S+W frame ID- model # to frame letter

[counterman6]

Happy new year!
Does anyone know where I can find a handy chart listing the model numbers and frame size/ letter for Smith and Wesson revolvers? Particularly the model 25. Thank you.

 

[Bullet Bob]

Sorry, don't know about a chart, but model 25's are built on S&W "N" frame, same as their .44 magnums (and others). This was their largest frame size until the advent of the fairly recent "X" (I think) size for their .500 and .460 magnums.

 

[Old Fuff]

All of the model 25's were built on Smith & Wesson's NT frame (44 Frame/Target Sights) but within that designation there were many versions in two calibers; .45 ACP and .45 Colt. Also blued and nickel plated high carbon steel or stainless.

I recommend you buy a copy of a book; Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, as a 3rd. Edition is about to be marketed. Therein you find everything you want to know, and in addition a lot more.

To learn more go to the co-authors website at www.armchairgunshow.com