Smith & Wesson Model 25-5 .45 Colt N-Frame Revolver, 8 3/8 in. Barrel, Polished Blue, Adjustable Sights (1979–1980)
This Smith & Wesson Model 25-5 is a polished blue, N-frame .45 Colt revolver from the 1979–1980 era, featuring the long 8 3/8 in. barrel and adjustable sights. It is well-appointed with target-style controls and checkered wood target stocks with S&W medallions, and it presents in excellent condition with a clean, mirror-bright bore.
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.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This example shows minimal evidence of prior handling or firing, and the bore exhibits a bright, reflective finish.
What’s Included
- Original box
Built on the robust N-frame with a square-butt grip, this Model 25-5 is chambered in .45 Colt and fitted with an 8 3/8 in. barrel. The barrel features a ribbed top with longitudinal serrations and an ejector-rod shroud for a clean, purposeful profile.
The sighting system pairs an adjustable S&W micrometer rear sight with a ramped front blade that includes an orange insert. This setup provides clear sight definition and straightforward adjustments for elevation and windage.
Construction is carbon steel with a polished blue finish on the frame and cylinder. Target-oriented controls include a trigger and a wide, checkered hammer spur, complementing the revolver’s DA/SA action.
Stocks are checkered wood target grips with inset S&W medallions, fitted to the square-butt frame for a secure, hand-filling hold. The revolver uses a swing-out, six-shot cylinder in .45 Colt.
Factory markings include "SMITH & WESSON" on the left side of the barrel and "45 COLT CTG." on the right. The frame is marked "MADE IN U.S.A. ... SPRINGFIELD, MASS." with the S&W crest on the sideplate, and the yoke cut is stamped "MOD 25-5." An N-prefix serial range aligns with the documented 1979–1980 production period, and manufacture is in the United States.