Smith & Wesson Model of 1955

[Bob Riebe]

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Smith & Wesson Model 1955 Target

SMITH & WESSON MODEL 25-11 CASE COLORED

 

Smith and Wesson changed over to a model number system in 1957, the revolver started as the 1955 .45 Target Model, chambered for 45 ACP/.45 Auto Rim in 1955.

In 1957, it became the Model 25, chambered for 45 ACP/.45 Auto Rim.

25-1 (1960) Change extractor rod from right to left handed thread.

25-2 (1961) Eliminate trigger guard screw (making it a four screw)

1968 Delete Diamond Grip.

1969 Begin 'N' serial prefix.

1979 6" replaces 6 1/2" as a standard catalog length.

25-3 (1977) 45 ACP 3" round butt version manufactured for Lew Horton; c. 100 manufactured.

25-3 (1977) 45 Colt Anniversary Edition.

25-4 (1977) 45 Colt Delux Anniversary Edition.

25-5 (1978) 45 Colt caliber standard production, long cylinder now available with 4", 6", or 8 3/8" barrel.

1982 Delete Pinned Barrel.

25-6 (1988) New Yoke retention system/radius stud package/floating hand/unfluted cylinder/glass bead finish/.45 ACP.

25-7 (1988) New Yoke retention system/radius stud package/floating hand/unfluted cylinder/glass bead finish/.45 Colt.

25-8 (1990) Longer stop notch in cylinder, 45 ACP.

25-9 (1990) Longer stop notch in cylinder, 45 Colt.

1991 Model 25 discontinued in catalogs, special production only.

25-10 (1993) Drill and tap frame/new rear sight leaf/45 ACP.

1999 Model 25 discontinued in catalog.

25-11 (2001) Model 25 reintroduced: new frame design with floating firing pin/extended cylinder stop lug/MIM hammer and trigger/change internal lockwork/ 45 Colt. Shipped with fired case.

25-11 (2001) Color case frame, four screw sideplate, .45 Colt in Heritage series.

25-12 (2001) Blued and case color finish: fixed sights with lanyard ring, 5 1/2" barrel 45 ACP Heritage series

25-13 (2004) Blued finish, 4" barrel, internal lock system; stocking dealer special in 45 Colt.

[JeffG]

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