In the late 1960s, when I became interested in guns, the Model 19 was the primo Smith handgun. Either deep blued or nickeled, pride of ownership was off the charts. Now, to me, 50+ years later, a 19 from that era still is. If I were fond of that handgun and intended to keep it, no way I could leave it in that condition. I could say more, but I'll leave it here.

Kaaskop49
Shield #5103