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LOT 595
Factory Engraved and
Gold Inlaid Smith & Wesson Model 629-1 Double
Action Revolver with Box - Serial no. AHP0689, 44 Magnum cal., 6 1/2 inch solid rib bbl., stainless/gold finish,
Goncalo Alves grips. This revolver’s uniquely designed factory engraving was executed in 1985 by S&W master engraver Paul Piquette with beautiful scrollwork in wedges as well as accenting the design lines and factory markings. The S&W logo on the sideplate has been embellished in a solid gold inlay along with the caliber “.44” gold inlaid on the ejector
shroud and gold single bands at the muzzle and rear of the cylinder. The cylinder release has been blued creating an attractive contrast
against the stainless steel frame. The Goncalo Alves grip panels have solid gold S&W
medallions as well as gold screw escutcheons to compliment the gold accents on
the rest of the revolver. The top of the back strap is gold inlaid with a fine large “H”
for “Hank,” the world famous country singer and song writer Hank Williams Jr., who special ordered this incredible one-of-a-kind factory engraved 44 Magnum through G.T. Distributors of Rossville, GA. Hank Jr.’s own FFL records reflect he took delivery on August 28, 1985. Includes the original box with end label marked “CUST. ENG.” This revolver is from the collection of Hank Williams Jr. and includes a certificate of authenticity confirming his ownership.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original gold inlay, limited handling evidence, and a light cylinder drag line. The grips are also excellent with only the faintest edge wear along the bottom of the right panel. The box is very fine with minor wear. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Hank Williams Jr.’s Collection.
Estimate: 8,500 - 13,000
LOT 596
Smith & Wesson Prototype Model 629 Double Action Revolver with Case and Roy Jinks Letter Presented
to Hank Williams Jr. - Serial no. N629111, 44 Magnum cal., 6 inch solid rib bbl., stainless finish, Goncalo Alves grips. This prototype stainless .44 Magnum revolver was one of the 139 produced in 1978 for testing the new Model 629. Per the included letter from Roy Jinks on S&W letterhead to country music icon Hank Williams Jr., this was done in response to
Ruger, who was in development on their own stainless .44 Magnum
revolver. The letter also states that this revolver sat in the company vault for over ten
years until it was released for presentation on Williams’ 40th birthday in May, 1989. The sideplate is engraved
with “HANK” over his trademark rising phoenix with “40” in the center and “May 26, 1949” (Williams’ birthday)
underneath. In addition, the letter states that only 75 of these first 139 revolvers made it through testing,
making this revolver even more rare. Included is a factory hardwood display case, unmarked factory box, and
certificate of authenticity confirming Hank Williams Jr.’s ownership of this revolver.
CONDITION: Excellent, showing only minor handling evidence and light cylinder drag line. The grips are very fine with some minor varnish loss along the bottom of the left panel. The case is very fine with light storage wear. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Hank Williams Jr.’s Collection.
Estimate: 6,000 - 8,000
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