Smith & Wesson Model 25

Next we have the Smith & Wesson Model 25-2 made in 1977 chambered in .45 Colt. Normal chambering for the Model 25 is .45 ACP, not many of these were made in .45 Colt so this one is an interesting example. The cylinder size is also the "smaller" size which was normally the .45 ACP size so tracing its DNA is a little easier with this clue as the 125 Anniversary Model 25-3's which hit the scene in 1977 were made using this chambering and cylinder size. The later 25-5 models in .45 Colt used the larger cylinder size making them a totally different animal. Weird.
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[@randyguapo7793]

Absolutely That Happened To Me , Model 25 However My 25 Is In Colt 45 Caliber It's A Hell Of A SHOOTING !!! I LOVE IT !!!

[@RevolverTv]

All you need now is the model 57 to complete your family. Great collection there!

[@MilsurpGarage]

Thanks! Just not a big fan of the 41 Magnum.....but if one fell in my lap........

[@RevolverTv]

@@MilsurpGarage yeah if you found one for like a super low price I would get it definitely so you could have the entire lineup of the 1960s-1970s smith and wesson N frame revolvers. We'll now that I think about it there was one in 22 jet lol the model 53.

[@MilsurpGarage]

@@RevolverTvThe model 53 was built on the K frame…..but same thing….if I saw a steal I would get it.

[@guaporeturns9472]

Love the N frames.

[@drichi07]

At 12:54 you can also read the 3rd item from the top left "It was reported and verified that a production run was made with both cylinders for the .45 Colt and the .45 ACP having the same length.... ...For some reason these are rarely found."

[@MilsurpGarage]

There’s the letter......then the “deep dive”.......by the time I have a few tidbits of information I could have bought a couple of old Mossberg .22’s....or another wacky off the beaten path shotgun or two with that money. I think they should honor their heritage and respect collectors enough to furnish that info for free. Charging for the “letter” makes sense but for just the info? Maybe one day.......

[@44smithnut]

Very nice revolver. One thing that you should keep in mind is many of us that shot the S&W 25-2s would have the 45 ACP cylinder bored out for the 45 Colt and the cylinder turned down to accept and fire the 45 Cokt cartridge. I never did that to any of my 25-2s but did order a 45 Colt cylinder from S&W for my 25-2. The reason I did the conversion o from 45ACP was because the 25-2s where notorious for oversized cylinder bores for the 45 ACP. I've owned several 25-2s that had cylinder bore diameters of .459. As a handloader as you may know 45ACP is most commonly found in .451 or .452 diameter unless you cast and size your own bullets, which I did not do at that time in my life. I still own two of these, both chambered in 45ACP and both have consistent bore diameters of .452. Many times I would run .454 cast bullets for much better accuracy. These are absolutely beautiful and In Mt opinion "unique" revolvers from a by-gone era. One quick way to tell if your cylinder has been bored and turned down to accept the 45 Colt is the bluing on the back face of the cylinder will not match or more commonly not blued at all. The other option is to request a letter from S&W, Roy Jinks will have the answers. Glad to see you shooting that marvelous revolver, enjoy.

[@MilsurpGarage]

Thanks for tuning in! I do not think the cylinder itself was modified....it might have been swapped out, but it isn’t bored out or anything. The letter....then the deep dive....too expensive I’m thinking.....would rather buy some guns with that money!

[@WalnutandSteel]

The great grand son of my S&W 1917

[@MilsurpGarage]

How dare you! The great grandfather in my collection has been faithful......it’s the great grandson of MY S&W 1917. Stay tuned! By the way....been loving your content.

[@WalnutandSteel]

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[@1957Shep]

Nice find. I have a 25-3 in 45 Colt. The 25-3 also has the short cylinder. As a general rule on the model 25 dash numbers, -2, -3, -4 and so on, the even numbered ones are 45acp and the odd numbered ones are 45 Colt. But as you found out, there are exceptions to that. I made a nice little score a couple of weeks ago. A Colt Model 1917 in 45acp. Finish is badly worn and probably refinished by the army at least once, But the action locks up tight as a drum. Probably carried a lot in bad weather and conditions, but shot very little. And the 2nd item was a Swiss K31 straight pull rifle in 7.5x55 from 1942 in really nice condition with a couple of 60 round packs of Swiss military ammo still sealed. The Swiss always prided themselves on quality and you can see it in the gun. The Swiss Watch of rifles. Took it to the range but only got a few rounds thru it before I got rained out.

