Raven Arms Model P-25 .25 ACP Semi-Auto Pistol – 2.36" Barrel, Nickel/Blue Finish, Early Second-Variation Micro Carry
This Raven Arms Model P-25 is an early second-variation example of the company’s compact .25 ACP pocket pistol. It features the small sliding-bar safety and vertical rear slide serrations characteristic of 1970s production, along with a bright polished nickel/blue finish and smooth hardwood grips. With its steel-lined 2.36" barrel, 6 + 1 capacity, and straightforward striker-fired blowback action, this micro-sized handgun embodies the simple, easily serviced design that made the P-25 one of the most prolific American pocket pistols of its era.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Specific Condition Notes: Light signs of wear and handling are visible on the slide and frame, with a few minor surface scratches that do not affect function or appearance when viewed at arm’s length.
Bore Condition: Good – Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling – Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
What’s Included
- Raven Arms Model P-25 pistol
- One 6-round factory Raven Arms steel magazine
Manufactured in the United States between 1970 and the mid-1980s, the P-25 was Raven Arms’ first mass-produced semi-auto and set the template for later micro pistols from the same design family. Serial number 569 612 places this pistol comfortably within the early production range of approximately two million units.
The frame and slide are cast from Zamak zinc alloy and finished in a bright polished nickel/blue tone, while the barrel and breech insert are steel for durability. Smooth hardwood grips offer a traditional contrast to the metalwork and provide a secure, low-profile hold.
Internally, the pistol uses a straight blowback, striker-fired, single-action system. The firing pin also serves as the ejector, reducing parts count and simplifying maintenance—an approach typical of Raven’s minimalist engineering.
A frame-mounted sliding-bar safety allows quick visual confirmation of status, and integral fixed sights—half-moon front ramp with a shallow rear notch—offer snag-free aiming. Compact dimensions and the 2.36" barrel make the P-25 easy to carry discreetly while still offering the full 6 + 1 round capacity of .25 ACP.