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Model 19, buy it or pass it by?
My local gun pusher's shop showed me a Model 19 for sale today. I forgot to check the dash number but the gun was a round butt, 2 1/2" barrel, good lockup/timing, pinned & recessed, 95% blue with some minor storage flecks. Recoil shield, flame cut, etc shows gun was little used. $400 will get it out the door. Is that a good price, fair price or walk away? Thanks
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Pics? Sounds like a decent price to me. Was it a P&R gun?
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...I wouldn't have left without it at that price...
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A very good price in today's short barreled revolver market. If pinned/recessed it will be either a 19-2, 3 or 4; all the factory 2.5" guns were RB. Photos! 
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Yes, you really need that one at that price. 
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MY LGS would ask, and probably get, $550.00 for one in what I think is the condition you describe.
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$400 is a bargain price. Why are you hesistating?
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09-01-2012, 08:52 AM
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Was it out on the shelf, or hiding in the back and he got it to show you? If it was out it'll probably be gone when you go back to get it.
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Great deal buy it if you still can.
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Definitely a $500 gun in my neighborhood. What time does that shop open?
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Had the same decision to make this last week. A pawn shop had a nearly mint model 19-2 2 and a half inch on Wednesday for $400.00 and I asked them if they would take $375.00 It rode home with me! The only issue with the blueing was the side plate. Very minor freckles on it. The rest looks as if it just came from the factory. You should buy that gun!!!
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I too will agree with the others and say that is a killer price. I did read that you mentioned "flame cut" in you description. That to me would be the deciding factor. Just how bad is it?
Good luck with your negotiation when you go back!!
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MY LGS would ask, and probably get, $550.00 for one in what I think is the condition you describe.
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I'll second this, and it wouldn't last too long.
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Thank you all for the suggestions. The orphan has been brought home.
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You got a winner there.
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so how much did it cost you? Even at the original price, that was good.
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Nice looking model 19.What dash number is it???
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The gun is a dash-4, 1980 production and the shop would not come off the asking price.
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dpsix, you did good on that one.
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Nice looking 19! I think you did well. The last one I saw in a shop was a 19-5 in 95%+ condition for 599 plus tax. It went home with someone else.....
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That's a $500-$600 gun around here and I could get that at a gun show in a few minutes of walking around with it... You did great!
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Great revolver at a great price. Congratulations!
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Great score! Love the Red Ramp.
Also nice photo - thanks for posting it so quickly.
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Gorgeous. If you decide you don't like it, I'll give you $425!
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Congratulations! That's a fine example of American Hardware! Its a beauty and you got a good deal. I'd have snatched it up too.
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That was a great price! I cant believe how much these snubbies have gone up. That is a 500.00 to 600.00 dollar gun. ( maybe more) If you can find one.
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That was a steal! Congrats - you'll never regret that pickup.
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I'm not a big fan of the short barrel guns, but I'd have snapped that one up too.
Congratulations!
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I'm not a big fan of the short barrel guns, but I'd have snapped that one up too.
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I just sold mine off because I'm just not crazy about the K-frame short barrel guns, but if I ran across another one in that condition at that price I would probably grab it.
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i picked up a 19-4 2 1/2 nickel in mint + condition today for $413.00. been wanting one for a while.
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i picked up a 19-4 2 1/2 nickel in mint + condition today for $413.00. been wanting one for a while.
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...another great deal...any pictures?...
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LGS has one for $899. Of course, it's nickel, so that's ok.
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i picked up a 19-4 2 1/2 nickel in mint + condition today for $413.00. been wanting one for a while.
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Welcome to the forum!
You should start a thread on your new S&W and post some pics.
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You done good.... No... on second thought, you done great! That's a nice lookin pocket gun!
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Just remember, if you have to feed that baby darling, just send him to Papa Guy and I'll make sure he eats regular. Congratulations!
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You sure got a great deal!!!
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