Smith & Wesson Model 624 no-dash .44 Special, 6.5 in Target Stainless N-Frame Revolver (1985)
This 1985 Smith & Wesson Model 624 no-dash is the Target Stainless variant of the classic N-frame .44 Special. It features a 6.5-inch heavy barrel with a serrated top rib, adjustable sights, and its original checkered Goncalo Alves target stocks. Built in brushed stainless steel with pre-lock construction and a hammer-mounted firing pin, it combines durable materials with a purpose-built target configuration.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The satin stainless finish is clean with only a faint, consistent cylinder turn line. The double-action/single-action mechanism cycles smoothly with a solid lockup. The original checkered Goncalo Alves target grips are intact with sharp texture and minor handling marks.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson factory cardboard box with matching end label for Model 624
- Smith & Wesson Revolvers Safety & Instruction Manual
The Model 624 is the stainless counterpart to the blued Model 24, built on the square-butt N-frame and chambered in .44 Special. This example is the 1985 Target Stainless configuration with a 6.5-inch heavy-profile barrel, offering a steady sighting plane via its serrated top rib and a black ramped front sight paired to an adjustable rear.
Stainless construction extends through the frame, cylinder, and barrel, all finished in brushed stainless. The six-shot fluted cylinder maintains the classic exposed ejector rod profile. The wide, smooth trigger and wide, checkered target hammer support precise DA/SA control, with a hammer-mounted firing pin indicative of its pre-lock era build.
The revolver retains its original checkered Goncalo Alves target stocks with S&W medallions, complementing the target-focused setup. The overall presentation is clean, showing careful prior use consistent with a well-kept stainless N-frame from the mid-1980s.
As a historical note only, period sources documented a factory cylinder recall that applied to some AH-prefix Model 624 revolvers. This background is included for context and does not represent any inspection or claim regarding this specific example.