|
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 10,022 Likes: 3
Campfire Outfitter
|
OP
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 10,022 Likes: 3 |
I found a nice S&W 625-7 mountain gun in 45 long colt. I already have one in 44 mag that I've had for about 15 years and carried a lot before buying a 329pd. I couldn't help but buy the 45 colt version. When were they made and how common are they in 45 colt? I used to see one from time to time but this is the first one I've seen in a few years. It seemed like a good deal at the price.
Bb
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 54,284
Campfire Kahuna
|
Campfire Kahuna
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 54,284 |
I don't know the exact answers to your questions but when I'm at gunshows I Mountain Guns are things I always look at. I see a lot of 45 ACP's and not many 45 Colts. Probably this is due to people not re-selling the 45 Colts.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 17,726
Campfire Ranger
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 17,726 |
I had one in a blue/black finish it was made in 1989, with a Non fluted cyc!
Deer Camp! about as good as it gets!
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 4,216
Campfire Tracker
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 4,216 |
I had one but traded it a few years ago for a spotting scope. I also had the 44mag version, which I sold. I am a dumbass....
Regards,
Tom
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 927
Campfire Regular
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 927 |
The best deal I found about 5 years ago was $700 (stainlesss steel). That was right here on the 24 and I picked it up right quick They were more like $800+ on GB and elsewhere back then. More and more, they are harder to find these days. There are none listed at all on GB right now.
Last edited by alukban; 10/12/16.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 3,874
Campfire Tracker
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 3,874 |
For a walking-in-the-woods gun they cannot be beat!
RS
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 4,397 Likes: 1
Campfire Tracker
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 4,397 Likes: 1 |
I had one but traded it... I am a dumbass.... Same here on both counts, and now wish I had it back
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 23,453
Campfire Ranger
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 23,453 |
I had one in a blue/black finish it was made in 1989, with a Non fluted cyc! That's a S&W Model of 1989. GREAT pistol!
America needs to understand that our troops are not 'disposable'. Each represents a family; Fathers, Mothers, Sons, Daughters, Cousins, Uncles, Aunts... Our Citizens are our most valuable treasure; we waste far too many.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 10,022 Likes: 3
Campfire Outfitter
|
OP
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 10,022 Likes: 3 |
I got this stainless one well south of $800.
Bb
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,532
Campfire Regular
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,532 |
45 Colts are definitely not common in my area. I love my 657MG and I would have jumped at this one as well. Nice find.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 11,777
Campfire Outfitter
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 11,777 |
Couple years ago I was looking for a 45c in a S&W. On Gunbroker, they were pretty common, the Mountain Gun in 45C.
NRA Patron
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 44,435 Likes: 9
Campfire 'Bwana
|
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 44,435 Likes: 9 |
Nice find, Burleyboy. And beautiful gun, alukban. I have a 625-2 Model of 1988 I bought from a friend in a temporary cash crunch that is tight as a duck's ass with a good trigger and in very good shape. Only downside to me is that it's chambered .45 ACP and not .45 Colt, which I would prefer. As our situation is now, I guess that's not all bad. Thought about selling it. But, I may and should probably just keep it.
Slaves get what they need. Free men get what they want. Rehabilitation is way overrated. Orwell wasn't wrong. GOA member disappointed NRA member 24HCF SEARCH
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 8,314 Likes: 2
Campfire Outfitter
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 8,314 Likes: 2 |
You will love it! I am blessed to own one of those myself......and the model S&W 25-7 of 1989 in .45 Colt! The 625 Mountain Gun .45 Colt Does all I need in a woods/hunting gun!
~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 44,435 Likes: 9
Campfire 'Bwana
|
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 44,435 Likes: 9 |
Slaves get what they need. Free men get what they want. Rehabilitation is way overrated. Orwell wasn't wrong. GOA member disappointed NRA member 24HCF SEARCH
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 32,130 Likes: 1
Campfire 'Bwana
|
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 32,130 Likes: 1 |
If you put Taco Bell sauce in your ramen noodles it tastes just like poverty
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 7,920
Campfire Outfitter
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 7,920 |
The .45 Colt version of the 625-7 MG will bring in the $900-1100 range depending on condition and if it has a box. I had one of the 5" PC Models in .45 ACP and it was one of the best shooting Smiths I have ever owned. Funny but in checking the completed auctions on GunBroker, the HOT 625-7 is the 3"...they are bringing $1400-2000... http://www.gunbroker.com/item/575809027The Mountain Guns are one of the nicest balanced guns Smith ever brought out... Bob
Last edited by RJM; 10/13/16.
If you can not deal with reality, reality will deal with you....
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 3,527
Campfire Tracker
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 3,527 |
You will love it! I am blessed to own one of those myself......and the model S&W 25-7 of 1989 in .45 Colt! The 625 Mountain Gun .45 Colt Does all I need in a woods/hunting gun! Amen. From Manhattan to the Salmon River, you are well armed with that.
Direct Impingement is the Fart Joke of military rifle operating systems. ⓒ
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 2,913
Campfire Regular
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 2,913 |
The .45 Colt version of the 625-7 MG will bring in the $900-1100 range depending on condition and if it has a box. I had one of the 5" PC Models in .45 ACP and it was one of the best shooting Smiths I have ever owned. Funny but in checking the completed auctions on GunBroker, the HOT 625-7 is the 3"...they are bringing $1400-2000... http://www.gunbroker.com/item/575809027The Mountain Guns are one of the nicest balanced guns Smith ever brought out... Bob Ruger Redhawk in 45acp/45colt works for me and can be had for around $800
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 1,055
Campfire Regular
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 1,055 |
We deal in lead, friend.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 1,055
Campfire Regular
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 1,055 |
45 Colts are definitely not common in my area. I love my 657MG and I would have jumped at this one as well. Nice find. Bought my 657mg new for around $500 sold it for "who know's why" about 5 years ago for north of $700 & sure wish I had it back. It was perfect, tight, accurate and I'd installed the s&w gold bead front sight on it & a pair of beautiful factory finger groove combat grips too.........big sigh 41
We deal in lead, friend.
|
|
|
|
569 members (17CalFan, 10gaugemag, 06hunter59, 10gaugeman, 10Glocks, 58 invisible),
2,419
guests, and
1,219
robots. |
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
Forums81
Topics1,192,397
Posts18,488,893
Members73,970
|
Most Online11,491 Jul 7th, 2023
|
|
|
|