Model 625-7

jsd1318 · Sep 6, 2015

I recently aquired this 625-7 and was told they were made for 2 years from 1998-1999. Is that correct? Also curious about opinions on different wood grips for the N frame pistols. The ones that came on the pistol are not original and do not fit quite right. There is a small gap where they meet the trigger guard. Any suggestions on well fitting wood grips for this pistol? It is a 45 Colt , 3 inch barrel with a nice trigger and a smooth shooter. Only problem is the firing pin is not hammer mounted. Just kidding but I do like the look of the hammer mounted firing pin.

Kernel Crittenden · Sep 6, 2015

I think you basically got it right. Though I've seen these that shipped as late as July 2000. They were made for Lew Horton. It looks like in two groups. One of 555 and another of 150.

Since it is a LH gun you can call them and ask for a free letter stating all the pertinent information regarding ship date, configuration, and number made. It's nice to have and can add provenance and value for when, and if, you ever sell.

Candrews86 · Sep 6, 2015

I have one of those myself. It was a Lew Horton gun which was 1 of around 555 according to Lew Horton documents and manufactured from 1998-1999. There were 4 models included in this run. The 657 in .41 mag, 610 in 10mm, 625 in 45 LC, and 625 in 45acp, all 3" N frame stainless revolvers. I believe the original grips that shipped with these guns were Ahrends round butt rosewood, somebody correct me if I'm wrong. Pretty rare piece nonetheless. Enjoy this fine gun!

k22fan · Sep 6, 2015

It looks like those stocks were whittled and sanded down. They might have started out as a pair of the sort of combat shaped smooth finger groove stocks S&W put on small runs of N frames about the time yours was made. I think those were made by Badger but I might have the name wrong.

I like wood Herrett and Hogue stocks which with patientce I've found used at affordable prices. S&W's current round to square butt wood target stocks have a smaller circumference then older targets. They look comfortable.

Allen-frame · Sep 6, 2015

jsd1318 said:
I recently aquired this 625-7 and was told they were made for 2 years from 1998-1999. Is that correct? Also curious about opinions on different wood grips for the N frame pistols. The ones that came on the pistol are not original and do not fit quite right. There is a small gap where they meet the trigger guard. Any suggestions on well fitting wood grips for this pistol? It is a 45 Colt , 3 inch barrel with a nice trigger and a smooth shooter. Only problem is the firing pin is not trigger mounted. Just kidding but I do like the look of the trigger mounted firing pin.

Welcome. You are now a member of a relatively small club.

I have CDB++++ with no date.

I have CDZ44++ with a end label date of January 1998 . ..

And then CEE76++ which is a two tone from August 2000 . ..

If you want one with the firing pin mounted on the HAMMER ,
you have to build one yourself like I did. ..

Some good information here.. ..

http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-re...-625-variations-informal-pictorial-essay.html

Good Luck

Allen Frame

AKAOV1MAN · Sep 6, 2015

Allen Frame, no wonder I have only one!

Candrews86 · Sep 6, 2015

The man is a .45 caliber freak show

I'm envious

Kernel Crittenden · Sep 6, 2015

OP, I think those grips may of been made for a K/L frame. I've seen that "gap" before.

jsd1318 · Sep 7, 2015

Here are the grips in question. They have an N mark and the number 146 in sharpie on both. No other markings that I can find. They do not appear to have been sanded or modified. So Ahrends would be proper for the pistol? It was also a nice surprise to find out it was a custom gun, I did not know that when I purchased it. What would be a fair value on it? It has been shot some and has a few minor scratches, as well as the non-factory grips.

da gimp · Sep 7, 2015

jsd1318 said:
It is a 45 Colt , 3 inch barrel with a nice trigger and a smooth shooter. Only problem is the firing pin is not trigger mounted. Just kidding but I do like the look of the trigger mounted firing pin.

I find the trigger mounted firing pins are the hardest to find of any of the factory options............whether they are on N frames, L frames, K frames or even J frames............In Missouri, they are all tough to find.......

k22fan · Sep 7, 2015

I do not recall what stocks your gun originally had. During the time period when it was made the standard production line stock was a round to square butt rubber Hogue. This is the Badger that was used on some small production runs at the time. Custom Smith & Wesson N Frame Frame Round Butt Pistol Grip

Kernel Crittenden · Sep 8, 2015

jsd1318 said:
So Ahrends would be proper for the pistol?

That free letter from Lew Horton should tell you what grips it was originally sold with. All you gotta do is call their toll free number. Plus, if you're going to sell, the letter would ADD VALUE (nice to have, since you don't have the box or anything else).

That said, most of these I've seen, that were still in the box, had simple Hogue neoprene grips. Some had what's called "Rosewood" grips, which is a sort of combat "style" finger groove grip. Similar to, but not exactly like the traditional Combat Stocks. LH may of sold them with both in the box. They do that sometimes.

dotdsd334 · Sep 10, 2015

The 3" 625-7s shipped with ALTAMONT rosewood combats...not Ahrends

Model 625-7: 555 units send to Lew Horton with 3” barrel on round butt frame chambered in 45 Long Colt. Matte stainless finish, RR/WO with Altamont rosewood combat grips.

Production breakdown of:

“CCV” prefix July-Dec 1998 (167 units) “CDB” prefix Dec 1998- Jan 1999 (111 units) “CDD” prefix Feb-Aug 1999 (127 units) “CDZ” prefix March- June 2000 (112 units) “CEB” prefix June 2000 (38 units). Additional specimens not distributed by Lew Horton have been identified. That number of units is unknown. All units in this configuration (Lew Horton or otherwise) are product code 148121. Pages 253-255

All information obtained from Earl Minot at Lew Horton.

Other important note is that not all these 3" were distributed by Lew Horton. I lettered my non Horton....no specific numbers were identified there either.

Beautiful piece......not many out there for sure.

The original grips for your revolver can been seen in my photo of the "set" as referenced by candrews86....

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