Made from 1949-54.
Winchester model 25 solid frame shotgun
The Winchester model 25 shotgun was a non takedown version of the famous model 12 pump action shotgun.This shotgun began production in 1949 and was discontinued in the year 1954.There was a total production of 88,000 made during this time span.
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The Winchester model 25 slide action shotgun was made from 1949-1954 in 12 gauge only.this non takedown version of the model 12 shotgun was available with either a 26in. or 28in. barrel.Total production was 87,937.That being said,I cannot identify the exact year of manufacture without you providing a serial number to your model 25 shotgun.I hope you find this info helpful.
@ 25 years
1950
Impossible to answer without the serial number.
$400.00 to $600.00 depending on condition. Could bring $800.00 if its a great match gun.
Try gun shops, gun shows, want ads, on line auctions.
Proofhouse.com has sn data.