Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this head-turning double/single-action revolver today for a penny-start auction, this is the Smith & Wesson / Altamont Company Model 629-6 “The Rising Eagle” Special Edition.
The Smith & Wesson Model 629 “Rising Eagle” Altamont Special Edition is a Grade AAA limited-edition revolver featuring spectacular deep-relief American-style engraved artwork with stippled background removal and dramatic carved eagle motifs. The cylinder, including the flutes, is fully covered in deep-relief scrollwork. The left side plate depicts a powerful eagle in flight, and the right side features a detailed eagle head, showcasing countless hours of master engraved craftsmanship. This bold American-engraved artwork is complemented by custom high-grade American walnut grips produced exclusively by Altamont, featuring fine-line checkering and engraved scrollwork that mirrors the steel. Produced in a strictly limited run of 300, the Altamont 629 Rising Eagle Special Edition was designed with unique thematic patterns by master engravers, intended to be rare and ultimately more difficult to obtain.
-This particular example is No.174, out of the 300 examples produced-
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson / Altamont Company
Model: 629-6 “The Rising Eagle” Special Edition
Serial: DKV3564
Caliber: .44 Magnum
Finish: Stainless Steel
Barrel Length: 6 1/2" Barrel with Full Lug
Optics/Sights: Pinned Red Ramp Front with Adjustable White Outline Micrometer Click Rear
Stock/Grips: Custom Engraved High Grade American Walnut Grips with Bronze S&W Medallions
Action: Double/Single-Action
Markings: Standard / The Altamont “Rising Eagle” Special Edition is a Grade AAA limited-edition revolver featuring spectacular deep-relief American-style engraved artwork with stippled background removal and dramatic carved eagle motifs. The cylinder, including the flutes, is fully covered in deep-relief scrollwork. The left side plate depicts a powerful eagle in flight, and the right side features a detailed eagle head, showcasing countless hours of master engraved craftsmanship. This bold American-engraved artwork is complemented by custom high-grade American walnut grips produced exclusively by Altamont, featuring fine-line checkering and engraved scrollwork that mirrors the steel.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson Model 29 is a double-action revolver chambered in .44 Magnum, featuring a six-round capacity. Manufactured by the American company Smith & Wesson, the Model 29 was offered in a range of standard barrel lengths, including 3, 4, 5, 6, 6 1/2, 8 3/8, and 10 5/8 inches. Additional barrel lengths were available through Smith & Wesson’s Custom Shop or from qualified gunsmiths. Notably, the 5-inch barrel variant includes a full-length underlug. The revolver was produced with two premium finishes: highly polished blue steel or nickel plating. Upon its introduction, the Model 29 was recognized as one of the most powerful production handguns of its time. However, it was later surpassed by revolvers chambered for larger cartridges such as the .454 Casull and .50 Action Express. The Model 29 achieved iconic status through its association with the fictional character “Dirty Harry” Callahan, cementing its place in both firearm history and popular culture. Introduced in 1978, Smith & Wesson expanded the platform with the Model 629, a stainless steel counterpart to the Model 29 designed to offer enhanced corrosion resistance and durability for hard field use.
Model: 629-6 “The Rising Eagle” Special Edition
Serial: DKV3564
Caliber: .44 Magnum
Finish: Stainless Steel
Barrel Length: 6 1/2" Barrel with Full Lug
Optics/Sights: Pinned Red Ramp Front with Adjustable White Outline Micrometer Click Rear
Stock/Grips: Custom Engraved High Grade American Walnut Grips with Bronze S&W Medallions
Action: Double/Single-Action
Markings: Standard / The Altamont “Rising Eagle” Special Edition is a Grade AAA limited-edition revolver featuring spectacular deep-relief American-style engraved artwork with stippled background removal and dramatic carved eagle motifs. The cylinder, including the flutes, is fully covered in deep-relief scrollwork. The left side plate depicts a powerful eagle in flight, and the right side features a detailed eagle head, showcasing countless hours of master engraved craftsmanship. This bold American-engraved artwork is complemented by custom high-grade American walnut grips produced exclusively by Altamont, featuring fine-line checkering and engraved scrollwork that mirrors the steel.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson Model 29 is a double-action revolver chambered in .44 Magnum, featuring a six-round capacity. Manufactured by the American company Smith & Wesson, the Model 29 was offered in a range of standard barrel lengths, including 3, 4, 5, 6, 6 1/2, 8 3/8, and 10 5/8 inches. Additional barrel lengths were available through Smith & Wesson’s Custom Shop or from qualified gunsmiths. Notably, the 5-inch barrel variant includes a full-length underlug. The revolver was produced with two premium finishes: highly polished blue steel or nickel plating. Upon its introduction, the Model 29 was recognized as one of the most powerful production handguns of its time. However, it was later surpassed by revolvers chambered for larger cartridges such as the .454 Casull and .50 Action Express. The Model 29 achieved iconic status through its association with the fictional character “Dirty Harry” Callahan, cementing its place in both firearm history and popular culture. Introduced in 1978, Smith & Wesson expanded the platform with the Model 629, a stainless steel counterpart to the Model 29 designed to offer enhanced corrosion resistance and durability for hard field use.
The Model 629 designation follows Smith & Wesson’s convention of denoting stainless steel revolvers by adding a 6 in to the original model number. The Model 629 retained the proven design and power of the Model 29 while appealing to shooters and collectors who favored the practicality and modern aesthetic of stainless steel, further solidifying the Model 29/629 lineage as one of the most iconic big-bore revolver families in American firearms history.
Contents:
This example will ship with the matching factory-labeled case, an Altamont metal plate, and all the other contents 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.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
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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.
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Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1154427011 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-03-15 22:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
1575 |
SoldOutTime: |
2026-03-15 18:01:57 |
