Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this incredible double/single-action revolver today for a penny-start auction, this is the Smith & Wesson Model 25-5, also known as the 1955 Model .45 Target Heavy Barrel.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 25-5
Serial: N735273
Date of Manufacture: 1980
Caliber: .45 Colt
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 4" Pinned Barrel
Optics/Sights: Red Ramp Front with Adjustable White Outline Rear
Stock/Grips: Target Wood Grips with Checkering and S&W Medallions
Action: Double/Single-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson Model 25, also known as the 1955 Model .45 Target Heavy Barrel, is a double/single-action revolver chambered in .45 ACP or .45 Colt. It was introduced in March 1955 and was originally chambered in .45 ACP and .45 Auto Rim only, with only a few examples produced in .45 Colt until the 1977 125th Anniversary Commemorative. The revolver was initially built on the N Target frame with five-screws, which later changed to a four-screw frame with the upper sideplate screw removed. It was offered in bright blue or nickel finishes and featured a six-shot fluted cylinder with a nominal length of 1.67 inches when chambered in .45 Colt and 1.53 inches when chambered in .45 ACP. Standard features included a .500-inch target hammer, .400-inch or .500-inch target trigger, target-style checkered grips with S&W medallions, and a shrouded extractor rod. Early production revolvers were fitted with 6 1/2-inch barrels and a 1/8-inch Patridge front sight, while later cataloged barrel lengths included 4-inch, 6-inch, and 8 3/8-inch barrels with a red-ramp front sight and white-outline rear sight. Half-moon clips were supplied with the .45 ACP version. Early revolvers were marked “45 CAL. MODEL 1955”, with later production marked “45 COLT CTG.” Early frames featured six-groove serrated backstrap and forestrap patterns, later changed to a ten-groove configuration. The Model 25 was produced from 1955 to 1991.
Model: 25-5
Serial: N735273
Date of Manufacture: 1980
Caliber: .45 Colt
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 4" Pinned Barrel
Optics/Sights: Red Ramp Front with Adjustable White Outline Rear
Stock/Grips: Target Wood Grips with Checkering and S&W Medallions
Action: Double/Single-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson Model 25, also known as the 1955 Model .45 Target Heavy Barrel, is a double/single-action revolver chambered in .45 ACP or .45 Colt. It was introduced in March 1955 and was originally chambered in .45 ACP and .45 Auto Rim only, with only a few examples produced in .45 Colt until the 1977 125th Anniversary Commemorative. The revolver was initially built on the N Target frame with five-screws, which later changed to a four-screw frame with the upper sideplate screw removed. It was offered in bright blue or nickel finishes and featured a six-shot fluted cylinder with a nominal length of 1.67 inches when chambered in .45 Colt and 1.53 inches when chambered in .45 ACP. Standard features included a .500-inch target hammer, .400-inch or .500-inch target trigger, target-style checkered grips with S&W medallions, and a shrouded extractor rod. Early production revolvers were fitted with 6 1/2-inch barrels and a 1/8-inch Patridge front sight, while later cataloged barrel lengths included 4-inch, 6-inch, and 8 3/8-inch barrels with a red-ramp front sight and white-outline rear sight. Half-moon clips were supplied with the .45 ACP version. Early revolvers were marked “45 CAL. MODEL 1955”, with later production marked “45 COLT CTG.” Early frames featured six-groove serrated backstrap and forestrap patterns, later changed to a ten-groove configuration. The Model 25 was produced from 1955 to 1991.
Contents:
This example will ship with the matching factory-labeled shipping box, a blue box, a wooden display case, and all the other contents pictured above.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Payment Details
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Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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Additional Information
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https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1155386917 |
BidPrice: |
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AuctionEndDate: |
2026-03-01 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
756 |
