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Raven Arms P25 / MP25 Pistol
Caliber .25 ACP 6 + 1 capacity
Ravens were manufactured from 1971 until a fire destroyed the factory in 1991.
The factory was rebuilt as Phoenix Arms in Ontario California; the first pistol produced was a version of the Raven. Once up and running, Phoenix began production of the HP-22 and HP-25 pistols and discontinued the Raven.
(THE FOLLOWING 3 PARAGRAPHS ARE QUOTED DIRECTLY FROM THE MANUAL)
FIRING THE PISTOL
After loading your Magazine, insert it into the bottom of the pistol handle and push it into the pistol as far as possible. Point your pistol in a safe direction and with your other hand firmly grasp the serrated portion of the Slide and pull it as far rearward as it will go. Release the Slide from it's rearmost position, allowing it to go forward of it's own accord. This procedure places the first cartridge into the chamber and the gun is ready for firing. Subsequent feeding and ejection operations are performed automatically until the pistol is empty. NOTE: Unless the pistol is already cocked, the safety must be in the "FIRE" (F) position before the pistol can be cocked or loaded from the magazine supply.
DISASSEMBLY
The pistol must be in unloaded, uncocked condition before take down can be performed. To remove the slide, use a blunt object (such as a lead pencil eraser) to push the Retainer, located in the back end of the Slide, forward until it stops (about 1/4"). While holding the Retainer depressed, gently lift the rearward portion of the Slide away from the Frame until it stops. Release the Retainer gently as it is spring loaded. Hold the rearward portion of the Slide up and push the Slide forward, off of the end of the gun. This procedure removes the entire Slide Assembly and is sufficient for normal cleaning and oiling. Clean the Barrel within a reasonable period of time after shooting. After the powder residue has been removed, give the Barrel bore a protective coat of oil.
ASSEMBLY
Make sure the Recoil Spring is in the Frame. Place the Slide Assembly over the Barrel and pull rearward until it can be dropped down onto the Frame. Depress the Retainer into the Slide far enough to allow it to drop into its slot. Release the Retainer after Slide is pushed down onto the Frame. You should not be able to lift the rear of the Slide away from the Frame if properly assembled. After the Assembly is completed, but before loading, manually operate the pistol to see that everything functions properly.
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Although there are small variations in the guns over the years, there are three MAJOR changes to the models.
First Version: P-25 "Big Button" safety made in Baldwin Park CA. All slides are marked "Baldwin Park" Most parts do not interchange with later versions.
Second Version: P-25 "Sliding Safety". Early production slides still were marked "Baldwin Park CA" but the majority are "Industry CA" Second Version slides all have large grip serrations on them. Most parts will interchange with later model Ravens.
Third Version: MP-25 "Sliding Safety". These are essentially the same as the Second Version but the more grip serrations placed closer together.
Fourth Version: MP-25 "Disc Safety". This is a push up disc style safety that engages a notch on the slide. This was a significant improvement as the older sliding safety on previous versions had a tendency to accidentally engage/disengage at inopportune times.
This was the final version made by Raven in Industry; the factory burned to the ground in 1991.
Fifth Version: The Phoenix Model Raven is a fourth version Raven with the addition of a magazine safety disconnect. The slide is stamped Phoenix Arms, Ontario CA.
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Parts diagram for a Raven MP-25.
Note the two safeties: Part # 108 is a disc safety and 108a is a sliding safety.
The magazine safety disconnect found in the Phoenix version is part number 129. Grips on the Phoenix Version have a small relief cut into them to accommodate the spring.
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Caliber .25 ACP 6 + 1 capacity
Ravens were manufactured from 1971 until a fire destroyed the factory in 1991.
The factory was rebuilt as Phoenix Arms in Ontario California; the first pistol produced was a version of the Raven. Once up and running, Phoenix began production of the HP-22 and HP-25 pistols and discontinued the Raven.
(THE FOLLOWING 3 PARAGRAPHS ARE QUOTED DIRECTLY FROM THE MANUAL)
FIRING THE PISTOL
After loading your Magazine, insert it into the bottom of the pistol handle and push it into the pistol as far as possible. Point your pistol in a safe direction and with your other hand firmly grasp the serrated portion of the Slide and pull it as far rearward as it will go. Release the Slide from it's rearmost position, allowing it to go forward of it's own accord. This procedure places the first cartridge into the chamber and the gun is ready for firing. Subsequent feeding and ejection operations are performed automatically until the pistol is empty. NOTE: Unless the pistol is already cocked, the safety must be in the "FIRE" (F) position before the pistol can be cocked or loaded from the magazine supply.
DISASSEMBLY
The pistol must be in unloaded, uncocked condition before take down can be performed. To remove the slide, use a blunt object (such as a lead pencil eraser) to push the Retainer, located in the back end of the Slide, forward until it stops (about 1/4"). While holding the Retainer depressed, gently lift the rearward portion of the Slide away from the Frame until it stops. Release the Retainer gently as it is spring loaded. Hold the rearward portion of the Slide up and push the Slide forward, off of the end of the gun. This procedure removes the entire Slide Assembly and is sufficient for normal cleaning and oiling. Clean the Barrel within a reasonable period of time after shooting. After the powder residue has been removed, give the Barrel bore a protective coat of oil.
ASSEMBLY
Make sure the Recoil Spring is in the Frame. Place the Slide Assembly over the Barrel and pull rearward until it can be dropped down onto the Frame. Depress the Retainer into the Slide far enough to allow it to drop into its slot. Release the Retainer after Slide is pushed down onto the Frame. You should not be able to lift the rear of the Slide away from the Frame if properly assembled. After the Assembly is completed, but before loading, manually operate the pistol to see that everything functions properly.
********************
Although there are small variations in the guns over the years, there are three MAJOR changes to the models.
First Version: P-25 "Big Button" safety made in Baldwin Park CA. All slides are marked "Baldwin Park" Most parts do not interchange with later versions.
Second Version: P-25 "Sliding Safety". Early production slides still were marked "Baldwin Park CA" but the majority are "Industry CA" Second Version slides all have large grip serrations on them. Most parts will interchange with later model Ravens.
Third Version: MP-25 "Sliding Safety". These are essentially the same as the Second Version but the more grip serrations placed closer together.
Fourth Version: MP-25 "Disc Safety". This is a push up disc style safety that engages a notch on the slide. This was a significant improvement as the older sliding safety on previous versions had a tendency to accidentally engage/disengage at inopportune times.
This was the final version made by Raven in Industry; the factory burned to the ground in 1991.
Fifth Version: The Phoenix Model Raven is a fourth version Raven with the addition of a magazine safety disconnect. The slide is stamped Phoenix Arms, Ontario CA.
Parts diagram for a Raven MP-25.
Note the two safeties: Part # 108 is a disc safety and 108a is a sliding safety.
The magazine safety disconnect found in the Phoenix version is part number 129. Grips on the Phoenix Version have a small relief cut into them to accommodate the spring.
