Age this gun!

[hit or miss]

I hate to ask, but a friend of mine stumbled on a mint condition 25-2, 6" barrel, target revolver. It is a perfect specimen of S&W craftsmanship the bluing on this gun takes the breath away. Anyway I know several of you guys have a handle on this question and I appreciate the help. The serial # is N7597**. He even got the original box with it.

Another question is on the grips. From the description of the originals I'm guessing they are S&W target grips, not "coke bottle".

Thanks
Scott

 

[JoeHatley]

1980. The grips would be targets, not "cokes".

Sounds like a very nice gun.

Joe

 

[Flatfender]

It should be a 25-5 with that high of a serial number.

 

[hit or miss]

Flatfender,
I saw it myself, it really is a 25-2. Maybe it is a mystery better solved with a letter from S&W. I suggested it to him and explained the benefits. Anyone else?

 

[Ala Dan]

Congrat's on the new S&W~! enjoy

 

[Old Fuff]

Smith & Wesson's dash numbers represent an engineering change in the model that in some ways effects part(s) interchangeability from earlier issues. But while they come out with a change (and new dash numbers) older semi-finished frames remain in stock, and may be serial numbered later - just to drive collectors up the wall. I have owned several S&W revolvers that were made either before or after they were supposed to be. :banghead:

To be sure about this particular model 25-2 you'll have to get it lettered by Roy Jinks. The shipping date may tell the story.

 

[Majic]

The M25-2 ran a long time. Most (if not all) M25-5 were .45 Colt models.