Model 625 Mountain Gun .45 ACP

[dmthomp32]

Found a local 45 acp mountain gun in 4" with rounded butt and rosewood stocks with box and docs for $800. Revolver has been fired but has been cared for. See the pics for condition. I've never had an N Frame revolver but I was surprised at how well it fit my hands and it wasn't nearly as heavy as I expected. It doesn't appear to have any moon clips with it but I know those are available and cheap. What do you guys think about the price is that fair for one in .45 ACP? I don't see these come up for sale ever locally, even on GunBroker there don't seem to be a plethora. I'll be researching tonight but there didn't seem to be a whole lot of information from what I've read this far in terms of production numbers. Let me know what you guys think in terms of price and condition.

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[Kernel Crittenden]

It's a dash 7 and product code 100934. Not very many were made, or at least, I've only seen a few. Probably won't find and lot of sold auctions on the -7.

It was the last variation before the lock, and therefore is built on a new style frame with frame mounted firing pin and MIM parts. That makes it a little less desirable. Even if we disagree, or don't care, there's no arguing lack of forged parts is a price deduct in today's market.

With box and docs $800 is not unreasonable, but in my view, that's the upper end.

 

[Lou_the_welder]

I would pay that if I could find it here in California. We don't see many of those!
GG!

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[dmthomp32]

It's a dash 7 and product code 100934. Not very many were made, or at least, I've only seen a few. Probably won't find and lot of sold auctions on the -7.

It was the last variation before the lock, and therefore is built on a new style frame with frame mounted firing pin and MIM parts. That makes it a little less desirable. Even if we disagree, or don't care, there's no arguing lack of forged parts is a price deduct in today's market.

With box and docs $800 is not unreasonable, but in my view, that's the upper end.

That is exactly what I needed to know! I recognized the lack of lock but wasn't sure about the mim parts. Thank you very much for that feedback. One thing I'd ask is what would you consider to be a reasonable offer as the seller is a lady who is selling her husbands collection (passed away two years ago). Don't want to rip her off but also don't think top dollar is fair for newer shooter condition revolver.

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[Dieseltech56]

I saw one for sale at a gun show recently for $1000. I don't think it sold that weekend

 

[dmthomp32]

I saw one for sale at a gun show recently for $1000. I don't think it sold that weekend

Well looking through GunBroker there weren't any .45 ACP versions that I could find for sale. Plenty of .45 colt and .44 mag for prices $600-$1200. The $600 range with days of time left on them or reserves not met. I'll have to try and remember how to look up the completed auctions to see where things are shaking out.

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[Peak53]

It's a desirable N frame being sold by a widow. Go with $750 and everybody feels good.

 

[Muley Gil]

IHNSHO, the M625 .45 ACP Mountain Gun is the best fighting revolver ever built. It is light weight but still handles the .45 ACP round with ease. It loads and unloads, with full moon clips, quickly. The round butt allows it to fit, with your choice of grips, most everybody. As you have noted, there are not many out there. Ammo choices go from mild to wild and are much cheaper than .45 Colt.

Mine is on my night stand, next to a couple of good flashlights and an extra moon clip.

 

[The Norseman]

45ACP Mountain Gun

Pay the $800 and be done with it.

No tax, probably a nice widow, and has
no one to look after her, do the Noble thing.

Some day you might be in her shoes.

I, my self would have no qualms paying
the $800, at least I know who my money
is going to.

 

[s&wchad]

I think $750 is an excellent price and I'd grab it.

They were only produced for one year (2000) and I believe it was a stocking dealer special with less than 1000 produced.

 

[bronco45]

I'd jump on it for 750-800 been looking for one for 20 years. Never seen one.

 

[gumpys]

Better jump quick on it. 800 is a steal. The 45 acp mountain guns are desirable and last ones I have seen have brought 1200 and up in the box.
Eric

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[Joe Kent]

As a number of very good men have said above, it is a good gun at a fair price, buy it. Tomorrow you will not be sorry and you will be glad you have it.

 

[Daimler1989]

IHNSHO, the M625 .45 ACP Mountain Gun is the best fighting revolver ever built. It is light weight but still handles the .45 ACP round with ease ....

I cannot speak for the M625 .45 ACP exactly, but for the M624 .44 Special 4", which is in weight and balance basically the same as the aforementioned Mountain Gun. And I only can agree with Muley Gil: This gun is perfectly balanced and is very easy to shoot with this kind of cartridge (.45 ACP in a wheelgun is, if anything, marginally different from the .44 Special). I would make my decision not depending on the price.

best regards from Germany
Ulrich

 

[dmthomp32]

Wow. The narrative of this thread certainly changed after the first response. Well I guess I need to make an offer before someone else does!
I will say in regards to comments about the balance of these guns, it was impressive for the size how well this revolver felt in my hand. Great balance and point ability for these mountain guns, kudos to Smith and Wesson for the design cause if they shoot as good as they feel it will be an impressive piece.
Last question, what's everyone's experience like shooting .45 ACP out of an N frame? Recoil seems like it would be minimal for the cartridge, weight and size of the revolver but I have never shot .45 out of a revolver before! I've got plenty of .38 and .357 which is why I have been drawn to this example.

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[bronco45]

Target loads in 45ACP in a 625 are like wadcutters in a 38. +P 230s are like a Skeeter load 44 Spl load in a Model 24/624. Both very accurate and enjoyable to shoot. I have owned 3 625s and a Model 22. Foolishly sold them all. Would give my eyeteeth for the gun you're considering!

 

[Lou_the_welder]

You can shoot 45 auto rim without the clips or 45 acp with clips.
I shoot mine with hogue rubber Grips . They seem to fit my hand. That's subjective . I noticed those are nice rosewoods..? On that gun? Maybe 50-75 bucks on top of the gun. You may like them but rubber will certainly help reduce recoil.
I shoot 45 1911s and those normal loads snap a bit on a 4". So I load 10% reduced loads on my 45 and it still snaps ,but feels much better.
You have to try yours first and get a feel. I highly doubt you would regret it.
"They make big holes!"

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[Doug M.]

Buy it. That's a decent price for what is probably going to be a revolver you really like. If you decide later you dislike it, contact me and I'll buy it from you.

 

[dmthomp32]

Thanks to everyone for the insights and support. It sounds like the general consensus is:
Great Gun
Good Price
Buy It
Enjoy It, if you don't plenty of people would buy it from me.

I appreciate the feedback everyone!

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[RSBH44]

This is like the second MG posted on here this week! I need to get out and start kicking over rocks before they all disappear again!