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

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.

I had one in a blue/black finish it was made in 1989, with a Non fluted cyc!

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....

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.

For a walking-in-the-woods gun they cannot be beat!


RS

Same here on both counts, and now wish I had it back

That's a S&W Model of 1989. GREAT pistol!

I got this stainless one well south of $800.

Bb

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.

Couple years ago I was looking for a 45c in a S&W. On Gunbroker, they were pretty common, the Mountain Gun in 45C.

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.

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!

Perfect.

Great score! Pics?

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/575809027

The Mountain Guns are one of the nicest balanced guns Smith ever brought out...

Bob

Amen. From Manhattan to the Salmon River, you are well armed with that.

Ruger Redhawk in 45acp/45colt works for me and can be had for around $800

Here's one sold recently on GB


http://www.gunbroker.com/item/572587590



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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



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Damn, dude.

I sure enjoy my 625-6, anybody know what changed in the -7?