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S&W Model 25-5 Black Beauty
Folks, I just received a S&W Model 25-5 that is an absolute beauty. I bought this N-frame vintage revolver off of GunBroker for $1350. I know that's not a bargain, but I wanted this handgun in 45 Colt and the three T's. It was advertised as in "mint" condition and with the exception of a faint cylinder turn line, the beauty hasn't a flaw. Looks brand new. Love the grip stocks. The wood is gorgeous. I am pleased and I'm looking forward to taking her to the range to see how she shoots. Yes, the cylinder chambers are the larger size. Action is excellent. Ain't she a black beauty?
S&W 25-5 in 45 Colt
Thanks for looking at my black beauty! I'm just a little bit proud.
God bless,
Birdgun
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04-13-2018, 11:32 AM
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Very nice looking gun! I always have my eye open for something in 45 long colt also unfortunately anything halfway decent is usually above a grand. You did not overpay you just bought it a little early. yours will be worth more than you paid in no time. Get out and shoot that Beauty and give us a range report.
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04-13-2018, 11:49 AM
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Yes. And I’ve had and shot a twin to your 25-5 since the late 1980s. They are a joy to shoot.
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04-13-2018, 12:11 PM
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Very nice. Please let us know how it does at the range; I'm betting even with oversize throats it will be just fine.
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04-13-2018, 12:21 PM
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I have a bad case of grip envy. I love the dark ones like yours, and it seems all I have ever found are the pale washed out looking ones.
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04-13-2018, 12:27 PM
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I have an 8 3/8" M25-5 and I wish my stocks looked like yours. I have mine in a M29 Presentation case. Bought it a few years back for $750 shipped. It is very accurate and holds most shots in the black at 25 yards. It does have the pinned bbl. Big Larry
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04-13-2018, 12:28 PM
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That will make the Pythons check their hold cards.
Enjoy it.
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04-13-2018, 01:06 PM
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I agree, it's a thing of beauty! From end to end! Congratulations! I'm going to have one of those before the year is up. (The Good Lord willing) In fact, I want one just like that one!
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04-13-2018, 01:21 PM
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You are going to have great fun with her, especially if you reload.
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04-13-2018, 01:25 PM
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I had a nickel one that liked 7 gr of 700X with a 255gr cast SWC
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04-13-2018, 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Birdgun
Folks, I just received a S&W Model 25-5 that is an absolute beauty. I bought this N-frame vintage revolver off of GunBroker for $1350. I know that's not a bargain, but I wanted this handgun in 45 Colt and the three T's. It was advertised as in "mint" condition and with the exception of a faint cylinder turn line, the beauty hasn't a flaw. Looks brand new. Love the grip stocks. The wood is gorgeous. I am pleased and I'm looking forward to taking her to the range to see how she shoots. Yes, the cylinder chambers are the larger size. Action is excellent. Ain't she a black beauty?
S&W 25-5 in 45 Colt
Thanks for looking at my black beauty! I'm just a little bit proud.
God bless,
Birdgun
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Wow, you’ve got that right, that gun isn’t beautiful but it’s down right gorgeous.
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04-13-2018, 04:19 PM
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Thanks all for your comments. They are much appreciated.
I also got with the revolver a presentation case, paperwork, and all tools. I can't tell if any is original to the gun. The inside of the case is nothing to look at. All the blue felt is gone and just the plastic mold left - UGLY. I think I'm going to remove everything and just put in some foam. But, I did take some pictures of the case with the 25-5 laying on top.
S&W 25-5 in 45 Colt laying on top of its presentation case.
Thanks for looking at my 25-5 and case.
God bless,
Birdgun
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04-13-2018, 04:24 PM
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Sir.
Beautiful gun. Great photo and layout.
When someone posts a Model 25-5, I generally post a pic of my old banger with the ARIZONA Blue Rock.
Not today.
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Oh Bill, please do. I'm from Arizona too!
Birdgun
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04-13-2018, 07:45 PM
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I am pleased and I'm looking forward to taking her to the range to see how she shoots. Yes, the cylinder chambers are the larger size.
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Let me know if you need any larger size .45 bullets. I cast them large just for that purpose.
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04-13-2018, 08:47 PM
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Let me know if you need any larger size .45 bullets. I cast them large just for that purpose.
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Thanks Don, I will. I do reload 45 Colt.
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04-23-2018, 04:36 PM
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25-5 Range Report:
This morning I took my newly acquired S&W 25-5 and my tried & true 625-9, both in 45 Colt, to the range this morning. The 625-9 was brought along for comparison. I shot the 25-5 as well, if not a little better, than the 625-9 "Mountain Gun."
I was shooting my reloads. 200 grain LRNFP bullets (.452), pushed by 5.4 gr of Clays powder, lit off with Federal small pistol primers.
25-5 report
- Started supported single-action at 10 yards. 12 rounds in one ragged hole.
- Standing double-handed unsupported single-action at 10 yards. All in 3-inch circle.
- Standing double-handed unsupported single-action at 20 yards. All in 4-inch circle.
- Standing double-handed unsupported rapid double-action at 7 yards. All in 6-inch circle.
Over 100 rounds launched out of my S&W 25-5. Due to my error, there were a few fliers.
Obviously, I'm no expert revolver marksman and certainly not a long range handgunner. But, the results are pretty good for my ability and I did as well or better as I do with my other S&W revolvers.
I'm very happy with my newly acquired 25-5 "Black Beauty." She is a beauty!!
S&W 25-5 "45 Target" in 45 Colt
S&W 625-9 "Mountain Gun" in 45 Colt
Thanks for reading my range report.
God bless,
Birdgun
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04-23-2018, 05:04 PM
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Great guns. I've had this one over 30 years. It shoots just fine. I have no idea about the throat size and it looks like you don't need to worry either.
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04-23-2018, 09:39 PM
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Would have liked that one two, maybe three time if the mods allowed.
Congratulations to you!
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