Smith & Wesson 624 44 Special Revolver MFD 1985-88

SOLD FOR: $1,361.77
LSB#: 
190610SF07
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: 624, The Model of 1985 .44 Target Stainless
Serial Number: AHB6556
Year of Manufacture: 1985-88
Caliber: .44 Special
Action Type: 6-Shot, Single And Double Action Revolver with Swing-Out Fluted Cylinder
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “SMITH & WESSON”, the right is marked “44 S.&W. SPECIAL CTG.”. The yoke cut is marked with the serial and model number. The right side of the frame is marked with the four line Marcas Registradas address, the sideplate has S&W’s monogram logo. The ejecor rod cut in the lug is marked “S”. The rear face of the cylinder is marked “F”. The yoke and sides of the grip frame have inspection marks. The butt has the serial number.
Barrel Length: 6 1/2″
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated ramp blade, pinned to a serrated ramp base which is integral to the solid, wide rib. The rear sight is a square notched leaf in a S&W micrometer click base that is adjustable for windage and elevation.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered Goncalo Alves target stocks with S&W medallions. The grips have no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. There is still an inspection sticker on the bottom of the left panel. The checkering is sharp. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Stainless Steel
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 98% of its metal finish. The cylinder has a thin turn-line and there are a few scattered light marks and scuffs. The trigger and hammer have light operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder lockup has almost no play on each of the six chambers. The double action trigger is smooth and the single-action is crisp. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This revolver comes in a blue cardboard one-piece Smith & Wesson box with no label, wax paper, cleaning rod, bore brush, bore mop, grooved alloy handle screwdriver and an assortment of factory paperwork including manual. The box has scattered light wear with slight fraying at some edes and corners, in about Very Good condition. The S&W factory cleaning accessories still sealed in their plastic packaging.
Our Assessment: The Model 624 was introduced in 1985 as S&W’s stainless steel .44 Special target revolver. The .44 Special cartridge is not as punishing as the .44 Magnum with respect to recoil, but is still a quite serviceable defensive cartridge and is known for its accuracy in revolvers, making this a good choice for target shooting as well. This revolver is in about Excellent condition with 98% of its finish, a bright bore, strong mechanics and comes with a box and factory accessories. For the Smith & Wesson collector, this is a great find, but for the shooters it will make a fine target revolver, plinker, or even home defense revolver. Please see our photos and good luck!
CA Legal or CA Private Party Transferable: This handgun CANNOT be transferred as a dealer sale in California. This handgun CAN be sold as a Private Party Transfer (PPT) at our Simi Valley shop. All cartridge firing handguns (even C&R’s and antiques) sold to a California resident must be DROS’d. This section does not apply to out of state residents.