My 25-5 newly acquired 🥳 S/N~N659568. I would appreciate help with S&W dates on it.

[shootinlikemiculek]

My 25-5 newly acquired S/N~N659568. I would appreciate help with S&W dates on it.

This is my first post as I am new member to the forum.Hope everyone enjoys the pictures . Also my Model 25-5 has a s/n (N659568). Any information about D.O.B & Factory ship date would be greatly appreciated as I would like to know as much as possible about my new acquisition. Thanks to all for any Interesting information or input.

 

[Kanewpadle]

Very nice. Now go shoot it.

 

[Model29-26.5]

Excellent!! You’ll love it

 

[kraynky]

Love the 45 colts! Got a 4" er myself. Welcome aboard. It looks like a nice one.

 

[TheTinMan]

Revolvers and 45 Colt go together like peas and carrots!

Nice find.

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

Welcome.......I have it's twin brother.

 

[bobsguns]

This is my first post as

Rather ambitious on the screen name, IMO.

 

[weatherby]

Rather ambitious on the screen name, IMO.

Not really if he said "Mosconi" then I'd be impressed

 

[SGT ROCK 11B]

Welcome.......I have it's twin brother.

I must have the big brother, 8 3/8 inch in blue.

 

[Baxter6551]

Welcome from CT !

 

[jdlii]

Welcome from 10-A-C! Beautiful revolver in great caliber! Range report needed ASAP!

Mine has a little longer barrel.

 

[RKmesa]

Welcome to the Forum and congrats on bringing home that beauty.

 

[Mannlicher]

Not really if he said "Mosconi" then I'd be impressed

as a young lad in Jacksonville back in 1964, I actually beat Willie in a game of Nine Ball. One of my proudest moments. lol

Oh, and I do so love a good 25-5!

 

[Conduct03]

Nice looking revolver! Welcome!

 

[OutAtTheEdge]

I have a 6" 25-9 that I've used to take more whitetails than any oyher handgun I own. Enjoy it!

 

[Hawg Rider]

Welcome to the Forum! Lots of Model 25 fans to be found here, as well as a wealth of information. Looks like you picked up a minty Model 25-5 in the very popular .45 Colt cartridge. If you provide the s/n we can give you a date of manufacture and some other info. The Model 25, aka "The 1955 Model .45 Target Heavy Barrel", was reintroduced by S&W in 1955. The early versions were released in .45 ACP and a few in .45 Colt. In 1978, the Model 25-5 was introduced in .45 Colt only, with 4", 6", and 8-3/8" barrels. Since yours has a pinned barrel, it would have been manufactured prior to 1982. The .45 Colt cartridge is an outstanding round that has been around for a long time. Go out and shoot your revolver. Enjoy!

 

[Gun 4 Fun]

Congrats! That's really nice! It is a pinned gun too. I think I am a little jealous.

 

[Grayfox]

Congratulations! Great find. I know you'll love it.
I'm quite fond of the N-frame .45 Colts. I have four myself.

 

[bananaman]

That is a nice one! Welcome to the FORUM from Michigan! I have a 625 JM, and a 25-15 which is Colt as well. Bob

 

[Model19man]

That is a great revolver. I used to have a few, they were remarkable for their accuracy. Need to get another!