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The Specifications of a Raven Arms Model MP-25

The Raven Arms Model MP-25 is a small semiautomatic handgun designed by gun-maker George Jennings. Jennings̵7; goal was to produce an inexpensive pistol to fulfill the market demand for small concealable handguns (resulting from the 1968 gun control bill which prohibited the importation of these kinds of guns). Raven Arms was plagued by the reputation of producing unreliable and low quality handguns.

Production History
- The forerunner of the MP-25 (the model P-25) was designed in the late '60s and began production in 1970. In 1984 it was replaced with the MP-25. The Raven Arms closed in 1991; by that time approximately 2 million MP-25 pistols had been produced.
Pistol Description
- The MP-25 is a gas-operated semi-automatic pistol chambered in .25 ACP. The pistol uses a detachable magazine with a six-round capacity. The handgun comes with wooden grips, and it can be easily concealed.
The MP-25 Safety
- The difference between the P-25 (this pistol's predecessor) and the MP-25 is that the MP-25 features a rotating safety switch that (when on) locks the slide in a closed position.
Serial Numbers
- The MP-25 pistol has a serial number stamped along the back of the grip. The serial numbers of the P-25 continued on as the MP-25 was introduced. The early MP-25 pistols featured six-digit serial numbers but quickly moved on to seven-digit serial numbers.
Parts Availability
- Raven Arms went out of business in 1991, therefore original parts are scarce. However, aftermarket parts are being produced and available.

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