Lew Horton Smith 625-7 .45 Colt info?

[Hugh]

I am looking for production numbers on a Smith & Wesson 625-7 in .45 Colt. This is a stainless, 3 inch barrel, round butt N frame that was offered around 1999-2000. Lew Horton is no longer in business so their records are unavailable. As I recall, the original advertisement stated a production run that I think was approximately 350. The Product Code is 148121 and Special Order No. is 8016.

Any information is greatly appreciated.

Thanks and God bless,

Hugh

 

[Dino44]

4th edition PG. 303 states 555 reported for Lew Horton, plus an unknown quantity for others. Product code 148121 produced from 1998 - 2000 in 45 Colt. Serial number prefixes include CDD, CDZ, and CEB.

 

[Hugh]

Dino - Thank you. The 555 production number is what I was looking for.

Thanks and God bless,

Hugh

 

[colt_saa]

Your revolver was manufactured on Friday, January 16th of 1998

 

[Hawg Rider]

I have seen in other Posts that there is a contact person for Lew Horton that can provide you with LH production information. Unfortunately, I can't recall how to contact them. Perhaps another Forum member will be along to provide that information. Good luck, enjoy!

 

[625-7]

Here we go all in 3" barrels

.45 colt by serial prefix

CCV 12/98 167 units

CDB 12/98 to 1/99 111 units

CDD 2/99 to 8/99 127 units

CDZ 2/00 to 6/00 112 units

CEB 6/00 38 units

other models / calibers

657 .41 mag 154 units

610 10mm 318 units

625 .45 acp 155 units



My CDZ 625-7 shipped 2/2000

 

[625-7]

Pics attached

625-7 and 66-3 for comparison

I prefer the old school thumb release. Changed it over on the 625

 

[ruggyh]

I have seen in other Posts that there is a contact person for Lew Horton that can provide you with LH production information. Unfortunately, I can't recall how to contact them. Perhaps another Forum member will be along to provide that information. Good luck, enjoy!

Contact Susan Lorosso at [email protected]
she can provide you with a Letter

 

[Hugh]

Thanks to all who replied. Very helpful information here. I will definitely contact Susan Lorosso. Mine is a CDZ prefix and early 2000 sounds right.

Thanks and God bless.

Hugh

 

[jrc1]

The one I have is a CDD


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[CH4]

OP, that’s a piece I was looking for, but couldn’t find. However, I did scratch that itch by acquiring a 3” 625-3 in 45 acp and a 625-6 MG in 45 Colt. Improvise, overcome, adapt.

 

[jrc1]

I picked this one up earlier this year it’s a CDD


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[DHernandez]

I bought my second 625-7 3” today (two this month) from forum member Greenmachine. What a truly nice gentleman. We happen to live in the same area. I love these guns. I’m a sucker for 45 Colt. Grabbed a 625-6 Light Hunter too…. So Hugh, don’t be surprised if I try to buy this from ya!

 

[625-7]

CH4

I did scratch that itch by acquiring a 3” 625-3 in 45 acp

You may to want to check SCSW 4th edition pg 304 product code 149121. 155 units were made for Lew Horton. Your 625 acp could very well be one of them!