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Price check on a John Jovino 25-5 45 colt
Found one at a LGS and he is asking 2000 and won't budge on price. Hard chrome, Rd butt, modified barrel. Yeah or nea.
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Found one at a LGS and he is asking 2000 and won't budge on price. Hard chrome, Rd butt, modified barrel. Yeah or nea.
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I have a 25-5 that is one of my favorite guns, but I would not spend 2000 dollars on a gun that is not original. The only value is in the name of the gunsmith that modified it. I would rather have a M24 distributor exclusive. Just me
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The only value is in the name of the gunsmith that modified it. I would rather have a M24 distributor exclusive. Just me
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Sorry, but I disagree. The value is in the custom work done to the gun, and the name of the gunsmith assures us that the work was done correctly. Since S&W never made a .45 Colt round butt snub (that I'm aware of), like they did the M24, then the only way to get that configuration is by having it customized. I think $2k is a fair price for that gun but not a bargain.
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I think it’s fair.
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In my opinion if in excellent condition it's roughly a 2500 gun.
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One must recall the historical reason for such a set of modifications. Jovino took factory revolvers that fit one set of needs/desires and modified them into a serious fighting platform for a totally different set of needs/desires. Most of this work was done in the days before one could find a good fighting auto-pistol of a compact size, not to mention that a significant percentage of serious shooters were stuck under regs that mandated revolvers.
It is probably a fair price. At this time in my life, it is not worth it TO ME for lots of reasons, but it is a quality item that serves a purpose and does so very well. It is worth far more than the factory revolver if one is applying the primary purpose of a sidearm - fighting. Every other use is a mere side show.
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That’s a very fair price for a .45 Colt Jovino, especially if it can be verified via letter. You may never see another come up for sale again.
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Jovino 25-5
How do you know if it is Really a Jovino.
If it has not been lettered, you are taking a chance.
If you were to have that same work done by a custom gunsmith
Today, it would probably cost you $2000 anyway.
So, if you like it, buy it!
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Would love to see pics of one. Never heard of a Jovino... I need to get out more!
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Would love to see pics of one. Never heard of a Jovino... I need to get out more!
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My 25-2 Jovino in 45acp.
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Sorry, but I disagree. The value is in the custom work done to the gun, and the name of the gunsmith assures us that the work was done correctly. Since S&W never made a .45 Colt round butt snub (that I'm aware of), like they did the M24, then the only way to get that configuration is by having it customized. I think $2k is a fair price for that gun but not a bargain.
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As we get older(and we are older) no one will remember John Javino/Fuzzy Fitscherald/You or me..........Buy it if you like it. Price badamned. Enjoy it....just don't think you're gonna get you money back or make a profit 15 years from now.
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I did pass on it, to much for my liking but I did pick up a nice 28-2 with the S serial pre-fix so I was happy
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I did pass on it, to much for my liking but I did pick up a nice 28-2 with the S serial pre-fix so I was happy
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Good Consolation prize!!!
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As much as I like a model 25 in .45 Colt, and that is a lot!
I would not give two Gs for that gun. For that money I would be looking to pick up another 25-7 to be a backup for the one that I already have.
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Hello,
For me, I would say yes. The ones I have seen had the barrel stamped Effector. There are many members of this forum with much knowledge on these particular guns. Some may chime in with their comments.
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Jovino
Generally I agree with what you are saying. But there are certain gunsmiths whose names will command the premium. Jovino is one.
The last one I sold was a later Effector marked Jovino. The Jovino shop did not mark them until later. I sold it for north of 2K.
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I have a 25-5 that is one of my favorite guns, but I would not spend 2000 dollars on a gun that is not original. The only value is in the name of the gunsmith that modified it. I would rather have a M24 distributor exclusive. Just me
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Years ago I sold my 25-2 Jovino for $2,500.00
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Jovino 25-5
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Originally Posted by NOTREDAME
How do you know if it is Really a Jovino.
If it has not been lettered, you are taking a chance.
If you were to have that same work done by a custom gunsmith
Today, it would probably cost you $2000 anyway.
So, if you like it, buy it!
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I bought mine from the John Jovino Gun Shop on Grand Street in Mnahattan in the early 1980's. I was recently offered $1800 (which I passed on). It can be seen here:
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