Picked this up today, not sure if I will keep it. My "On Deck" gun was .357 in Ruger or Smith but I ran across this and I pulled the trigger so to speak.
I am still in my learning process on S&W revolvers. I know this is a 629-1 6", mid-lug, N-frame, pre-lock. Not sure when it was made, guessing in mid-80's.
SN# AESXXXX. More info would be much appreciated.
The "Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson" is an excellent reference book for all S&W firearms.
It shows your 629-1 was probably made in 1984.
" 629-1 (1982): Eliminate cylinder counterbore and pin barrel; slight change in cylinder length to 1.69"."
" Jan. 1984 ADT 3000"
" Nov. 1984 AEV-AFJ"
More information maybe obtained by requesting a "Factory Letter" from S&W. There is a charge for the letter.