625-2 in 45 Colt
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The product code wasn't listed in the letter and the box didn't come with the gun, so I have no idea.
I have to remind myself that when it comes to S&W variations never say never. A few years ago a similar Model 610 oddity was posted. Its cylinder was longer in the rear than a 10 MM cylinder the same as your 625-2. It was an original .38-40 with box!
However, how could Jinks have determined your .45's original configuration from the product code if you could not have provided him the code? Did either Jinks or you chose your words poorly?
However, how could Jinks have determined your .45's original configuration from the product code if you could not have provided him the code? Did either Jinks or you chose your words poorly?
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That was his wording in the letter, based on the serial number I provided him. Perhaps his records shows the production code for this particular revolver. I simply can't say. If you don't wish to believe him, I guess that's your call. In requesting a letter, the production code isn't required information.
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If you look at my earlier post, he states he has the production code from an invoice. I would assume the invoice would be to the party that originally ordered the revolver.
Member Kernel Crittenden (his screen name) collects information on S&Ws from the internet. He has an identical 625-2 Model of 1988 .45 Colt in his data base, serial # BDC19xx, which S&W shipped on Aug. 23,1989. He usually collects the product code but did not get it for that gun. Unless it is the same gun there are at least two of them. All of us questioning how yours could be original is pretty good proof that they are rare.
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No Problem, I wish I did have more paperwork associated with the revolver. Perhaps something could be accessed through the historical foundation down the road. Things like the original box with end label, etc. would be a nice addition as well, but that is not to be. My serial number is BDC65XX, which is later than the other example, but with an earlier ship date. I am of the some mind with "never say never" regarding Smith & Wesson Models, features, ship dates, etc. Much of the time it doesn't make a lot of sense. At least we know there are at least two of them. I am surprised it surfaced in a gun counter in Montana, wonder how it got there? I'd love it for some one else to chime in with information on other examples. I can't believe they only made a couple. I am glad it is a factory produced gun, not a "build up" done by some one else. It takes it from the realm of being a nice shooter to something quite special. Thanks for the comments and interest.
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Cant offer any help on the mystery but I do like your gun.
Interesting side note!
I have a data base with a few of the serial numbers of the "625 Model of 1988" and an interesting trend is showing up! All the numbers I have(about a dozen) all begin with the BDC prefix, except 1 - BEA. They are in a span from BDC04xx-BDC65xx.
jcelect
I have a data base with a few of the serial numbers of the "625 Model of 1988" and an interesting trend is showing up! All the numbers I have(about a dozen) all begin with the BDC prefix, except 1 - BEA. They are in a span from BDC04xx-BDC65xx.
jcelect
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In the letter I received from Roy he stated that the model of 1988 all started with the BDC serial number and something like 5079 units were built before they began producing the model of 1989. So your BEA serial number would be unique to the run. Again, never say never. Anything in your data base that reflects the calibers or just serial numbers alone?
My data base NOW has 2 45 Colt guns!!!!!!!!! The rest of the guns are 625-2, model of 1988, and ship date(when it was available).
jcelect
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