Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this GORGEOUS double-action revolver today for a penny-start auction; this is the Smith & Wesson 629-4 NRA Classic!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 629-4 "NRA Classic" - 103638
Serial: CBR5088
Date of Manufacture: 1997
Caliber: .44 Magnum
Finish: Bright Polished Stainless
Barrel Length: 6.5" Full Lug
Optics/Sights: Adjustable Rear w/ Ramped Red Insert Front
Stock/Grips: Textured Synthetic Pachmayr "Gripper" Grips
Action: Double-Action
Markings: Standard / This example features "629 NRA CLASSIC 187 OF 650" on the right side of the barrel.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Introduced in 1978 as the stainless steel successor to the legendary Model 29, the Smith & Wesson Model 629 brought all-weather durability to the heavy-duty .44 Magnum platform. Built on S&W’s robust N-frame, the 629 quickly established itself as a premier choice for big-bore handgun hunters, wilderness protection, and target enthusiasts. By the mid-1990s, Smith & Wesson introduced the Model 629-4 engineering revision—a generation highly revered by collectors today because it incorporated critical "Endurance Package" manufacturing enhancements to better withstand heavy recoil while remaining in the coveted pre-internal lock era of traditional frame construction. Product code 103638 designates the special-edition "NRA Classic", commissioned through a collaborative partnership to honor the National Rifle Association and American shooting sports heritage. Smith & Wesson produced these commemorative revolvers in strictly limited production runs, combining specialized factory presentation finishes and custom barrel profiles with official commemorative roll-stampings. Engineered with high grade action components, the "NRA Classic" edition was designed to serve as both a high-performance big-bore sidearm and a museum-quality tribute piece. Today, the Model 629-4 "NRA Classic" holds a highly sought-after position on the secondary collector market. Because it sits in the ideal sweet spot of S&W engineering—benefiting from modern heat-treating and hardened cylinder notches without sacrificing classic lines to later internal lock mechanisms—it is considered one of the finest operational eras of the stainless N-frame. Combined with the low overall production numbers of the product code 103638 run, this commemorative model remains a standout centerpiece for advanced Smith & Wesson and fine arms vault collections.
Contents:
Model: 629-4 "NRA Classic" - 103638
Serial: CBR5088
Date of Manufacture: 1997
Caliber: .44 Magnum
Finish: Bright Polished Stainless
Barrel Length: 6.5" Full Lug
Optics/Sights: Adjustable Rear w/ Ramped Red Insert Front
Stock/Grips: Textured Synthetic Pachmayr "Gripper" Grips
Action: Double-Action
Markings: Standard / This example features "629 NRA CLASSIC 187 OF 650" on the right side of the barrel.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Introduced in 1978 as the stainless steel successor to the legendary Model 29, the Smith & Wesson Model 629 brought all-weather durability to the heavy-duty .44 Magnum platform. Built on S&W’s robust N-frame, the 629 quickly established itself as a premier choice for big-bore handgun hunters, wilderness protection, and target enthusiasts. By the mid-1990s, Smith & Wesson introduced the Model 629-4 engineering revision—a generation highly revered by collectors today because it incorporated critical "Endurance Package" manufacturing enhancements to better withstand heavy recoil while remaining in the coveted pre-internal lock era of traditional frame construction. Product code 103638 designates the special-edition "NRA Classic", commissioned through a collaborative partnership to honor the National Rifle Association and American shooting sports heritage. Smith & Wesson produced these commemorative revolvers in strictly limited production runs, combining specialized factory presentation finishes and custom barrel profiles with official commemorative roll-stampings. Engineered with high grade action components, the "NRA Classic" edition was designed to serve as both a high-performance big-bore sidearm and a museum-quality tribute piece. Today, the Model 629-4 "NRA Classic" holds a highly sought-after position on the secondary collector market. Because it sits in the ideal sweet spot of S&W engineering—benefiting from modern heat-treating and hardened cylinder notches without sacrificing classic lines to later internal lock mechanisms—it is considered one of the finest operational eras of the stainless N-frame. Combined with the low overall production numbers of the product code 103638 run, this commemorative model remains a standout centerpiece for advanced Smith & Wesson and fine arms vault collections.
Contents:
This example will ship with the Factory Original Box and paperwork as pictured above.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
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Payment Details
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Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1194476795 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-08-16 22:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
355 |
SoldOutTime: |
2026-08-16 19:01:35 |
