Most of my best revolvers came without boxes. Folks just toss them I guess. Sellers complain when I offer $100 less because of no boxes/ acc's. Works most of the time. This 25-5 had 3 "charge holes" discolored on the cylinder when I got it in 2010. Guy came down a total of $300 off his tag price after I explained the "nature of just such a peculiarity." Joe