How many made in 1955? Model 1955 .45ACP

[StakeOut]

Sorry for bringing to life old thread but more info on the thread subject matter.

My revolver is a 5 screw 45cal Model of 1955 with unrelieved target style grips.

Serial # S130745
Assembly # 75440

6 1/2 inch barrel

Numbers on barrel,cylinder,grips and butt all match.

The magnas in the photo have a 144xxx number,so they are not matched to the gun;just a piece that was added to the deal on the gun.

 

[CptCurl]

For those who track these things, let me add a data point.

I have a Model of 1955 Target (pre-25) five screw frame, all matching, bearing serial number S144516. It shipped in January 1958.

Question: Has anyone ever encountered 5-screw revolver having a late-for-serial number shipping date, and marked with a model number? That would be interesting!

Curl

 

[JohnnyMac]

Here's my pre-25 with serial number 1440xx

Haven't had it lettered so can't confirm date on it.

 

[snake803]

Another one for the record..
# S196200, model marked ,4-screw,numbers match, 1/2" target hammer and 1/2" target trigger, non-relieved target grips in walnut, Roy gave me a ship date of 3/61.. Plain un-numbered , un marked blue box w/ stick on label ...


1955 model
45 target,
BLUED 6-1/2 inch


JIM...................

 

[jimmyj]

Model 25-2 was the greatest revolver produced by Smith and Wesson !

 

[StakeOut]

jimmyj,there's some 25-2 owners with .454 to .459 cylinder throats that may not feel the same.

 

[jimmyj]

DON'T like Model 25-2s because of oversize cylinder throats !!
Send the Model 25-2s to me and I will give them a good home

 

[samandglove1]

I have S160419, which is a five screw model. It was probably manufactured in 1955, but it wasn't shipped from the factory until January 1956.

 

[hibbs]

I have two 1955 Targets, 5-screw;
#S165024 shipped Nov. 1958 in .45acp
#S165547 shipped to H.H.Harris June 19, 1959 in .45 Colt

hibbs S&WCA 2062

 

[Plottman Pops]

Just to add S143508 shipped 9/55 my wife's birth year and month....

 

[Rigmover]

I have S160453 with the "W" Mainspring shoots like a dream probably my most accurate revolver that I own. Shipping date unknown most likely in 56.

 

[Eltioloco]

Here is my 1955 Target.
Numbers match. Serial #130,719. I don't know the shipping date. It's had a lot of rounds through it.
Ken

 

[Muley Gil]

Don't see many 1955s with a ramp front sight or with the red insert.

 

[SCCarmy]

My addition to the thread

I saw this thread so I figured I would post my 1955 45 ACP.

 

[gunguy56]

I own a Model 1955, serial S 1596xx, with a "W"-shaped mainspring, 4-screw...it is one of my favorite S&W revolvers..I use .45 Auto Rim cases by Starline..much easier than using the full-moon clips..