIM trigger, hammer & frame mounted firing pin. Gun is a good one that can handle the heavy loads but them stocks IMHO are the worst for grip and feel. If you buy the gun switch it over to rubber and don't over pay on this gun because of the outside cosmetic issues.

 

[cowboydave]

This is my 629-5 serial #CCS5XXX. S&W said it was shipped May 1, 1998 and went to Lew Horton. And BTW I like the grips, they fit my hand well.
Dave

 

[Larf]

I emailed S&W and they only told me that it was manufactured in 1998, i then emailed Lew Horton ([email protected]) and this is what they answered:

This is indeed a Lew Horton's Gun. It was made for us by Smith & Wesson in May of 1998. It is one of 1485 made it featured an unfluted cylinder, full lug barrel and rosewood grips.

Hope this is usefull for someone else.

Bye!

 

[peyton]

Well did you buy it???

 

[Larf]

, yes, yes, i did buy it, i paid U$S 900, i am in Argentina and handguns are a little more expensive than in the US, i will be testing it, hopefully, on Saturday or Sunday. I´ll let you know how it performed.
Bye!

 

[Allen-frame]

We won't cry for you , Argentina.
( someone had to say it)

Welcome to the forum ,,Larf!

Regards ,,Allen Frame

 

[Marshall 357]

That sure is a great looking handgun!

 

[Larf]

Hello, i am shareing with you people a couple of photographs and a link to a Youtube video of the 629 i bought two weeks ago. It´s simply beautifull.

Video
YouTube - S&W 629 Lew Horton 2

By ocg, shot with DSC-F828 at 2009-10-14

By ocg, shot with DSC-F828 at 2009-10-14