DocRock
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Several weeks ago while perusing GB, I came across a revolver that was, to me, quite odd: a Model 28-2 in 45 acp. It was discussed in this thread:
https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/wth-is-this-s-w-28-2-45-acp.888190/
And I learned that the N frame but relatively more plentiful and less expensive 28-2 had in decades past frequently formed the basis for conversions to 45 ACP or 45 Colt.
I have never really been an S&W fan or even known that much about them. I have always been a single action aficionado. But, the discussions around the 28-2 in 45acp got me interested. I looked around for one of the Model of 1955 and bid on several at the Rock Island Auctions and on GB but was unwilling to spend north of $1200, which seemed the minimum even for some rather weary examples.
Well, in my investigations, I came across a 25-15 in 45 Colt. While I would have preferred a 4” in 45acp, I am also a big 45 Colt fan with several single actions and lever guns thus chambered. So, I threw in a low bid on the off chance and won!
review of the 25-15:
https://www.gunblast.com/SW-25Classic.htm
$850 is a pretty good result in today’s market for a NIB 25-15, in my opinion.
Very very pleased with the fit to hand. Seems fantastic. I have no way to measure pull weight but single action is excellent and double action is extremely smooth and no heavier than I had expected. Haven’t shot it yet. I have added some pics in comparison to my RBH in 45 Colt. Haven’t done any measuring, but visually the S&W cyl doesn’t seem thinner/smaller to me.
De rigeur, pics:
https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/wth-is-this-s-w-28-2-45-acp.888190/
And I learned that the N frame but relatively more plentiful and less expensive 28-2 had in decades past frequently formed the basis for conversions to 45 ACP or 45 Colt.
I have never really been an S&W fan or even known that much about them. I have always been a single action aficionado. But, the discussions around the 28-2 in 45acp got me interested. I looked around for one of the Model of 1955 and bid on several at the Rock Island Auctions and on GB but was unwilling to spend north of $1200, which seemed the minimum even for some rather weary examples.
Well, in my investigations, I came across a 25-15 in 45 Colt. While I would have preferred a 4” in 45acp, I am also a big 45 Colt fan with several single actions and lever guns thus chambered. So, I threw in a low bid on the off chance and won!
review of the 25-15:
https://www.gunblast.com/SW-25Classic.htm
$850 is a pretty good result in today’s market for a NIB 25-15, in my opinion.
Very very pleased with the fit to hand. Seems fantastic. I have no way to measure pull weight but single action is excellent and double action is extremely smooth and no heavier than I had expected. Haven’t shot it yet. I have added some pics in comparison to my RBH in 45 Colt. Haven’t done any measuring, but visually the S&W cyl doesn’t seem thinner/smaller to me.
De rigeur, pics: