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S&W model 25-5
rhossack
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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!
Strength and honor!
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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.
Thank You
Jim
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.
>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
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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.
On the box label the "Fin" is for "finish" the "B" is for blued.
I should have said the grip was, I believe,
"K" frame round butt.
The approximate value of your revolver is $500-750 (depending on many variables)
The gold inlay was probably added later as they usually did "factory" gold inlay on commemoratives. A photo would be helpful.
It would be best if you could post photos of your revolver.
Pics added
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.
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.
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]
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.
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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
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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 ...