4 inch 25-5 question

[Mountain Goat]

It had a pinned barrel but the cylinder was not recessed. Could that be correct? It was mint with no wear at all but had goodyears on. Is $700 reasonable?

 

[bamabiker]

Recessed cylinders were only on magnums and rimfires. Is it 45 Colt and what's the barrel length? $700 might be alittle high with rubbers but I'm not sure, I don't see these for sale much.

I see now it's a 4".

 

[fat tom]

Might be a tad on the high side,but if you want it don't let $50 keep you from buying it. I mean,that's just one tank of gas,right?
f.t.

 

[colt44sp]

Judging by what they have been asking for the 4" 25-5
on Gunbroker, 700 is liveable. The 4"s are more rare than the 6"
N frame factory stocks are still somewhat reasonable if you are
not in a big hurry. They stopped the pinned barrel in the early
80's and if it's as clean as described, I would jump. I have one
myself and love it. It had aftermarket stocks too, but I found
a set equal to the condition for a fair price later.

 

[oldman45]

factory stocks are still somewhat reasonable if you are
not in a big hurry.
It had aftermarket stocks too, but I found
a set equal to the condition for a fair price later.

Where would a person find a set of S&W grips for a model 25? I would love to have an original set on my 25.

Next question is what sort of price are the grips bringing?

 

[Muley Gil]

"Where would a person find a set of S&W grips for a model 25? I would love to have an original set on my 25."

Try posting in the WTB section of our classifieds.

 

[DOEBOY1]

I sprung $600 for mine but it had no blueing loss it did how ever have the ugliest camo pachs on it I have ever seen. I would have given 700 for mine depends on how bad you want it. you can see it under "this weeks prunder" . It shoots great also even though the chambers are a little big from what I measured. I put some k frame grips on till I could find some N frame targets for it. still looking. Now if only I could find the mod 29. Doeboy

 

[MaximumLawman]

"Where would a person find a set of S&W grips for a model 25? I would love to have an original set on my 25."

You want checkered Goncalo Alves target grips. I'd find out where the old cops hang out and check there. 4" 25-5 was a popular cop gun before everyone started getting autos. Contact the union from some large police departments and put an ad in their union paper. "Wanted to buy: Factory Wood grips from Smith and Wesson revolver." When they call, then you can find out if they have an N-Frame or not or if the grips are factory.

 

[colt44sp]

Where would a person find a set of S&W grips for a model 25? I would love to have an original set on my 25.

Next question is what sort of price are the grips bringing?

One good source is right on this forum. 75-100 bux would be about
right for a decent set is the most I would pay. Most of the sellers
are out to make a profit on grips that were take offs or scrounged
from a way back gun show, instead of trying to give a fellow a decent
break.