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S&W model 25-5

rhossackrhossack Member Posts: 27 ✭✭
edited October 2007 in Ask the Experts
Hey all, I hope someone can shed some light on this for me, or set me straight as the case may be. I recently acquired a beautiful 25-5, but I'm puzzled about one thing... it's stailess. I thought the 625s were the stainless ones. This isn't plated, it's honest to goodness stainless throughout, except for the ejector star, which is blued. The frame, pinned-barrel, ejector rod - all stainless. It's got some interesting porting as well, after market more than likely, 3 rather large, flared holes on either side of the front sight. Thanks for your help. I'll check with S&W, but wanted input from here first.

Strength and honor!

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  • rhossackrhossack Member Posts: 27 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I'm looking for an approximate value of a model 25-5 in .45LC.

    The finish is glass beaded with an Unfluted Cyl.

    I've had the gun since new and don't believe it's ever been fired
    but can't swear to that statement as I have 2 sons who in the past
    had been known to borrow guns to go plinking.

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  • rhossackrhossack Member Posts: 27 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I've lost the front sight insert in my S&W 25-5.Anybody know where I can purchase a replacement?
    Thank You
    Jim
  • rufe-snowrufe-snow Member Posts: 18,650 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    It would be best if you could post photos of your revolver.

    Many years ago I had a Model 25, that had been made in the early 80's. It had a polished blued finish. Perhaps I'm wrong about this? But don't think S & W went to the glass beaded finish, until the 625 production.
  • rhossackrhossack Member Posts: 27 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    > It would be best if you could post photos of your revolver.

    >Many years ago I had a Model 25, that had been made in the early >80's. It had a polished blued finish. Perhaps I'm wrong about this?
    >But don't think S & W went to the glass beaded finish, until the
    >625 production.

    I've had the gun since 89's ... will post a pic later tonight.

    What is on the label on the box under "Fin" is B. It is definitely
    glass beaded looking at it. On the left side of the barrel in gold lettering is: SMITH & WESSON

    On right side of the barrel in gold is:

    .45 CAL. Model of 1989
  • dcs shootersdcs shooters Member Posts: 10,870 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The model of 1989 is a 625 stainless, not a blued firearm. If it is new in the box it is worth about $550.
    [:D]Welcome to the forums[8D]
  • CHAIRMAKERCHAIRMAKER Member Posts: 131 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    If I remember right, S&W produced a limited run of Model 25's
    that were called "Model of 1987", (not sure of the year). These
    guns had non - fluted cylinders, black sights, (no RR or WO)
    and I think, a K frame round butt, along with the matte finish
    you describe.
  • Laredo LeftyLaredo Lefty Member Posts: 13,451 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Chairmaker....All the model 25's are built on "N" frames not "K"

    On the box label the "Fin" is for "finish" the "B" is for blued.
  • CHAIRMAKERCHAIRMAKER Member Posts: 131 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Edit:
    I should have said the grip was, I believe,
    "K" frame round butt.
  • iceracerxiceracerx Member Posts: 8,860 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I think that part of the problem is that a S&W Model 25 of 1989 was a 25-7. It seems the many here have it confused with the 625-2. They are completely different animals. As suggested, this would have been avoided with the posting of a photo.

    The approximate value of your revolver is $500-750 (depending on many variables)
  • Laredo LeftyLaredo Lefty Member Posts: 13,451 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Smith did make a model 25 stamped ".45 cal. model of 1989". had a 6" barrel with an unfluted cylinder and blued finish. The 500 to 750 value is about right.

    The gold inlay was probably added later as they usually did "factory" gold inlay on commemoratives. A photo would be helpful.
  • rhossackrhossack Member Posts: 27 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by rufe-snow
    It would be best if you could post photos of your revolver.


    Pics added
  • dcs shootersdcs shooters Member Posts: 10,870 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Is the product code on the end of the box, 100924? If it is there were 2,000 of these made in 1989. Also it looks like a 5in. bbl. Is that right?
  • rufe-snowrufe-snow Member Posts: 18,650 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Your gun is righteous, 2000 made in 1989. The S & W book doesn't mention the finish specifically, they call it a "GB" finish. It sure looks like a birdsong finish to me, though.
  • rhossackrhossack Member Posts: 27 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by dcs shooters
    Is the product code on the end of the box, 100924? If it is there were 2,000 of these made in 1989. Also it looks like a 5in. bbl. Is that right?


    Yes the product code is that. And it is a 5" barrel according to the label. Would have added a pic of that but didn't know how to edit out the serial number.
  • rhossackrhossack Member Posts: 27 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by rufe-snow
    Your gun is righteous, 2000 made in 1989. The S & W book doesn't mention the finish specifically, they call it a "GB" finish. It sure looks like a birdsong finish to me, though.


    I take it that it's a good one to have.
  • AdamsQuailHunterAdamsQuailHunter Member Posts: 2,022 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hello "rhossack"[:)]

    The $500 - $700 is about right depending on what accessories go along with it such as a holster, speed-loader, etc.

    By the way: Welcome to the forums!!!!!!I see you know that you have to return to your post and not to expect e-mails showing up in your "in-box".

    Besides curiosity, why would you want to know how much it is worth?
    If you are planning on selling it and get a .44 magnum, you are wasting your time. If you are a hand loader you can bring it up to the bottom end of .44 magnum specs. Yes, I know its is none of my business, but as a handgun hunter as well as a shotgun hunter, I "roll" my own and I can't tell the difference between a .44 mag and a.45 long colt on deer or hogs. Why waste your time selling your .45 long colt and turning around and buying a .44 magnum. Now if you are going to sell it and get a nice Remington 700 in 7 mm magnum or better then I will shut up.

    Again - welcome to the forums[8D]
  • rhossackrhossack Member Posts: 27 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:
    The $500 - $700 is about right depending on what accessories go along with it such as a holster, speed-loader, etc.

    The only accessories is the box it came in. Been sitting in the safe since '89.

    quote:
    By the way: Welcome to the forums!!!!!!I see you know that you have to return to your post and not to expect e-mails showing up in your "in-box".

    Thanks for the welcome

    quote:
    Besides curiosity, why would you want to know how much it is worth?
    If you are planning on selling it and get a .44 magnum, you are wasting your time. If you are a hand loader you can bring it up to the bottom end of .44 magnum specs. Yes, I know its is none of my business, but as a handgun hunter as well as a shotgun hunter, I "roll" my own and I can't tell the difference between a .44 mag and a.45 long colt on deer or hogs. Why waste your time selling your .45 long colt and turning around and buying a .44 magnum. Now if you are going to sell it and get a nice Remington 700 in 7 mm magnum or better then I will shut up.

    The wife is facing some extensive dental work and I bought all my guns for a rainy day and it looks like it's going to pour!

    Besides I don't have a need for a 7mm my .264 can't oblige with less recoil. Now I have been looking at a 6.5 x .284 barrel ...
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