A guy I work with has a 629-1 with a 8 and whatever inch barrel,and a safariland leather shoulder holster. Asking $400. I couldnot believe this gun was that old. The gun has no play in it, and the finish has no scratches. The cylinder bores hardly have any carbon build-up. Only thing that looks bad are the stocks and they are not real bad. Holster also looks new. Should I buy?
629-1 value?
- Thread starter Hogleg
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Daryl Waldron
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I have a 629-1 and love it. It stays in my Truck most of the time. I too, would buy it.
They don't even offer the 629 standard anymore in 8 3/8" barrel. the 6" model now list for $783...that's about mid $600 on the market new.
I'm not sure what that would mean to you or if you are a collector of sorts and if that fact is important to you.
I really guess if you don't have a .44mag and want one, that is a great one to go w/ at that price. From your description, it doesn't seem abused at all. Deals of this kind in my opinion come and go real quick. Someone will pick that up if you don't real quick if your friend is seriously intent on selling it. Is he giving you first dibs?
I have a 7.5" MagnaClassic 1990. It is definitely a range gun for me. I don't hunt and I wouldn't even think about carrying it. It was brand new never fired on consignment #917 out of 3000 made for $895 on consignment at my local gunshop. I bit the big one and forked the $$$ over. I didn't think I would ever come across this model again in the condition it was in. It literally was a showcase piece for the previous owner and barely handled. These details made it more of an enticing buy for me so I bought it.
It comes down to available $$$ and how much you need or want it depending on the uses or just collectiblity sake.
I'm not sure what that would mean to you or if you are a collector of sorts and if that fact is important to you.
I really guess if you don't have a .44mag and want one, that is a great one to go w/ at that price. From your description, it doesn't seem abused at all. Deals of this kind in my opinion come and go real quick. Someone will pick that up if you don't real quick if your friend is seriously intent on selling it. Is he giving you first dibs?
I have a 7.5" MagnaClassic 1990. It is definitely a range gun for me. I don't hunt and I wouldn't even think about carrying it. It was brand new never fired on consignment #917 out of 3000 made for $895 on consignment at my local gunshop. I bit the big one and forked the $$$ over. I didn't think I would ever come across this model again in the condition it was in. It literally was a showcase piece for the previous owner and barely handled. These details made it more of an enticing buy for me so I bought it.
It comes down to available $$$ and how much you need or want it depending on the uses or just collectiblity sake.
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One thing to look for
Look at the top strap at the point where the cylinder stops and the barrel starts.
Open the cylinder and look there. If there is any mark or V shape cut in the top strap then the gun has had a good number of rounds.
If its clean, drop that 400 quick, its a very good buy.
Look at the top strap at the point where the cylinder stops and the barrel starts.
Open the cylinder and look there. If there is any mark or V shape cut in the top strap then the gun has had a good number of rounds.
If its clean, drop that 400 quick, its a very good buy.
I have the gun at home with me. He said he was in no hurry to sell, and let me bring it home to shoot it. Checked the top strap, looks good. I have been wanting one for a while, so I guess I'll take him the money. I mainly want it to hunt with. I will shoot it a little but not much because I have many more guns that are cheaper to shoot. I do not reload. I am new to the forum, and I thank yall for the advice.
Value is all relative to where you live and what the market will bear and who you are dealing with IMHO.
In the part of Michigan where I live N-frames are quite reasonable as they are out of favor with CCW guns commanding the big bucks.
I paid $450.00 for a 629-4 unfired backpacker 3 inch about three years ago and then it's twin 100 serial numbers apart a year later. Around a year ago I paid $300.00 for a 29-5 Classic with little use but some wear on the barrel on the badging,(29 Classic writing).
Personally I'd pay the asking price for that one but I never met an N-frame I didn't like either.
Excepting the Scot blood in me, I'd own them all I'm afraid.
It's more what you can afford from the budget and how bad you want it. personally I don't mind a few guns that get shot little but admired often in my safe. After aquiring the needs in guns, pride in ownership means much to me.
One more thing Hogleg from an old fart that's enjoyed guns for a lot of years. Think about getting into reloading a bit. It's not rocket science and makes owning some of these pricier calibers more fun to own.
In the part of Michigan where I live N-frames are quite reasonable as they are out of favor with CCW guns commanding the big bucks.
I paid $450.00 for a 629-4 unfired backpacker 3 inch about three years ago and then it's twin 100 serial numbers apart a year later. Around a year ago I paid $300.00 for a 29-5 Classic with little use but some wear on the barrel on the badging,(29 Classic writing).
