Pictures - Addicition addressed; New 25-9

[DR505]

Here is the 25-9 in .45 Colt (not ".45 Long Colt" listed on barrel ) I just picked up. It appears to have been little fired, if at all. It is in perfect shape. Now I need to load up some ammo...see article below!

I just keep acquiring N-Frames. I guess it is better than gambling...

John Linebaugh on the S&W Model 25

 

[KLYDE]

Beautiful gun. Putting another Smith in the safe is as good as putting money in the bank. Come to think of it, probably better.

 

[Bigman]

You got yourself a beautiful gun, I really like the grain in the wood in the grips/stocks. Congrats..Ray

 

[Macinaw]

Thank you for adding the link. I didn't know much about the non fluted cylinders. Very interesting! And all the other information.

 

[DR505]

Thank you for adding the link. I didn't know much about the non fluted cylinders. Very interesting! And all the other information.

Yes, that was a good point about the un-fluted cylinders. I never thought of that either.

The article link I posted answered some questions regarding the durability of the Model 25 with various handloads. John Linebaugh would seem pretty knowledgeable on matters like that. I could never get a good answer on where the 25 fell along the strength continuum from original Colt SAA thru Ruger SA. Now I know at least a bit more.

It is also my understanding that the 25-9 has the endurance package similar to the 29-3E and later revolvers.

 

[CWH44300]

Nice looking sixgun with great grips.
I liked the JL link, kinda makes the 454 and up seem sort of moot for a belt gun anyways. A proper bullet(.40 and above) at midrange speeds will do wonders. It always has and always will.
Hope you enjoy your new big bore.

 

[S.B.]

Nice catch.
Steve

 

[DR505]

Nice catch.
Steve

Thanks...now I need a 4" companion.

 

[colt_saa]

Good looking wheel gun in one of my favorite calibers