Smith & Wesson S&W Model 625-5 1989 Ported .45 Colt Double Action Revolver & Box

Sold For: $1,441

LSB#: 140814RH03

Make: Smith & Wesson

Model: Model of 1989 625-5

Serial Number: SDS0154

Year of Manufacture: 1993-1997

Caliber: .45 Colt

Action Type: Single and Double Action Revolver with Swing-Out Cylinder

Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “SMITH & WESSON / .45 COLT”. The yoke cut is marked “MOD 625-5” and the yoke is marked “042”. The left side of the grip frame is marked “R35179X $H”. The butt is marked “SDS0154”. The right side of the grip frame is marked “22554 042”. The right side of the barrel is marked “625 CLASSIC”. The right side of the frame is marked with the four line Marcas Registradas address. The right sideplate is marked with the S&W logo.

Barrel Length: 5” Ported

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated ramped blade. The rear sight is an S&W micrometer click white outline square notch which is adjustable for windage and elevation.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are textured rubber with finger grooves and silver colored S&W medallions. There is only light wear to the grips and they show little to no marks. The grips rate in about Fine overall condition.

Type of Finish: Stainless Steel

Finish Originality: All Original

Bore Condition: The bore is Bright and the rifling is Sharp. There is No erosion in the bore.

Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 98% of its metal finish. There is a light dragline on the cylinder. There are a couple of light marks on the frame and barrel. The screw heads are Sharp. The markings are Clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about Excellent condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly in both single and double action. The lockup is very tight. The barrel is ported. We did not fire this handgun.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes in its original one piece cardboard box. The box has some tape which has removed a portion of the print on the box. The box correctly describes the pistol. The original manual and warranty information are included. Both are in Excellent condition. A piece of S&W wax paper is also within the box. The box rates in Very Good condition and shows storage wear.

Our Assessment: In the early years, It was very rare to find a Smith & Wesson chambered in .45 Colt because of a gentleman’s agreement between Colt and S&W to chamber very few pistols in .45 Colt for S&W and .44 S&W Special for Colt. Now things are a little different and you can get this more modern stainless S&W with beautiful mechanics and a ported barrel chambered in .45 Colt.