Smith & Wesson Model 25-5 .45 Colt N-Frame Revolver, 4 Inch, High-Polish Blue, 1980 Pinned Barrel
This 1980 Smith & Wesson Model 25-5 is an N-frame .45 Colt target-line revolver with a 4-inch pinned barrel and high-polish blue finish. It features adjustable target sights with an orange-insert Baughman ramp front, a fluted six-shot cylinder, and classic S&W target controls. This example comes with a wooden presentation case, cleaning tools, and manuals.
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.
Specific Condition Notes: There are some scratches and markings on the finish from previous handling, along with light signs of use. The bore is bright and clean. Please refer to the photos for a closer look.
What’s Included
- Wooden presentation case with blue velvet-lined interior
- Aluminum cleaning rod with loop handle
- Bore brush
- Bore mop
- Knurled-handle screwdriver/sight tool
- Smith & Wesson Model 25-5 .45 Colt Target Revolver manual and safety/instructional materials
The Model 25-5 pairs S&W's robust N-frame with the .45 Colt cartridge, delivering a classic target revolver configuration. This 4-inch barrel example is the pinned-barrel variant associated with early 1980 production, and it uses a fluted six-shot cylinder with DA/SA operation for versatile control.
Sights and controls are set up for precision work: an adjustable rear sight teams with a pinned Baughman ramp front sight fitted with an orange insert for quick visual alignment. The barrel rib is serrated to cut glare. The control set includes a wide, smooth trigger and a wide, checkered-spur hammer, both case-colored.
Construction is all carbon steel with a high-polish blue finish across the frame, cylinder, and barrel. Factory checkered target-style wooden stocks with S&W medallions complete the classic presentation and provide a secure, hand-filling grip.
Taken together—N-frame strength, .45 Colt chambering, pinned 4-inch barrel, and target sighting gear—this 25-5 represents a desirable configuration from its era. The included presentation case and accessories add a well-rounded package for the buyer or collector.