A 1988 Smith & Wesson 625 Prototype I.P.S.C. in stainless steel, chambered in .45 caliber and derived from the Model 25. It features a round butt, target sights, a 5-inch full lug barrel, distinctive prototype markings, and includes its original factory box and paperwork.
Produced in 1988, this Smith & Wesson 625 Prototype I.P.S.C. reflects the company’s early exploration of a stainless steel .45 caliber platform derived from the Model 25. Built with a round butt configuration, target sights, and a 5-inch full lug barrel, it captures a transitional period in late-1980s revolver development shaped by evolving competitive shooting demands.
According to the factory-marked documentation referenced with the revolver, this example was sent to Smith & Wesson’s marketing department as a prototype for a foreign contract. The revolver features several distinctive details, including “.45 Cal Model of 1988” hand-engraved on the right side of the barrel, the “Smith & Wesson” marking on the left side, and an I.P.S.C. shield laser-etched on the frame.
Finished in satin stainless steel, it has the clean lines associated with the 625 series and is fitted with black rubber target grips. The cylinder is cut for six rounds, and the overall configuration reflects the model’s competition-influenced design direction. This example is accompanied by its original factory box and paperwork.
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