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12-28-2012, 12:33 PM
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Model 19-3 2 & 1/2 - My Father's Gun!
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Had to share. My father passed away many years ago and I thought his pistol had been lost. My Mother found the gun a few weeks ago wrapped it for me as special Christmas gift. I can not tell you how happy this has made me. My Dad carried this gun for a few years as a fireman before he retired in 1977. The gun is near perfect but I do not knw the birth date of this baby. Serial # is 1K52550. Hoping someone here can help me learn a little more about this gun.
Thanks in Advance!
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12-28-2012, 12:48 PM
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My book shows birth date of 1971, hope that helps.
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12-28-2012, 12:50 PM
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How about some pictures?A nice snubby deserves some pictures on here. 
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12-28-2012, 01:05 PM
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To me, the M19 snubby looks like a snubby should. Great Smith, but an even better story. Glad it was found.
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12-28-2012, 01:17 PM
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That was nice of your Mom and glad that the gun was found. I've had my 19-3 2 1/2" since 1976. One of my first S&W's, and one I will eventually pass along someday. Great connection to your Dad. He apparently knew a good S&W when he saw one. It is one of the best.
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12-28-2012, 01:22 PM
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Pic attached this time
Sorry forgot to add pics. I have not given it a good cleaning just yet but will get that done asap.
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12-28-2012, 01:26 PM
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thanks guys
Thanks Brick for the birth date. Thought it was about that time but nice to know for sure. Vice, you are right about the story. I know it sounds funny but I thought about this gun often, usually when I thought of my Father, and it is a real treasure for me now.
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12-28-2012, 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by RebelG
Thanks Brick for the birth date. Thought it was about that time but nice to know for sure. Vice, you are right about the story. I know it sounds funny but I thought about this gun often, usually when I thought of my Father, and it is a real treasure for me now.
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What a fantastic story! I wish my father had passed a gun down to me. He didn't have one, unfortunately, to pass down. I would have been happy if he passed down his brand new '65 Mustang, though. I've always loved the way the 19 snubs look. Beautiful gun!
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12-28-2012, 02:01 PM
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re: Father's gun
An inherited revolver is the best kind! Congratulations! The fact that it is such a nice little 19 is a huge bonus. treasure it while you are shooting it.
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12-28-2012, 02:42 PM
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Excellent story and a fine revolver!
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12-28-2012, 02:56 PM
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Welcome!!!!
Thanks for sharing your story, and a pic of the 19..
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12-28-2012, 06:43 PM
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What a good Christmas present, and a fine snub nose revolver. Welcome.
That's a great story.
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