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westcoast362
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From the look of the roll mark the barrel has been shortened. It also looks like an older barrel from the contour of the ejector shroud. What is the finish?
LoadEmUp
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According to the SCSW the pinned barrels were dropped in 1982, and the N800000 serial numbers were used between 1980 and 1983. Hope this helps.
Also, after 1979 I believe the standard barrel length was 6" (previously it was 6.5").
Also, after 1979 I believe the standard barrel length was 6" (previously it was 6.5").
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Luca-Brasi
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This is a pinned barrel , and the finish is hard chrome, any value estimate?
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Luca-Brasi
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phatmax
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100% shortened barrel. Finish is probably aftermarket, at least on the barrel.
The Smith & Wesson is not in the right spot or size for the barrel length.
Honestly, it looks like a FANTASTIC carry gun if you like .45 Colt.
Keep it!!!
The Smith & Wesson is not in the right spot or size for the barrel length.
Honestly, it looks like a FANTASTIC carry gun if you like .45 Colt.
Keep it!!!
Sebago Son
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Are you sure it's .45 Colt? Most 25-2's are .45 ACP. However, given the fact that it's heavily modified it's possible it was converted.
With regard to value, I would say that it's highly personal. I will say that it's collector value is minimal given the permanent modifications. As a shooter you might be able to get $300-400 or so depending upon how bad the buyer wanted it. Personally, I wouldn't pay that much.
Drew
With regard to value, I would say that it's highly personal. I will say that it's collector value is minimal given the permanent modifications. As a shooter you might be able to get $300-400 or so depending upon how bad the buyer wanted it. Personally, I wouldn't pay that much.
Drew
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Luca-Brasi
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Yes it's the original 25-2 but in .45 colt , one of the more rare 25-2's if I remember correctly , no cylinder mod , the original owner before me had heavy mods done to it but no cylinder modified its an original 25-2 in .45 colt with heavy barrel , trigger and butt mods , that being said , am I right about the 25-2 in .45 colt being more rare , I posted it on armslist for best offer and first offer was for 800$ then 875$, then 850$, if its worth more which that makes it seem , I would just like to know , or are those awesome prices ?
mc5aw
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Drew is 100% right. It looks to be a .45 ACP conversion to .45 LC, and not exactly a professional job. Collector value is minimal, and shooter value is questionable based on looks alone. It may be a great shooter, but any time a conversion has cosmetic flaws (misaligned barrel stamping, etc.) it's usually a sign of a Bubba job, and educated revolver folks won't go near it. If I saw in my LGS, and the timing checked out, as well as cylinder fit, trigger smoothness, etc., I'd pay $400 max. Anything less would make me more inclined to buy it.
If you can get $800 + for it, you best cash out asap.
If you can get $800 + for it, you best cash out asap.
Sebago Son
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If this poor gun really was an origional .45 Colt, which is doubtful considering it's late serial number, that makes what happened to it all that much more tragic.
If you really did have three offers of over $800 and turned them down I sure hope you kept those phone numbers.
If you really did have three offers of over $800 and turned them down I sure hope you kept those phone numbers.
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