Smith & Wesson 25-2

[duckhunter28432]

I stopped by my lgs and they have a 25-2 in approx. 95% condition with the presentation case. The cylinder has a faint turn line. Other than that the stocks are beautiful and there are no other marks on the revolver. Comes with a 6 in barrel and the bore is clean and crisp. The asking price is 700.00. Is this a good deal or about the standard price? I know pictures would allow for a better assessment but I was unable to get any today. Thanks for your help.

 

[FlyFish]

I have a 25-2 in not nearly as good condition as what you describe and that's about what I paid for it a few years ago, and I was happy to get it at that price. It's just about my sweetest shooting revolver. I'd be all over that for $700.

 

[Jebus35745]

That's not a bad price, ask the out-the-door price which includes the tax. Let us know what you decided. Larry

 

[srsmyth]

I agree with FlyFish, they are very nice revolvers. I have one that I bought with no box years ago and from your description of the package I don't think I would hesitate to purchase it for that price.
Steve

 

[jrs70]

I would buy it. IMHO it is good price. I don't think you will find another one like at that price.

 

[duckhunter28432]

Thanks so much for the information. I think I'm going to contact the lgs and see what the OTD price will be.

 

[Gun 4 Fun]

The 6" barrel makes it a later production gun (after '79). many guys want the 6.5" because it is the original length barrel, but I greatly prefer the 6" over the 6.5" length on any N frame. For that price, I think you'd do well even before tax, especially if all the tools and paperwork is included with the presentation case, and the case itself doesn't need re-finishing inside like many of them do.

I picked up a 6.5" gun a couple years ago with the case and tools in excellent condition for $500, but I'll likely never see a deal like that again.

 

[Boxhead]

If you want a 45 ACP/AR buy it. What Smith can you buy today that even comes close for $700. I love mine with AR brass and the Kieth 250 gr SWC (Lyman 429421) bullet.

 

[Murdock]

Good price. I paid $450 25 years ago.

 

[H Richard]

I hope by this time you have it in hand. $700 in that condition is a great deal. One of the most fun shooting guns. I just had mine out Sun. and with White box ball ammo was like a laser. Mine is not the best with cast bullets, but great with factory ball. I'm thinking of using it to do my qualifications for CCL in IL soon.

 

[Cal44]

I just paid $600 for one here in California. Mine is in good shape, but no box and no papers.

I'd pay $700 for the one you mentioned.

Dave

 

[duckhunter28432]

I called the lgs and they are holding it for me. I will not be able to pick it up until Tuesday. Soon as I get it I will post pictures. Thanks so much for all of the help. The final price was 700 out the door.

 

[yoopcampr]

yoopcampr

Grab that 25-2. Looked@ one @ local gun show without box and priced @ $1000. I've had mine for 20+ yrs, loves 250gr., .454 cast bullets in AR brass pushed by 5.0grs. Win.231.

 

[flagman1776]

Love mine. A lot of times, I don't bother with moon clips or use Auto Rim which I load also... just use the target loaded ACP & flip em out with a handy fingernail.

 

[loc n load]

Model 25-2

BUY IT.....I don't see that many 25-2's to begin with, let alone in the case, etc .....I have one that I bought back in the 70's and if I walked in my LGS and saw one as you described for the price you mention....it would be mine, mine, mine.

 

[Jebus35745]

Fun gun to shoot especially with the full moon clips. Yea, WE NEED SOME PICS of the 25-2 and a range report. They don't come up for sale often and are usually higher priced then your's. Have fun, Larry

 

[fyimo]

I think that's a good price in todays market.