Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this double-action revolver for a penny-start auction, this is the Smith & Wesson 25-2.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 25-2
Serial: N846459
Date of Manufacture: 1980-83
Caliber: .45 ACP with Moon Clips
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 6" Pinned Barrel
Optics/Sights: Ramped Front Blade with Adjustable U-Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Wood Grips with Gold S&W Medallions
Action: Double-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson Model 25-2 is an enduring example of American revolver engineering that blends classic design with robust performance, representing one of Smith & Wesson’s most respected iterations of its large-frame, .45 ACP-chambered wheelguns. Built on the company’s N-Frame and manufactured primarily in the 1960s through the early 1980s, the 25-2 is part of the Model 25 line but distinguished by the “-2” variant’s incorporation of internal design refinements — including updated hammer and trigger geometry, improved locking surfaces, and often enhanced sights — that improved durability, smoothness of action, and overall shootability compared with earlier models. Chambered for the venerable .45 ACP cartridge, the 25-2 uses a six-round swing-out cylinder paired with half-moon or later full-lug barrels available in lengths typically ranging from 4" to 6". Its double-action/single-action mechanism delivers a substantial trigger break capable of handling the .45 ACP’s stout recoil with authority, and the revolver’s fixed blade front sight coupled with an adjustable rear sight provided practical accuracy for both defensive use and target work. The all-steel construction — from the solid frame and barrel to the robust cylinder — gives the Model 25-2 a reassuring heft that mitigates recoil while contributing to longevity and reliable performance over thousands of rounds. Often finished in a deep blued or nickel plating and fitted with checkered walnut grips bearing the classic Smith & Wesson medallion, the 25-2 carries a timeless aesthetic that appeals both to shooters and collectors. Its capacity to fire .45 ACP with accuracy and reliability made it a choice among revolver enthusiasts in an era when semi-automatic pistols were becoming increasingly popular, and today the Model 25-2 remains prized not only for its smooth action and solid construction but also as a classic representation of mid-20th-century American handgun craftsmanship.
Contents:
Model: 25-2
Serial: N846459
Date of Manufacture: 1980-83
Caliber: .45 ACP with Moon Clips
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 6" Pinned Barrel
Optics/Sights: Ramped Front Blade with Adjustable U-Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Wood Grips with Gold S&W Medallions
Action: Double-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson Model 25-2 is an enduring example of American revolver engineering that blends classic design with robust performance, representing one of Smith & Wesson’s most respected iterations of its large-frame, .45 ACP-chambered wheelguns. Built on the company’s N-Frame and manufactured primarily in the 1960s through the early 1980s, the 25-2 is part of the Model 25 line but distinguished by the “-2” variant’s incorporation of internal design refinements — including updated hammer and trigger geometry, improved locking surfaces, and often enhanced sights — that improved durability, smoothness of action, and overall shootability compared with earlier models. Chambered for the venerable .45 ACP cartridge, the 25-2 uses a six-round swing-out cylinder paired with half-moon or later full-lug barrels available in lengths typically ranging from 4" to 6". Its double-action/single-action mechanism delivers a substantial trigger break capable of handling the .45 ACP’s stout recoil with authority, and the revolver’s fixed blade front sight coupled with an adjustable rear sight provided practical accuracy for both defensive use and target work. The all-steel construction — from the solid frame and barrel to the robust cylinder — gives the Model 25-2 a reassuring heft that mitigates recoil while contributing to longevity and reliable performance over thousands of rounds. Often finished in a deep blued or nickel plating and fitted with checkered walnut grips bearing the classic Smith & Wesson medallion, the 25-2 carries a timeless aesthetic that appeals both to shooters and collectors. Its capacity to fire .45 ACP with accuracy and reliability made it a choice among revolver enthusiasts in an era when semi-automatic pistols were becoming increasingly popular, and today the Model 25-2 remains prized not only for its smooth action and solid construction but also as a classic representation of mid-20th-century American handgun craftsmanship.
Contents:
This example will ship with the factory-labeled box and all 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.
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 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
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1155238433 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-02-22 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
365 |
