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01-22-2022, 07:23 PM
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Little Help on a New to Me Model 25 (no dash)
I won this one last week on an internet auction (pictures below). I received it today, and I am a happy camper. It is a 4 screw with a 6 & 1/2" barrel. Shortly after my winning bid, I obtained a ship date from Mr. Jinks (Thanks Sir). The ship date was June of 1961. The serial number is S209002.
It came with a set of Herrett Stocks (I believe). I will want to obtain a set of factory stocks if I can find them. It could be a bit of a challenge. My question is what are the correct stocks? I know they will be Diamond Targets but would they of been relieved or non- relieved?
Thanks for any help.
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01-22-2022, 08:15 PM
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That’s very nice! I can understand wanting period S&W stocks on it but I like the ones on it a lot.
Old style bullseye stocks would be a hoot to go to the range and shoot some 25yd. slow fire targets like back in the day. 😎
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01-22-2022, 08:17 PM
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Very very nice. I believe you want stocks with the football shaped relief.
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01-23-2022, 10:39 AM
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Very nice Model 25, and in the box! Is that end label original to the period and the box? Those "Herrett" stocks are nice, but I can understand you wanting to have a set of originals, too. Should be a great shooter! You may want to consider a little TLC for the box to help preserve it. Use a little white glue with clamps, and straighten the corner supports- that will really help. I also use Renaissance Wax on the box's exterior to keep the cardboard protected. I never store my revolvers in their boxes or presentation cases, either. Enjoy!
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I also use Renaissance Wax on the box's exterior to keep the cardboard protected.
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Non-relieved target stocks were used in the early 50's. Football cutout (extractor relief) diamond stocks from the mid-50's into the mid to late 60's. Ebay can be your friend, but you will pay salty, regardless the source.
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01-23-2022, 03:12 PM
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Thankyou Pizza Bob, I suspected they would come at a hefty price. That is when and if I can find a set. I also appreciate Haug Rider's comments. I am a Renaissance Wax fan.
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