Smith & Wesson 25-5 1955 .45 Colt Target Heavy Barrel Nickel 6″ Revolver
SOLD FOR: $1,025.00
LSB#: WY250326ES007.1
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: 25-5, 1955 Model .45 Target Heavy Barrel, Product Code 100908
Serial Number: N824579
Year of Manufacture: 1980-1983
Caliber: .45 Colt
Action Type: 6-Shot, Double Action / Single Action, Swing-Out Fluted Hand Ejector Revolver
Barrel Length: 6”, Pinned
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated ramp blade with a red insert integral to a rise on the barrel rib. The rear sight is a flat top, square notched and white outlined leaf in a base that is micrometer click adjustable for windage and elevation.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered Goncalo Alves Target stocks with a speedloader cut and S&W medallions. The grips have only a few light marks. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. The inspector’s sticker is present on the bottom of the right panel. Overall, the grips are in Fine-Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Nickel
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, this bore rates 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 97% of its metal finish. There are a few minor scuffs and small marks. The action shows minor operational wear with a thin turn-line on the cylinder, mostly not through the finish. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in Fine-Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This revolver comes in a serial-matching box with paperwork including manual, cleaning rod, brush, mop and screwdriver.
Our Assessment: This is Smith & Wesson’s model 25-5, a heavy barreled target revolver chambered in .45 Colt with a 6? barrel, adjustable sights, Goncalo Alves target stocks and desirable nickel finish. The Model 25, and its pre-numbered version, are built on the N-Frame, were in production from 1955 to 1991 and have made later appearances in the “Heritage” and “Classics” series from Smith & Wesson. This example comes in its original box with manual and cleaning tools. The revolver has hardly any wear and even has the inspector sticker still present on the bottom of the grip. This will make a great addition to a Smith & Wesson or revolver collection, one the collectors won’t want to miss out on given its high condition and nickel finish. Please see our pictures and good luck! – L.S.
