S&W Model 25's MFG Yr

[nthrut9]

I just acquired, after some discussion here, 2 S&W Model 25's.
Model 25-2 45 Cal Model 1855, on barrel, Serial # N689038
Model 25-5 45 Colt Ctg, on barrel, Serial # N679086
Both have pinned barrels, excellent shape. Neither have recessed cylinders.
I would like to know the years of manufacture for both.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Bob

 

[ken158]

Both are 1979-80 era guns

 

[nthrut9]

Model 25's

Thanks so much!

 

[steelslaver]

45 colts never came from the factory with recessed cylinders only the magnum calibers and the 22 rim fires. I have a pinned and recessed 45 colt, but I made the cylinder from a recessed 44 mag cylinder.

 

[nthrut9]

Model 25's

I didn't know that, but I did wonder about it. Thanks for the information.

 

[Muley Gil]

S&W M25-5, a 4" blue, with serial number N697079, shipped in May 1980.

 

[nthrut9]

Thanks for the confirmation.