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25-5 at Last
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I have been looking for a 25-5 for several years in a 4 inch nickel that wouldn't break the bank. Finally picked one up this weekend. The cylinder throats measure .452. Guns condition is outstanding. Came with the original Target Stocks, I put the combats on.
Please post pics of yours, I would enjoy seeing them.
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I am not a big fan of nickel, but, I am a big fan of model 25s in 45 colt. That one looks great and I for one like the combats. I bet it becomes one of your favorites. I might even be a nickel fan if it was mine.
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09-24-2018, 07:08 AM
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Good looking gun. Model 25 in 45 colt is quickly becoming a favorite of mine. I prefer it in blue, but how can you not like a 4" nickel Model 25.
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Very nice!
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Congratulations on the beautiful Model 25-5.
Since you asked to see others
This blue one was found at a garage sale and looks like it's never been shot.
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I was never much of a fan of Nickel revolvers for the longest time. However, over the last couple of years I’ve come to appreciate them a lot more. Especially the 4” guns. You found an excellent specimen, Congrats!
I’ve been seriously looking at the 4” model 29-2’s in Nickel as of late but I could be easily persuaded to buy a model 25 in Nickel just as well.
Hope I find one at a decent price as nice as yours.
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Nice gun, and here are mine. One in nickel, one in blue, and the one I shoot most, in hard chrome.
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09-24-2018, 09:06 AM
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Wow, that's stunning, the nickle looks like it's dripping off the gun. One more off the want list. Congrats!!
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I have two 25-5s a 83/8" & 6", both blue. The 83/8" I've had for years and its target quality. The 6", I bought off forum and haven't had a chance to shoot it
only plink a box. Hoping it will be as good as the 83/8"
The Patridge front sight should be a plus for target. I
shoot nothing but cast and they are all target loads. IMG_2899.JPG
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I love the S&Ws in .45 Colt! 
The one on the bottom right is a 25-2 in .45acp, but all the rest are .45 Colt. 
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Very nice find. That one looks very clean
I am also a fan of the Model 25 when chambered in 45 LC
However mine are all blue or the Color Case Hardened. I do not own a nickel
I think I will take one when I head to the range tomorrow. It has been too long
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Wow... just WOW!
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Beauty! Congrats!
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Congratulations on your acquisition! That's a beautiful gun, and what's not to like about the .45 Colt!
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Very nice nickel 25-5 that you have there.
I'm happy to show you a few pics of my Model 25-5. I call it "Black Beauty."
S&W Model 25-5 "Black Beauty" in 45 Colt
Thanks for looking at my 25-5.
God bless,
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Thanks for all the kind words and posting pictures of your fine revolvers.
They are all Great !!!
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09-26-2018, 08:45 PM
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Wow!
Wow! That is one shiny, Beautiful Beast!
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Originally Posted by 1911-10MM
Hello
I have been looking for a 25-5 for several years in a 4 inch nickel that wouldn't break the bank. Finally picked one up this weekend. The cylinder throats measure .452. Guns condition is outstanding. Came with the original Target Stocks, I put the combats on.
Please post pics of yours, I would enjoy seeing them.
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Looks fantastic to me! Congratulations! Mine is a newer 1, 25-15, 6.5" Bob
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Congratulations on the beautiful Model 25-5.
Since you asked to see others
This blue one was found at a garage sale and looks like it's never been shot.
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IT SIMPLY AMAZES ME THAT A BEAUTIFUL GUN LIKE YOURS, COULD BE FOUND AT A GARAGE SALE. CONGRATULATIONS---THAT WAS YOUR LUCKY DAY ! ! !
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Very nice nickel 25-5 that you have there.
I'm happy to show you a few pics of my Model 25-5. I call it "Black Beauty."
S&W Model 25-5 "Black Beauty" in 45 Colt
Thanks for looking at my 25-5.
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THAT'S AN APPROPRIATE NAME. IT IS A BEAUTY ! ! !
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I love the S&Ws in .45 Colt!
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THE LONG BARREL IN ,45ACP MUST BE AN AMAZING SHOOTER.....
IMHO, THE FULL POTENTIAL OF THE .45 ACP CARTRIDGE, CAN ONLY BE REALIZED WHEN IT IS SHOT FROM A REVOLVER......
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Nice gun, and here are mine. One in nickel, one in blue, and the one I shoot most, in hard chrome.
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THAT'S A GREAT TRIO. IMHO, THE TARGETS ON THE BLUED ONE ARE SPECIAL....
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Hello
I have been looking for a 25-5 for several years in a 4 inch nickel that wouldn't break the bank. Finally picked one up this weekend. The cylinder throats measure .452. Guns condition is outstanding. Came with the original Target Stocks, I put the combats on.
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CONGRATUATIONS---THAT'S A BEAUTY. THE COMBATS SET IT OFF VERY NICELY.......
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I have a " love / hate " relationship with nickel guns . I love to buy them and hate to shoot them . I have just one 25-5 , blue in 4" and I was several yrs looking for one that I could afford . I put on a set of old Magna's . They are pretty beat up , but beings how Magna's of any quality are getting hard to find I bought them . Size wise they look about right . Regards, Paul
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Here's my 25-5 in 45 Colt with a 5.75" barrel, previously discussed in this thread.
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IT SIMPLY AMAZES ME THAT A BEAUTIFUL GUN LIKE YOURS, COULD BE FOUND AT A GARAGE SALE. CONGRATULATIONS---THAT WAS YOUR LUCKY DAY ! ! !
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Yes. Every now and then there's a post about finding a nice or unusual gun in an unusual circumstance. At the time I found this 25-5 I was not all that much interested in S&W revolvers and was especially not all that interested in big ol' clunky S&W revolvers (i.e. N-frames) but fortunately at the time I remember a piece of advice from my dad that any S&W revolver in decent shape was worth X amount. Since they were asking half of X amount I decided to take a chance and glad I did. Fortunately the chambers measure .452. In hindsight it is beautiful.
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That’s sweeeeeet!
I’d love to have one just like it!
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