Need help putting a value on a Model 19-4

ttyndall · #1 02-09-2017, 02:58 PM

If this is the wrong area I have no problem with the administrator moving it.

I have a S&W Model 19-4 that is in perfect condition. It was given to an Ohio Police Chief as a retirement gift. He relocated to Jax. Bch. Fl. and ran for Sheriff and won. He later ran for councilman and won. Knowing the history of it since I live at the beach and know the owner of the FFL that was telling me the history of it I bought the gun. He said he was told it had not been fired. I bought it and went to the range and shot one box of ammo through it.
It has been a few years and I am wanting to sell it but have no idea of a fair starting point to get a fairly quick sale and both parties get a decent deal. If I go to auction places you see their starting values but not the total condition and what they actually sold for. I was hoping someone here may be familiar with this particular model and their true values. It is a 4" barrel.
Here are a couple pictures I took with my phone so lighting is not perfect but will give the right person an idea.
It also came with a separate set of grips. On the bottom it says "Presentation Grips by Pachmayr).

Thanks in advance to anyone that can help.

Breakaway500 · #2 02-09-2017, 03:35 PM

Beautiful revolver!! I'd say it's easily worth >$900. (every time I look at it..I've raised my price..

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murphydog · #3 02-09-2017, 04:40 PM

It looks very nice. If you have the original box and contents I would guess $800 easy, and in the $700 range by itself (quick selling prices). If you put it on auction you might get more. Seems like a good one to keep though

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ISCS Yoda · #4 02-09-2017, 04:54 PM

I can't recall what I paid for mine a year or so ago, maybe two years, but in today's market for a gun in that kind of condition it depends on your buyer. An auction buyer might take the price to $1000. A S&W Forum buyer (a great example, actually) $700 to $850. My problem is I buy such guns and never sell them so I could be all wet!

ttyndall · #5 02-09-2017, 06:01 PM

Thanks to all three that made suggestions. If I have read it right, it sounds like if I want to sell it on the forum which is easier than the auction (and the way I have sold other guns in the past) I would probably look at getting around $750 to $800. If I want more then need to go to the auctions and possibly get up to $1,000 or more.
If anyone has advice on past sales they would rather put in an email please tell me anything that may help me. [email protected]
Depending on what anyone else says today I will probably go for the lower number and sell it on the forum.
Thanks to everyone that has tried to help so far,
Ted

22hipower · #6 02-09-2017, 07:35 PM

Really nice 19-4! I looked at a 19-4 six inch yesterday. Showed barrel holster wear and wear in a few other places. It was priced at $899 but it has been there awhile and by the time I left the shop was down to $640 plus tax but I didn't take it. By comparison yours is worth considerably more. I think the previous estimates of $750-$800 would get a quick sale. With box and papers maybe up to $1,000. Good luck.

Jeff
SWCA #1457

Engine49guy · #7 02-09-2017, 08:03 PM

Try using the advanced search option on Gunbroker and filtering it to 4" Model 19-4 solds only.
The problem with the big auction sites is the high priced stuff keeps relisting and the bargains sell quickly so you see alot of overpriced ads.

The 19-4 ran from around 1977 to around 1981, judging only by the speed loader stocks im guessing your is fairly late production.

IraIII · #8 02-09-2017, 08:55 PM

I would value your 19-4 at 700-750 if no box. I was in a LGS picking up a transferred in revolver, and spotted a 19-4 and a M&P R8 in the case, and brought them home also. Here is the 19-4 serial is 65K making it a 1980, and grips are stamped 7/80 on inside of right grip. Same condition as op's pistol, these are really sweet. Sorry for poor lighting need to get outside on a good day, whenever that will be.
And a pic of the R8 or it never happened.