#65 • Raven Arms MP-25 Pistol

Part of March 2025 Firepower Auction (timed auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $110.00

Status: Sold

Category: Firearms

Manufacturer: Raven Arms Type: Pistol Model:  MP-25 Caliber: .25 auto Barrel Length: 2.5" Optics: N/A ATF Form 4473 Required: Yes  Log: 2491 S/N: 785601 Ref #: N/A Notes: The Raven Arms MP-25 is a compact, blowback-operated semi-automatic pistol chambered in .25 ACP, designed for personal defense and deep concealment. Manufactured in California beginning in the 1970s, the MP-25 became one of the most recognizable "Saturday Night Special" handguns due to its low cost, small size, and widespread availability. This example, serial number 785601, features a 2.5-inch barrel and a zinc-alloy frame and slide with a chrome-like finish, typical of Raven's cast-metal construction. The pistol utilizes a striker-fired action and feeds from a detachable 6-round single-stack magazine. It includes a manual safety and fixed iron sights, and its compact dimensions make it easily concealable. The .25 ACP cartridge is a low-recoil, close-range round that typically achieves muzzle velocities of 750 to 900 feet per second with standard factory loads. While modest in stopping power, it offers ease of control and reliability in a small-frame platform. This example is in fair condition and retains visible remnants of a previous amateur paint job, with traces of non-factory coloration on the frame and slide. Scattered surface wear is present, and the original finish shows signs of alteration. The action remains functional, and the safety and trigger mechanisms operate as intended. As a historically notable entry in the category of budget pocket pistols, the Raven Arms MP-25 offers collectors and shooters a piece of affordable firearm history, representing a period of American handgun manufacturing focused on accessibility and compact design. Please see the photographs for more details, or contact us at 907-570-7050 or email us at FFL@alaskapremierauctions.com / Admin@alaskapremierauctions.com to schedule an in-person preview of the firearm. ***All federal firearm background checks are conducted in-house, please allow pick-up times to reflect paperwork processing time (approx. 30-45 minutes).