Finally ,after my knee surgery last week I was able to go out and stop by the shop and pick up my new in box 1999
model 625-7. I was not disappointed. Aside from m.i.m. internals ,which I really have no issue with, she is beautiful.

The man I won the auction from said he purchased it 5 years ago for $750., and looked a long time to get it.
It came with 'Morado'wood grips, as did all these era N frames with round butt and non serrated tangs.
I had to put some Finger combats on it ,,as I like how these feel.

It is truly one of Smith and Wessons Stainless masterpieces , My new G frame ;:



















Now here is a question for you all, have you ever seen a partially-fluted cylinder?

I think it has something to do with the -7 designation and the "Change in frame design to eliminate cylinder stop stud"







Regards ,,, Allen F.

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Interesting gun.

I assume that the machine is set-up for milling the flutes in from the front for a shorter cylinder as on a .45 ACP., but yours has the longer cylinder to house the .45 Colt.

The post endurance enhanced guns that I've owned have all had the normal longer flutes on any that were/are chambered for .357/.41/.44/.45 length cartridges.