Smith & Wesson Model 629-4 .44 Magnum Stainless DA/SA Revolver, 8 3/8 in Barrel
This Smith & Wesson Model 629-4 is a stainless-steel N-frame .44 Magnum with a 6-round fluted cylinder and a long 8 3/8 in barrel. It features the -4 revision’s forged hammer and smooth-faced, forged trigger, a hammer-mounted firing pin, and factory drill-and-tap topstrap holes. The revolver is set up with a red-ramp front sight and an adjustable square-notch rear, and is rollmarked Made in U.S.A., Springfield, Massachusetts.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Specific Condition Notes: The stainless surfaces show widespread scratches and blemishes with many areas of pitting. The installed black rubber finger-groove grips are poorly fit and will likely need replacement.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson Model 629-4 .44 Magnum revolver
- Installed black rubber finger-groove grip
The Model 629-4 is a stainless N-frame .44 Magnum with a six-shot fluted cylinder, delivering classic large-frame performance in a corrosion-resistant package. This example carries the long 8 3/8 in barrel with a standard profile, partial underlug, ejector shroud, and a serrated rib.
Factory sights include a red-ramp blade up front and an adjustable square-notch leaf at the rear, providing a precise and highly visible sight picture. The -4 engineering revision is known for a factory drill-and-tap topstrap, adding flexibility for those who choose to mount appropriate sighting equipment.
Controls and lockwork reflect the pre-MIM era, with a forged hammer, a smooth-faced forged trigger, and a hammer-mounted firing pin. The action is double-action/single-action, consistent with S&W’s N-frame design.
Markings include Model 629-4 on the yoke cut and Made in U.S.A., Springfield, Massachusetts on the frame, aligning with the revolver’s U.S. manufacture. Materials are stainless steel throughout the barrel, frame, and cylinder with a uniform stainless finish.