Smith & Wesson N Frame Model 629 Cylinder Assembly & Yoke 6-Shot Stainless Old Style Used OEM Part 62978D .44 Magnum
This listing is for the Smith & Wesson N Frame Model 629 Cylinder Assembly & Yoke, 6-Shot, Stainless Steel, Old Style (Used OEM Part 62978D) only.
Used factory original Smith & Wesson cylinder assembly and yoke for the N Frame Model 629 revolver chambered in .44 Magnum. Stainless steel, 6-shot capacity, old-style configuration. Yoke measures 1.70". The cylinder assembly is the complete rotating component that chambers and fires cartridges — a cylinder that fails to lock up, has excessive endshake, or shows timing issues requires replacement. Removed from a functioning revolver and inspected prior to sale.
Part Details
- Part Number: 62978D
- Includes: Cylinder Assembly & Yoke
- Condition: Used — inspected and functional
- Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
- Material: Stainless Steel
- Capacity: 6-Shot
- Style: Old Style
- Yoke Measurement: 1.70"
- Frame: N Frame
- Caliber: .44 Magnum
Model Compatibility
| Make | Frame | Model | Caliber | Capacity | Style | Compatible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smith & Wesson | N Frame | Model 629 (.44 Magnum, stainless) — old style dash revisions | .44 Magnum | 6-Shot | Old Style | ✓ Yes |
| Smith & Wesson | N Frame | Model 629 — new style (approx. 629-5 and later) | .44 Magnum | 6-Shot | New Style | ✗ No — old and new style cylinders are not interchangeable |
| Smith & Wesson | N Frame | Model 29 (blue steel .44 Magnum) | .44 Magnum | 6-Shot | Old Style | Verify — different finish; may share cylinder |
| Smith & Wesson | N Frame | Model 629-4 Classic DX or other special variants | .44 Magnum | Various | Various | Verify before ordering |
| Smith & Wesson | N Frame | Other caliber N Frame models (27, 28, 57, 610) | Various | Various | Any | ✗ No — caliber-specific cylinder |
| Smith & Wesson | K / L / J / X Frame | All | Various | Various | Any | ✗ No — different frame size |
Verify your exact model, dash revision, style (old vs. new), and capacity before ordering. Cylinder and yoke installation requires proper headspace verification and timing — this is not a drop-in procedure. Contact us with fitment questions.
Installation Note
Gunsmith Required: Cylinder and yoke installation requires headspace verification, endshake measurement, and full timing verification. Installation by a qualified gunsmith with N Frame experience is strongly recommended. Improper installation can result in timing failures or unsafe conditions.
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