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Old 07-09-2014, 04:00 PM
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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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Old 07-09-2014, 05:05 PM
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According to the book, 1974.
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Old 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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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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Unbelievable. You paid about half the going rate.
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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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Unbelievable. You paid about half the going rate.
A little less than half the going rate! I never have luck like that.
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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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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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Old 07-09-2014, 07:34 PM
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Unbelievable. You paid about half the going rate.
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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Old 07-09-2014, 08:51 PM
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According to the book, 1974.
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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.
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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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.
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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