45 ACP Goodness

[JSW]

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[colt_saa]

As a relative newbie migrating from Colt, I'm having some difficulty pinpointing facts about the M25-14 Lew Horton. I've seen threads stating the production numberswere 150 each of stainless and blued, 250 each of stainless and blued, and 250 stainless/350 blued. I'm looking here at a (blued) CLH-255. Is there a definitive source of the numbers in this run? I can't seem to locate one. Thanks in advance. And yep it's a truly beautiful gun-- I would have to shoot it

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A Smith & Wesson model 25 is a carbon steel firearm, it's stainless steel brother is called the model 625 and it's alloy framed brother would be the model 325. However most Smith & Wesson rules have exceptions so there are two variations of alloy framed revolvers that are model 625s, one in 45ACP and one in 45LC both with 2" barrels

The Lew Horton Model 25s would be finished in blue or nickel. These was no stainless 3" 45ACP revolver produced on the modern 4 screw square butt frames by Smith & Wesson.

The model 27s were done 350 blue and 250 nickel. Since your number is 255 I am gouing to guess the same quantities were done for the model 25s.

 

[g-dad]

eJohn, According to the letter from Earl @ Lew Horton their serial numbered guns ended at 0250. You may want to call Earl at (508) 366-7400, EXT 230 and ask him if the gun you're looking at is one of theirs or not. That's the best way to find out. IMO

Hope that helps, Dan

 

[bananaman]

Nice 45's!!! I like your stands also. That thing on Miss Kitty's face drove me crazy too! I only have 2 with it, 625 JM, and 25-15. I'll still keep them!
Hers wasn't real though!
Bob

 

[g-dad]

Nice 45's!!! I like your stands also. That thing on Miss Kitty's face drove me crazy too! I only have 2 with it, 625 JM, and 25-15. I'll still keep them!
Hers wasn't real though!
Bob

Thanks for the photo Bob. That's exactly what I was talking about!