Personally I'd pay the asking price for that one but I never met an N-frame I didn't like either.
Excepting the Scot blood in me, I'd own them all I'm afraid.It's more what you can afford from the budget and how bad you want it. personally I don't mind a few guns that get shot little but admired often in my safe. After aquiring the needs in guns, pride in ownership means much to me.
One more thing Hogleg from an old fart that's enjoyed guns for a lot of years. Think about getting into reloading a bit. It's not rocket science and makes owning some of these pricier calibers more fun to own.
Yes I have shot it and it will shoot better than I can. Regarding reloading, I have been debating the past month or so about getting into it. I have a few big bores I really enjoy shooting, it just cost so much. .45LC and 45/70 go for about $30 a box for the cheap stuff around here. I would also like to be able to load them to what they are capable of. I do see reloading in the near future. I feel like the gun is a good deal, just wanted some opinions. Where else can I get a good .44 and leather to match for $400?
Does it look like the one listed below but with a longer barrel? For $400, I wouldn't even blink! Especially with leather included.
FWIW, I picked up the below piece (629-1) two weeks ago as my 21st birthday present. Great gun. Price was $479 OTD, traded a gun I didn't like for it so it was a reasonable deal. I too am of the "I've never met an N-frame I didn't like" stripe.
Get the gun and shoot, save the brass. Next time you have the tickle to buy a gun, buy reloading gear instead. Major savings in .44 Magnum. I can load gentle .44s that you can shoot all day long for around $8-9/100. Definitely worth the investment and learning curve in my experience.
FWIW, I picked up the below piece (629-1) two weeks ago as my 21st birthday present. Great gun. Price was $479 OTD, traded a gun I didn't like for it so it was a reasonable deal. I too am of the "I've never met an N-frame I didn't like" stripe.
Get the gun and shoot, save the brass. Next time you have the tickle to buy a gun, buy reloading gear instead. Major savings in .44 Magnum. I can load gentle .44s that you can shoot all day long for around $8-9/100. Definitely worth the investment and learning curve in my experience.
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larryf1952
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I picked up a 6" 629-1 with the old style wooden target stocks, which I happen to love, BTW 
about 6 years ago for $350. I knew I'd gotten a fair deal then, but I think I might've gotten a little better than a fair deal, as the gun is in prime condition. I've only fired it once, as I am the lucky owner of 3 other .44 Mags. They just grow in my garden. I could not afford to shoot any of them if I didn't reload. Enjoy that hogleg, Hogleg!
about 6 years ago for $350. I knew I'd gotten a fair deal then, but I think I might've gotten a little better than a fair deal, as the gun is in prime condition. I've only fired it once, as I am the lucky owner of 3 other .44 Mags. They just grow in my garden. I could not afford to shoot any of them if I didn't reload. Enjoy that hogleg, Hogleg!Well, I paid him today so it is mine. Called him last night, told him I was going to buy it, he brought me 1 box ammo and the original box it came in. I feel like I got a really good deal on a nice gun, holster, and ammo, so I guess thats all that counts. I do thank yall for the input.
Hogleg,
You did good on the deal and hope you'll enjoy it. How many sports can you buy equipment, use it and get your money back if you want to? It's how I justify it anyhow.
I got into reloading many years ago with an inexpensive RCBS single stage press. Later bought a Lee progressive on sale and still use that.
I wish now I'd spent more and bought a Dillon but the Lee works for me.
I probally shoot ten times as much .357, .41 and .44 than if I was buying factory ammo. I also have some hot .44 mag hunting loads that can't be bought anywhere. Still safe in my SBH but the factory couldn't risk selling same for liability reasons.
The N-frames are my favorite revolver to shoot and I get to more when I reload those big boomers. Enjoy it and get out shooting.
You did good on the deal and hope you'll enjoy it. How many sports can you buy equipment, use it and get your money back if you want to? It's how I justify it anyhow.
I got into reloading many years ago with an inexpensive RCBS single stage press. Later bought a Lee progressive on sale and still use that.
I wish now I'd spent more and bought a Dillon but the Lee works for me.
I probally shoot ten times as much .357, .41 and .44 than if I was buying factory ammo. I also have some hot .44 mag hunting loads that can't be bought anywhere. Still safe in my SBH but the factory couldn't risk selling same for liability reasons.
The N-frames are my favorite revolver to shoot and I get to more when I reload those big boomers. Enjoy it and get out shooting.