Smith & Wesson S&W Mountain Gun 625-7 Stainless 4″ .45 Colt DA/SA Revolver
SOLD FOR: $1,725.00
LSB#: LSB260306ML018
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: 625-7
Serial Number: CER0088
Year of Manufacture: 2001
Caliber: .45 Colt
Action Type: 6-Shot, Single And Double Action Revolver with Swing-Out Fluted Cylinder
Markings: The yoke cut is marked with the serial and model numbers. The right side of the frame is marked with the four-line Marcas Registradas address, the left side has S&W’s Performance Center monogram logo. The sides of the grip frame and yoke have inspection marks. The left side of the barrel is marked “.45 Colt”. The right side of the barrel is marked “Mountain Gun”.
Barrel Length: 4″
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a black ramped blade pinned to a rise in the solid rib. The rear sight is a flat top square notched leaf in a base that is micrometer-click adjustable for windage and elevation.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The replacement grips are two piece smooth wood with finger grooves. There are no chips or cracks, though there are small scratches and compression marks. The grips are in a Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Stainless
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. There is minor fouling. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 95% of its metal finish. The balance of the stainless shows mild operation wear, with areas of light frosting. The cylinder has a light turn line that is crisp. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder lockup has almost no play on each of the six chambers. The double-action trigger is light and smooth and the single-action is light and crisp. 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 with an original S&W blue box.
Our Assessment: The S&W Model 625 is a gun with an interesting, if confusing, history. There was never a 625 no dash, nor have any 625-1s been seen with the first revolvers being model 625-2. This particular example is a 625-7, a 1998 modification that involved a new frame design and a chambering in .45 Colt.
It is labelled “Mountain Gun,” indicating that it has a lighter barrel than the standard. It weighs in at 38.1 oz., and would indeed make a nice (relatively) lightweight bear or camp gun for use in the bush.
Please see our photos and good luck! – C.B.