So many questions about Smith and Wesson revolvers chambered in 45 Colt ctg.

I got to thinking(and here's where I get into trouble),why not one thread
where all Model 25s and 625s chambered in 45 Colt could be discussed?

Cylinder throats,load data, frequently asked questions, who has had
conversions done. And, of course, pictures. Lots of pictures, so you cats
with em'can show em'.

What do you say? Good idea?
Let's make this " The Ultimate Smiths in 45 Colt thread' and have some fun.

Aside from a few model 25s'and 25-2s' chambered in 45 Colt,
it appears that the regular production of this model began in 1977 with the model 25-3, which is the Anniversary edition.

The 25-5 began regular production in 1978, and was offered in 4 in.,6in., and 8 3/8ths.in. barrels.
These early models with the pinned barrels are the ones that may suffer
accuracy issues for reasons we may discuss later.
(Note); do not condemn your particular revolver until you have fired
it with a reasonable assortment of ammunition.
Just because a model 25 is older does not mean it will not shoot.

In 1982 or thereabouts the pinned barrel feature was discontinued.
This is generally conceded to be the timeframe when the individual
cylinder chamber throats were tightened up to a consistent size,
and overall accuracy with modern ammunition improved.

In 1988 the model 25-7 was introduced incorporating the new yoke retention system(spring loaded screw) / the "radius stud package" /
the infamous 'floating hand' .
This model is the 5 in. barrel with the unfluted cylinder and bead blast blue finish.

The 25-9 appears 2 years later in 1990, with the longer stop notch in the cylinder that was developed for the model 29.
These -9s are all found to be excellent shooters because of the proper tolerances in this era.



6/15/2015 Update ; I am in the process of updating all my photographs of my Smiths in 45 Colt.

Here I begin, and I will continue as time allows. .


Model 26s , 5 inch tapered barrel 45 Colt.
1 26-1 Overrun. 2 26-1 Georgia State Patrol Commemoratives..
And a model 25-9 created in the likeness of a 26 .

Here displaying the various nuances of the Goncalo Alves Magna grips.




































The Model 25-5 with the 4 inch barrel has been touted as a perfect
packing gun.
Just like its model 29 4 in. counterpart these N frames are revered and coveted by collectors and shooters alike.

I have managed to collect 5 of these.
From a 1985 N939*** serial with proper chamber throats to a 25-9 BFE serial prefix.

All wearing proper smooth Magna stocks of course. . .




































Next up in my entourage are a pair of short barreled 45s.
The Heavy Duty I built using a 625 Mountain gun barrel and cylinder
and a model 25-7 cut down to 3.5" . .
These short N frames look proper wearing P,C, Magna stocks. .


























Next up in my little group are the conversions.
The model 28 was a popular platform to convert to 45 Colt.
I have found 2 that used the original cylinder bored out to 45,
one with a model of 1950 barrel converted by Gallagher.
The other using a 1955 heavy barrel unknown who converted.

Both wearing period correct checkered Magna stocks.






The Gallagher gun really shoots....













Next up is one of my own conversions.
A model of 1950 target that I used a 25-5 cylinder and a 25-15 barrel on.
A good functioning and shooting piece.















But, the top of the heap in converted revolvers is my Clements Custom Guns
Pre war Heavy Duty.
This is an engineering marvel the way the work was done and functions.
A mid 1930s gun wearing later pre war Magnas.













The 5 inch model 25-7 is a great shooting gun
these are touted to have great balance with the 5 in tube.

I like them wearing N square finger Combat stocks.
This pair are original ...and unmodified.














My only 8 inch is a 25-5 AYM serial prefix 1987. .










I am waiting on a letter for this 1916 Model .455.
Extremely high condition for 99 years old.















Modern Performance Center model 25s from 2001 fall into 2 categories.

The model 25-11 in Case Color and Blue. . .
These have 6 1/2" barrels and come in Heritage series Gold boxes.










































And the Model 25-10 with a 6 in. barrel comes in a P.C. hard case.

























And my experiment. A 25-10 cut down to 3 1/2" . A good shooter but needs to
be cosmetically completed.










The model 25-13 is the only Blue Mountain gun Smith ever made in 45 Colt.
Even with the lockensphiel, the collection would not be complete without it.











AND , that's it for the blued models.

particularly scarce and handy are the 3 inch 625s in 45 Colt.

Here are 3 original 625-7s and my 629 converted using an original 625 barrel and cylinder.









































The 625-7 Power Port. great shooting gun. Long sight radius good for these old eyes.























6 Mountain guns now.

5 original and one I converted from a model 657. .































The 625-5 Stocking dealer Special is a special gun.
Next to the 3 inch guns probably the most desirable. .




















And that's it for the Stainless versions for now.






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Allen . . .


Allen

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