Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: 625-3, The Model of 1989 .45 Stainless, No. 100923
Serial Number: BEN7660
Year of Manufacture: 1989 / Modern
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: 6-Shot, Single And Double Action Revolver with Swing-Out Fluted Cylinder
Barrel Length: 3"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated, ramped blade with red insert, pinned to a rise in the serrated barrel rib. The rear sight is a white outlined square-notch leaf adjustable for windage and elevation, screwed to the topstrap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece smooth Goncalo Alves wood combat grips with finger grooves, medallions, and a speedloader cut. There is little to no handling wear. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Stainless Steel
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 99% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows little to no operational wear. There is a very thin and faint turn line. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder lockup has very little play on each of the six chambers. The double action trigger is smooth and the single-action is crisp. This revolver can be fired without moon clips but the extractor will not function without moon clips. 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 with a serial matching box, cleaning tools, moisture absorbent paper, flat head screwdriver, and a manual.
Our Assessment: The S&W Model 625 is a gun with an interesting, if confusing, history. There was never a 625 no dash, nor have any 625-1s been seen with the first revolvers being model 625-2. These early production guns have been seen marked both "Model of 1988" and "Model of 1989". Just a year into production, the cylinder stop notches were enlarged on the 625-3. This example is a 625-3 chambered for .45 ACP, able to be used with or without moon clips (though extraction will be easier with the clips). Able to share ammunition with semi-automatics chambered for the same cartridge, this is a great revolver to add to a collection which is already shooting this classic pistol caliber. This example is a 3" version which would make for a fine carry revolver, though with its original box you may wish to stash it away. The gun is in about Excellent condition with about 99% of its stainless finish, a great bore and strong mechanics.
