Smith & Wesson Model 629-1 .44 Magnum Stainless 6-inch Barreled Frame Only (1980s)
This Smith & Wesson Model 629-1 is a stainless-steel N-frame .44 Rem Magnum barreled frame from the 1980s with an approximately 6-inch standard-profile barrel. It features a serrated top rib, an ejector-rod shroud, and a cross-pinned ramp front sight with a red/orange insert. The yoke cut is stamped "M 629-1," and the barrel is roll-marked for both the caliber and manufacturer. Note: This listing is for a barreled frame only; the cylinder and crane/yoke are missing, the sideplate is off, and the internal lockwork, grips, cylinder latch assembly, and rear sight assembly are absent.
Condition
Overall Condition: Poor condition.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The frame and barrel show markings and areas of surface rust from prior handling and use. The bore presents bright, reflective surfaces. Missing components include the cylinder, crane/yoke, sideplate, internal lockwork (hammer, trigger, rebound slide, mainspring, hand, cylinder stop, etc.), grips, cylinder latch assembly, and rear sight assembly. Please refer to the photos for a close look at the finish and markings.
What's Included
- Smith & Wesson Model 629-1 stainless N-frame barreled frame with approximately 6-inch barrel (no cylinder, crane/yoke, sideplate, internal lockwork, grips, cylinder latch assembly, or rear sight assembly included)
This 629-1 barreled frame is built on Smith & Wesson's stainless-steel N-frame with a square-butt grip frame, delivering the classic large-frame .44 Magnum configuration. No action parts are present.
The barrel is the standard profile with a serrated top rib and a non-full underlug ejector-rod shroud. The front sight is a ramped, cross-pinned unit with a red/orange insert. The rear sight is absent.
Markings include a barrel roll-mark for ".44 MAGNUM" and "SMITH & WESSON," with the right side of the frame roll-marked "MADE IN U.S.A. / MARCAS REGISTRADAS / SMITH & WESSON / SPRINGFIELD, MASS." The yoke cut is stamped "M 629-1," and there is no barrel pin visible at the frame/barrel juncture.
Produced in the 1980s and made in the United States, this stainless-finished barreled frame presents key features collectors and builders associate with the 629-1 variant, including its robust construction and identifiable factory stamps.