Hi, Got some excellent info on two S&W revolvers I picked up recently so I thought I’d try again. The only other wheel gun I own is one I’ve had for over 20 years. It’s a Model 19-4 with 4” barrel. One question relates to the general date of birth and the other relates to it’s current approximate value. I picked it up for $275 in the late nineties and even then it struck me as a beautiful piece.
I would rate the gun at 95% (of course I’m no appraiser). Gun appears to be in very good shape with not too much of a turn ring on the cylinder. It currently wears Hogue grips and when I picked it up it had similar Pachmayr grips which I still have. I do not have any wood grips. I also have the original S&W 19-4 box but no other paperwork. The serial number is 50K0338. I think the date of birth is around 1980 and the value would be in the $650-700 range. Of course I will defer to the judgement of the experts on this forum. I don’t plan on selling it but I am thinking about insuring the small collection I have on a separate insurance policy. I would appreciate any thoughts forum members may have on this subject as well - including providers. I’m excited to hear your opinions and any light you can shed on the pistol would be greatly appreciated. Thanks much!

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A 1979 number; might have shipped the following year.

In today's market, that would be about right. Maybe a little bit less because of the Goodyear stocks.

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Jack
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I've always preferred blued guns over nickel, but lately have begun to appreciate how beautiful a brightly polished nickel gun can be. I know the Hogue grips are comfortable, but a nice set of GA target stocks or some nice Altamonts would really make that already beautiful revolver pop.

Beautiful gun. It would be fairly easy to find the right stocks. With a box numbered to the gun you would have a very nice package that could be quite valuable.

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The best insurance you can get is a large, heavy safe.

Unfortunately, it also tends to be the most expensive because now you have room to change that small collection into a larger collection.

Fortunately, it provides you a quality excuse to change that small collection into a larger collection.

Unfortunately, it might very well lead to the need for a second safe because the first one filled up faster than you thought.

Fortunately ...




Yeah, it kinda just keeps happening. There’s no cure.

People are stupid with lust for the old M19's in my area. I think $800+ and it wouldn't last long.
Nice revolver.

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Thanks for all the input. I have a small safe but I'm running out of space. I guess I'm in favor of the strategy "determine the size safe you need, then double it"

Do remember that Hogue and other rubber grips will hold moisture which can lead to finish damage. It's considered a good idea to remove the grips every six or so months wipe the frame down and give the grip frame a shot of silicon spray.

Yours is a beauty, enjoy it.

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Altamont now provides S&W with their wooden grips and although a bit different than original look a lot nicer than the recapped rubber on it now.