Smith & Wesson Model 25-3 125th Anniversary Commemorative .45 Colt, 6.5 Inch N-Frame DA/SA Revolver, Polished Blue
This 1977 Smith & Wesson Model 25-3 is the 125th Anniversary Commemorative edition, produced for one year to mark 1852–1977. It features factory gold-inlaid legends and crest, a polished blue finish, and comes with the original presentation case and commemorative items. Recognized by ATF as a Curio & Relic, this limited run of approximately 10,000 revolvers stands out as a 125th anniversary edition collectable with a special S&W commemorative serial-number format.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling: Excellent - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Surfaces display minimal evidence of previous handling. Please review the photos for a clear view of the exterior and included accessories.
What's Included
- Factory wood presentation/display case with blue velvet interior and brass lid plaque marked "Smith & Wesson 125th Anniversary Commemorative 1852–1977"
- "125 Years with Smith & Wesson" hardbound book
- Smith & Wesson cloth patch
- 125th Anniversary commemorative medallion/coin (silver-tone)
- Presentation case key
Built on the N-frame and chambered in .45 Colt, the Model 25-3 carries a 6.5 inch heavy ribbed barrel with a shrouded ejector rod and serrated top rib. The DA/SA action, six-shot cylinder, and target-tuned controls reflect S&W’s premium big-bore configuration of the era.
Factory embellishments define this commemorative: gold-inlaid barrel legends reading "SMITH & WESSON 125TH ANNIVERSARY" and ".45 CALIBER," plus a gold-inlaid sideplate crest marked "125 YEARS" with the dates 1852–1977. The revolver is marked "MOD. 25-3" in the yoke cut and uses a special S&W commemorative serial-number format specific to this series.
The finish is polished blue over a carbon steel frame with smooth target-style wood stocks featuring S&W medallions on a square-butt frame. A wide, target-style trigger and target hammer are color casehardened, complementing the commemorative presentation.
Sights include a ramped front sight with a red insert and an adjustable rear sight, providing a clean, target-focused sight picture. ATF recognizes this commemorative as a Curio & Relic, adding formal collector status to its one-year production and approximately 10,000-unit run.