L.W. Seecamp LWS-25 .25 ACP Stainless DAO Micro Pistol — Milford CT, 1980s, Sightless Topstrap
The L.W. Seecamp LWS-25 is the company’s first production pistol, built in Milford, Connecticut and introduced in 1981. Produced until roughly 1985 with an estimated run of about 5,000, it is a notable early stainless, double-action-only micro pistol. This example features a brushed stainless slide and frame, a sightless topstrap with top ejection, and a compact 7+1 capacity in .25 ACP.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in very good condition. There are some minor and superficial scratches and blemishes present. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Original box
- User manual
- One 7-round stainless steel single-stack magazine with one elongated witness slot and a flush steel floorplate
As Seecamp’s inaugural production model, the LWS-25 represents the start of the brand’s specialized approach to ultra-compact defensive pistols. Production began in 1981 in Milford, Connecticut and ended around 1985, with approximately 5,000 units made. This short production window and early design features make the LWS-25 a notable piece for enthusiasts of compact American stainless pistols from the era.
The pistol uses a simple blowback action with a double-action-only trigger and an internal, spurless hammer. There is no manual safety and no external slide stop, emphasizing a streamlined profile. Top-mounted ejection and a sightless topstrap (no front or rear sights) further the snag-free design. Rear vertical slide serrations provide essential purchase for manipulation.
Construction is all stainless steel with a brushed finish on both slide and frame, paired with black checkered glass-filled nylon grip panels. The package is purpose-built for maximum concealability: approximately 4.25 inches long, 3.25 inches high, and under 1 inch wide, with an approximate weight of 11.5 ounces.
Chambered in .25 ACP, the LWS-25 offers a 7+1 capacity from its single-stack magazine. The barrel measures 2.06 inches, and the pistol’s micro size and clean, sightless topstrap reflect the original Seecamp design intent for deep concealment and smooth carry.