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My new to me 19-3
I went to Shoot Straight(WPB) to shoot my new Cajunized CZ P-09 and came home with this 19-3 for $279.00.
Can anyone tell me the date of manufacture? Serial# 4K92xxx
Ever since I purchased from Buds my Model 10 that was a police trade-in from Austrailia I have been looking for an inexpensive .357. I think I really lucked out with this one.
I was able to shoot it after I purchased it, this is truly a great shooter!
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07-09-2014, 05:05 PM
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According to the book, 1974.
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07-09-2014, 06:02 PM
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Very nice 19-3 and great price,
just need some correct era football relieved target GA's now.
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07-09-2014, 06:06 PM
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Unless the other side of your 19 is trashed you got a great deal. A 19-3 for under $300?? You can afford the correct grips after that.
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07-09-2014, 06:10 PM
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Unbelievable. You paid about half the going rate.
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07-09-2014, 06:10 PM
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I'd put on a pair of Magnas myself. To me, target grips just don't look right on a 4" barrel revolver. For shooting, the rubber grips on it are just fine.
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07-09-2014, 06:27 PM
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Unbelievable. You paid about half the going rate.
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A little less than half the going rate! I never have luck like that.
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Attaboy Jones.
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Here is a picture of the other side with grips off of my Model 17.
And the same side as above.
I ordered these to replace the cheesy rubber ones that came with the gun.
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07-09-2014, 07:27 PM
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Good lord! I've seen them priced (very optimistically) over $800 round here! That price would be good for a scratched up model 10. You are a thief my friend, great catch.
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07-09-2014, 07:34 PM
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Unbelievable. You paid about half the going rate.
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I found it on a table with police trade-in Model 15s. These were just being put on the table for selling. The list for the Model 15 was $399.00 and the Model 19 was $499.00. When I asked if they could do better, he said the guns on the table were going to sell for $279.00...so I purchased it immediately!
So if anyone lives in the area of West Palm Beach they have the Model 15 for $279.00, but not nearly in as great condition as my Model 19.
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07-09-2014, 08:51 PM
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According to the book, 1974.
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Thanks for the information.
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If this is your first "Combat Magnum" a word to the wise is stick to 38 special for punching holes in paper and when using 357 Magnum ammo stick to 158 grain bullets ,
One of the initial inspections of any Model 19 (especially X PD guns) is to check the forcing cone at the 6 O clock position for any signs of cracking from extended use of lighter 125 grain loads.
On a side note while those new wood grip copies are an improvement that old girl deserves a nice set of original S&W grips.
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Officer, stop that man! He just stole a nice 19-3!
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If this is your first "Combat Magnum" a word to the wise is stick to 38 special for punching holes in paper and when using 357 Magnum ammo stick to 158 grain bullets ,
One of the initial inspections of any Model 19 (especially X PD guns) is to check the forcing cone at the 6 O clock position for any signs of cracking from extended use of lighter 125 grain loads.
On a side note while those new wood grip copies are an improvement that old girl deserves a nice set of original S&W grips.
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Thanks.
This was not an X PD gun,it was on the table with the trade- ins. Maybe a mistake on their part? I did check it over before purchasing it and found no cracks. You are right, I will be using mostly .38 Special.
What are the original grips?
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The original grips would be Goncalo Alves target grips with the "football" cut out on the left grip, as seen on my Model 19-3.
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Mr. Jones ya done good on that one. From the photos it looks like that guy went to work with someone daily. I really like "old working" revolvers. The ones that were used the way the factory intended them to be used.
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07-11-2014, 10:23 AM
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Thank you all for your kind words and valuable information.
Now to look for these hard to find proper grips.
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Ebay is your friend when it comes to finding that wood. I have some that would be right for your gun, but I just can't part with them. Good luck.
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Thank you all for your kind words and valuable information.
Now to look for these hard to find proper grips.
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Shouldn't be very hard to find. They're not rare.
As someone said, ebay, or try GB.
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279.00 is a great price for any Combat Magnum! Unbelievable luck. You were in the right place at the right time.
I'd sure like to stumble upon a 2.5" Model 66 with such an eager seller.
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Or you could put a pair of these on it!
And yes, they do make them for the square butt.
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Great revolver....Great price.
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