package revolver in .44 Mag. Has the desirable unfluted cylinder. Scarce 3" .44 Magnum snub with "endurance package" upgrades, denoted by the "E" after the model number. Made in 1989. Only around 3200 were made! Smith & Wesson's large frame revolvers are a favorite choice among handgun hunters, competitive shooters, and revolver enthusiasts. The Smith & Wesson Model 629 Double-Action Revolver is a serious big game hunting handgun, capable of taking large species, with the hard-hitting .44 magnum cartridge. The overall weight of the N-Frame™ revolver tames the recoil to a very manageable level in relation to the gun's power.