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S&W "MODEL OF 1988"

HarpoHarpo Member Posts: 3 ✭✭
edited July 2002 in Ask the Experts
I inherited a S&W 4" stainless revolver marked "45 CAL MODEL OF 1988". It shoots 45 ACP rounds. I've looked on GunBroker to find a similar model and get an estimated value. I've also looked at the S&W web page with no luck. Where can I get some information on this firearm?

Harpo
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  • E.WilliamsE.Williams Member Posts: 1,101 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    It sounds like you have a S&W model 625 thats the only .45acp smith revolver I know of but this is the place for the information.Someone here that knows more than I will help you out.

    Eric S. Williams
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  • n/an/a Member Posts: 168,427 ✭
    edited November -1
    Look inside when the cylinder is out, on that strap in front of where the cylinder pin sets, and get a model number. that is where S&W puts model numbers

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  • HarpoHarpo Member Posts: 3 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks alot. So, can I get a cylinder that chambers 45 long Colt?

    Harpo
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  • E.WilliamsE.Williams Member Posts: 1,101 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Repost your question with Attention Capt.Kirk with your topic heading and he should be able to answer.

    Eric S. Williams
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  • lrarmsxlrarmsx Member Posts: 791 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The .45LC cylinder, if you could find one would not just drop in. The .45LC cylinder is longer than the .45acp cylinder. The barrel actually extends further into the frame on the .45acp. They are an excellent gun, but not easily convertable to .45LC.
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  • S&W ManS&W Man Member Posts: 208 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The ".45 CAL MODEL OF 1988" is a model 625-2 in stainless steel. The 625 in the 45 was introduced in 1988 that is the reason for the name description that many times S&W used. The model was made for three years in a 3 & 4 inch variation and longer in the 5", I believe it is still available in later variants.

    Converting this gun to a 45 LC would cost more in the long run, than to buy a gun in 45LC. There are later versions of this gun in both 45 ACP and 45 LC and are easier to convert, but the 625-2 is extremely difficult to convert.

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    Edited by - S&W Man on 07/18/2002 18:27:51
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  • punchiepunchie Member Posts: 2,792 ✭
    edited November -1
    Califonia Competition has a de-mooner tool that will unload your moon clips in about 2 seconds without damage to the brass. The moon clip is the fastest speed loaded available for a revolver. I think it is also avail thru Dillon's.

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