Make: Smith & Wesson

Model: 25-2, The 1955 .45 Target Heavy Barrel

Serial Number: N672607

Year of Manufacture: 1979-1980

Caliber: .45 ACP

Action Type: 6-Shot, Double Action / Single Action, Swing-Out, Fluted Cylinder Revolver

Barrel Length: 6 1/2"

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Patridge blade pinned to a serrated ramped base on the serrated barrel rib. The rear sight is a square notch micrometer sight.

Stock Configuration & Condition: None.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore but there is a little stubborn fouling. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 9+/10.

Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 98% of its metal finish. There is thinning on the left edge of the rib at the muzzle-end. The action shows faint operational wear. Otherwise, there are only light handling marks. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in about Excellent condition as missing its grips.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. Moon clips are required to eject .45 ACP, but are not required to eject .45 Auto Rim. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This revolver comes in a blue flock-lined wood presentation case with cleaning rod, mop, brush, grooved handle screwdriver and a total of two half-moon clips.

Our Assessment: This is Smith & Wesson’s 1955 .45 Target Model, a heavy barreled target revolver chambered in .45 ACP with a 6 1/2" barrel, adjustable sights, target trigger and target hammer. The model would later go on to become the model 25. The 1955 .45 Target Model, and its later numbered version, are built on the N-Frame and were in production from 1955 to 1991 and have made later appearances in the "Heritage" and "Classics" series from Smith & Wesson. The .45 ACP is a caliber every good American needs to have one of, plus a wide variety of ammunition is available at reasonable prices. This example is in about Excellent condition as missing its grips, with about 98% of its original finish, a good bore and strong mechanics. While large for concealed carry, this revolver would be great for target shooting as the name implies, as a hunting sidearm, or even home defense. Once you source a set of grips, it would also be a great addition to a Smith & Wesson collection. Please see our pictures and good luck!