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Bauer 25

Posted: 11 Mar 2016 04:03
by LowKey
A friend asked me to test a new gun show purchase.

It's a NIB vintage Bauer 25.

According to Wikipedia, "the Bauer Automatic is an American-made copy of the Baby Browning.
Made of stainless steel, they are chambered in .25 ACP with a six-round magazine capacity.
The Bauer was manufactured in Fraser, Michigan from 1972–1984."

Since it does not appear to have been fired, I suggested that she keep it as NIB
to maintain it's resale value.

And it's TINY!
Bauer 25 acp.JPG

Re: Bauer 25

Posted: 11 Mar 2016 04:27
by Archer
TOO small for my size XL hands even when they were only L.
Mother of pearl grips? sort of asking to slip and slide and exit stage recoil!

Re: Bauer 25

Posted: 11 Mar 2016 06:44
by GasGuzzler
Cute. I'd shoot the crap out of it.

Re: Bauer 25

Posted: 11 Mar 2016 07:27
by Jaybm
I'm thinking safe queen, original box and paperwork add to it's value.

Just my $0.02

I happen to own an unfired .25 ( for years ) and never had an urge to
try it. Most likely couldn't hit the side of the barn. Good paperweight.

Jim

Re: Bauer 25

Posted: 11 Mar 2016 07:41
by Ranch Dog
In that I enjoy casting, reloading, and shooting the 25 Auto.... I'd shoot the heck out of it!

Re: Bauer 25

Posted: 11 Mar 2016 16:05
by LowKey
Jaybm wrote: I happen to own an unfired .25 ( for years ) and never had an urge to
try it.
Beretta?

Re: Bauer 25

Posted: 11 Mar 2016 16:15
by LowKey
Shooting the Bauer is very tempting.

It is so small that avoiding slide bite would be a real challenge.

It could work well for someone with very small hands.
Bauer Good Fit Hand Size.JPG
Bauer slide rear view.JPG
Bauer slide normal grip.JPG
Bauer online pic, in someone else's hand.jpg

Re: Bauer 25

Posted: 11 Mar 2016 16:47
by akuser47
looks similar to the raven p25 I used to have except yours looks well made.
parts seem to still be in stock as well
bauer parts

Re: Bauer 25

Posted: 11 Mar 2016 17:35
by Ranch Dog
A very nice looking pistol. My dad has carried a Raven P25 for many, many years.

Re: Bauer 25

Posted: 11 Mar 2016 18:44
by GasGuzzler
A buddy carried a chrome Raven (or similar) from the late '60's for years. Got a CZ .32 to replace it and sold it for a fortune (relative to its value) for $250.