Smith &Wesson ~ Model 25-3 125th Anniversary ~ .45 Colt

Smith & Wesson Model 25-3 125th Anniversary .45 Colt Revolver. The left side of the barrel is marked in gold, ".45 CALIBER". The yoke cut is marked "S&W 3330 / MOD. 25-3". The right side of the barrel is marked in gold, "SMITH & WESSON / 125TH ANNIVERSARY". The right side of the frame is marked with the four line Marcas Registradas address. The right sideplate is marked "SMITH & WESSON / 1852-1977 / 125 YEARS" with the S&W trademark in the middle surrounded by olive branches. This 125th year Anniversary revolver is a beautiful N frame chambered in .45 Colt. It is rare to find any Smith & Wesson revolver up to this time period (1970s) in the .45 Colt caliber. This was because of a "gentleman's agreement" that Colt would produce few guns in .44 S&W Special if Smith & Wesson would produce few in .45 Colt. Since it was a rare caliber, Smith & Wesson chose it for their 125th year Anniversary Revolver. It would be a fine addition for a collector. It can only increase in value since its production in 1977. This example shows light handling and comes with a display box.