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01-13-2021, 08:44 PM
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Model 19-4
I found a model 19 and jumped on it. Just don’t see many around here and when you do they’re gone fast. It has a set of stocks with the speed loader cut out. I didn’t think they started putting those type stocks on until the 80’s. Am I wrong about that or did the stocks get swapped at some point?
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01-13-2021, 08:58 PM
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I found a model 19 and jumped on it. Just don’t see many around here and when you do they’re gone fast. It has a set of stocks with the speed loader cut out. I didn’t think they started putting those type stocks on until the 80’s. Am I wrong about that or did the stocks get swapped at some point?
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What barrel length? I could not say about the grips.My 19-4 has football targets.
Looks nice
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01-13-2021, 09:15 PM
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My 6" nickle 19-4 has the same grips. By the SN its a 1979 vintage, but the grips are dated 1984 on the inside. I bought it from the original owner and I thought the grips were original to the gun, but now I'm not sure.
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01-13-2021, 09:17 PM
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19-4s were crossover time from football to speedloader cuts; you find factory examples with both and since targets aren't usually numbered to the gun it's almost impossible to know for sure.
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01-13-2021, 10:02 PM
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K frame targets with the speed loader cut arrived sooner than the same stocks for the N frame. They showed up as early as 1978. I have a 14-4 that I bought new wearing those stocks. It shipped from the factory on July 21, 1980.
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Thanks for the info, and the barrel length on this one is 6”.
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11-04-2021, 03:11 PM
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If you don't mind my asking, What did you pay for this find?
I have one that has only had the factory 3 shots through it and the box and everything that came with it I am considering selling.
No clue what to ask for it.
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11-04-2021, 03:21 PM
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What to ask for 19-4 6" barrel
Purchased this pistol 6/1981. Only shots fired are the 3 from the factory, have the box with all the contents as shipped from the factory and original bill of sale.
Considering selling but have no clue of value.
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Originally Posted by garydof60137
Purchased this pistol 6/1981. Only shots fired are the 3 from the factory, have the box with all the contents as shipped from the factory and original bill of sale.
Considering selling but have no clue of value.
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That looks like it could be a "transition gun" , I can see a barrel pin, but does it have recessed cylinder? The S&W emblem is on the left side below the cylinder release, instead of on the right side plate. Since it has a nickel finish it should have a value premium over a blued one. Maybe $900 or so, if you have the box, tools and papers.
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does it have recessed cylinder?
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As I look at the picture with a magnifying glass, the gap at the rear of the cylinder looks tight. That would indicate a counterbored cylinder, as we would expect on a -4.
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I traded a Ruger Redhawk that belonged to my dad for a 4” nickel 19-4. If the cylinder wasn’t recessed I probably wouldn’t have traded. It has a slot in the trigger guard for some sort of trigger stop you guys will all know about but I forgot what it was. But what was there appears to have been removed. I consider this as close to an ideal handgun as is possible.
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19-4 value
“ Purchased this pistol 6/1981. Only shots fired are the 3 from the factory, have the box with all the contents as shipped from the factory and original bill of sale.”
Broker shows prices all over the place but NIB nickel should be $1000-1200 at least based upon what other similar ones sold for
I’d expect you could get a little more with all the fixings
If it were me…
Shoot it!!!!
It’s too pretty to have sat that long without someone to use it
You’ll never find another especially one that you purchased
Due to recent health issues I decided no more safe queens
I shoot them all
You’re just keeping it pristine for the next guy or gal
If you should sell it do it on here as we all love the Smiths
But I call DIBS, firsts, and spot one if you do 😁
PM me if you want to sell it
But at least shoot it and see how sweet that can be
Bet you keep it!
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I traded a Ruger Redhawk that belonged to my dad for a 4” nickel 19-4. If the cylinder wasn’t recessed I probably wouldn’t have traded. It has a slot in the trigger guard for some sort of trigger stop you guys will all know about but I forgot what it was. But what was there appears to have been removed. I consider this as close to an ideal handgun as is possible.
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You are correct; it was an internal trigger stop. S&W started removing them from potential duty/self defense revolvers after it was discovered the screw that held the stop in position could work loose and the stop could rotate & keep the trigger from cycling completely.
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Broker shows prices all over the place but NIB nickel should be $1000-1200 ...
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Nickel ANIB, more! On the other hand I've seen them for a better price on Armslist lately, although without box or papers. Maybe $800~900. I'd be afraid to clean them, LOL
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