Smith & Wesson 629-1, serial number AEA2420, made in the 1980s: a stainless steel N-frame double-action revolver in .44 Magnum with a 6-inch barrel and the original checkered walnut target grips. The overall condition is very good. It comes in the S&W wood box with its fitted plastic insert.

A 6-inch .44 Magnum is a field and range revolver. The barrel length tames the muzzle rise of full-power loads and gives a sight radius for accurate work at distance, and the stainless finish stands up to weather. Handgun hunters favor this format where their state allows it, and the same gun shoots .44 Special for practice. Collectors will note the 629-1 dash number, the original walnut target grips and the wood box with its insert, which not every used example keeps. Buyers must be 21 at the dealer, and some states add permits or waiting periods for handguns.

Key features

• 1980s S&W 629-1, .44 Magnum
• Stainless N-frame, 6-inch barrel
• Original checkered walnut target grips
• Very good overall condition
• S&W wood box with fitted insert

Handguns ship to the FFL dealer you select at checkout, who completes Form 4473 and the background check before release.