[@MilsurpGarage]

All I will say on the 1917 is....stay tuned! The Swiss surplus ammo is GP11 and its like match ammo quality non corrosive cupronickel stuff. I have an old video posted on my K31, check it out.....I really need to start doing updated videos on the vintage stuff! If you haven’t already, read up a bit on the dangers of the K31....there are certain ones with bolt lug issues that can be a little dangerous. I do a thorough bolt inspection after every shooting session with mine using magnifying scopes checking the bolt lugs. This design is cool and works really good but bolt lug failure with this design is very dangerous.

[@kevanhubbard9673]

If you put all of those moon clips in a row they might actually stretch to the Moon!

[@MilsurpGarage]

Really, what was that guy preparing for?

[@chrischiampo7647]

Really Nice Score and Find That’s a Beauty of a Revolver 😮😀😀😮 The Color Case Hardened Hammer & Trigger 😀

[@MilsurpGarage]

Those full size N frames are art....

[@michaelodonnell1861]

Interesting video Scott! Just had my knee replacement surgery Thursday. So I have a lot more free time to check out your videos. Keep up the good work Buddy!

[@MilsurpGarage]

Here’s to a speedy recovery. I have heard that binge watching my videos DOES speed the healing process.

[@MilsurpGarage]

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[@yukon4545]

Note the paragraph left of the nickel plated revolver.

[@MilsurpGarage]

Yeah, why would it be a dangerous interchange? .45 ACP wouldn’t headspace in a 45 Colt chamber and 45 Colt would stop short in the ACP chamber. What’s dangerous?

[@stanandrews1741]

Very nice Revolver!! I have an all that spare TK stuff as I have a Ruger GP100 match champion chambered in 10mm I can also shoot 40s&w out of it.

[@MilsurpGarage]

Not a good idea. The 10mm head spaces the case mouth on the ledge in the chamber....the moon clips are only there to aid extraction. Since the GP100 is only chambered for 10mm length, the shorter 40 cal is relying on the moon clip to support the round in the chamber as well as aid extraction and supporting the round is a job they weren’t intended to do and they don’t always function with 40 cal.....light strikes can enter the equation. If you don’t have issues, that’s fine....but I’ve heard of this and didn’t want readers to think this was endorsed by Ruger. It isn’t. Ruger says 10mm....that’s it. I imagine the 40 cal projectile getting “shaved” on the cylinder ledge for the 10mm case mouth as well, don’t you? Can’t be good.

[@stanandrews1741]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGGYq6Swj82aqsUsi=2TGzxRUkkq8aHI2N It’s all about head space 😊the proper moon clip maintains proper head space allowing you to fire the 40’s in the 10mm. But I don’t recommend anyone do it how’s that 😊 love your channel

[@thomasholohan4090]

I recall reading that the 45 Colt could be loaded to be approximately as powerful as the 44 magnum?

[@MilsurpGarage]

Yup, approximately is a good way to describe it. Thanks for tuning in!

[@dougmac9955]

If I were you I would ask my dealer to contact the seller and have them ask the seller if they have another model 25-? Chambered in 45acp, and if so are they interested in selling it. The seller had all those 45acp clips for something.

[@MilsurpGarage]

I don’t think this seller can ever be contacted again.....if you know what I mean. Roy Jinks is still kicking though and would certainly have some answers. I really should do the letter......

[@bigtrev761]

🇦🇺😎👍Nice

[@MilsurpGarage]

Thanks 👍

[@scottwilson1258]

Very Nice, I think that 25-2 is an Economical Genius move ,to be able to shoot 45acp and 45colt just a Great idea and with moon clips and the extra equipment....Iam Jelous ! p.2 - OMG, I would have made the same mistake. I was under the impression you could've used Both!?Do you think that the 45 Auto Rim would work? guys used those so they didnt have to use Moonclips.

[@MilsurpGarage]

Well, just 45 Colt. You would have to swap cylinders for 45 ACP.....not to easy though....they would need to be professionally fitted.

[@scottwilson1258]

I wonder if the 45 Auto Rim would work, guys used those so they didnt have to use the Moon Clips? @@MilsurpGarage

[@Bob-bb3ur]

I couldn't see what caliber does it say on the barrel?

[@MilsurpGarage]

It has a very ambiguous “.45 cal Model 1955” on it regardless of 45 ACP or 45 Colt chambering.

[@Bob-bb3ur]

@MilsurpGarage I have a 625 - 4 . 5 inch barrel. On the barrel it says copy of 1989 . It was great for bowling pin shooting many years ago.

[@sonnyforsberg9778]

Your gun isnt cut for moonclips. Thats why you cant close the cylinder

[@MilsurpGarage]

thanks…….