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It was time to pick up a 19
One of those wanted guns that the right one never showed up.
I just wanted good shooter condition.
An acceptable price point.
A barrel 4" or less.
This late 19-2 sufficed.
4" barrel
Good shooter condition with some muzzle wear.
An unabused recoil sheild.
Price not insanely at 650 OTD.
It "had" a nice set of targets on it but diamonds are forever.
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Looks to be a very nice M19 for $650. Would be hard to find one around here for that price in today’s crazy market. Congratulations. 👍
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01-16-2022, 11:21 AM
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Nice gun and very good price too
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01-16-2022, 11:41 AM
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Nice find .... at a really good price.... congrats!!!
20+ years ago I realized I "needed" to replace the 2 1/2 and 4 inch 19s and 66s I'd sold or traded away over the prior 15 years...... it took me almost 5 years to find the 4 P&R guns I wanted in the condition I wanted;....locally!
Along the way I added a couple of nice 4" shooter grade; both a 19 and 66.... also a couple on nice 586s.
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A very good buy for one in that good of shape at that price these days. Enjoy it in good health. Target hammer and target trigger also!!! I like it.
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I foolishly sold my Model 19 back in the mid ‘70s but was lucky enough to p/u a four inch Model 66 a couple of years ago for $600.
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Wow, nice job! 650 for a clean Model 19 with target stocks, trigger, and hammer qualifies as a steal nowadays!
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I NEVER find one for such a low price point. Congratulation on a very nice find and who said Christmas is over 
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Considering the inflated prices of everything these days, for what you got, $650 was an absolute bargain!
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Crazy good deal, those diamond GA stocks are worth $250 alone.
Btw what year is it?
Usually see those stocks on late production 19-2's.
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A guy needs a great deal once in a while!
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Around here, $650 is a steal!
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The 4” is the best barrel length in a 19. Very nice gun. Congrats Paul.
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01-16-2022, 05:16 PM
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Nice pick-up Paul. Can't wait to see it in person.
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01-16-2022, 11:42 PM
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WOW thank you all.
I'm definitely glad to finally have one.
I'm pretty much priced out on Smith's and finding this it can end well if it has to.
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Around here, $650 is a steal!
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Same around here.
Congrats,OP.
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Hahaha....here I was thinking before clicking on this thread you went and bought yourself a Glock 19.
Beautiful revolver.
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Hahaha....here I was thinking before clicking on this thread you went and bought yourself a Glock 19.
Beautiful revolver.
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Do we need to arrange for an intervention?
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I'm pretty much priced out on Smith's and finding this it can end well if it has to.
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Crazy good deal, those diamond GA stocks are worth $250 alone.
Btw what year is it?
Usually see those stocks on late production 19-2's.
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Hi buddy
I'm not sure of the exact year.
The serial is K 783998 so I think 67-68.
The diamonds I added from my woodpile. The ones on it when I bought were pretty nicely grained silver washer GA targets. I didnt think they were correct anyway.
As an aside for other grip junkies.
If you have a set where the finish isn't perfect but still to good to want to refinish.
I've had great results just evening out the bad spots with 0000 steel wool then waxing.
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I'm not sure of the exact year.
The serial is K 783998 so I think 67-68.
The diamonds I added from my woodpile. The ones on it when I bought were pretty nicely grained silver washer GA targets. I didnt think they were correct anyway.
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Paul, My 19-3 is pictured here with its original targets. The serial number is K894815. I believe it is from 1968 or 1969. Maybe your GAs are original? I realize diamond escutcheons were phased out in late ‘60s. Anyways, just figured I’d add to the discussion.
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Thanks John....it's the silver washers that make me think the grips are later. If when I took them off they were the black oxide ones I'd think otherwise.
A curse of being a junkie
Very Nice grips and gun too.
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I bought my 19-4 way back when it was new. Since then I have replaced
original stocks with Herrett's Patrolman stocks. I sent it in to S&W for a
tune-up about twenty years ago, and while there I had them put on the
McGivern gold bead front sight and patridge ramp. It was the first S&W
I bought, but not the last. Prior to it, the only handgun I had was an H&R
9 shot .22.
The model 19 is shown with a few of it's favorite holsters
2nd from left by Seventrees.
3rd from left by Lawrence.
4th from left by Berns-Martin.
5th from left by Lawrence again.
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I bought my 19-4 way back when it was new. Since then I have replaced
original stocks with Herrett's Patrolman stocks. I sent it in to S&W for a
tune-up about twenty years ago, and while there I had them put on the
McGivern gold bead front sight and patridge ramp. It was the first S&W
I bought, but not the last. Prior to it, the only handgun I had was an H&R
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I didnt waste much time with this one.
I Had to christen it and two others today.
Just a simple 2 rounds each.
And don't you just love ammo sale prices ? 
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Weatherby ,nice 19.I was able to get a 19 6 inch in the mid 90's and never looked back.That gun won't let me miss no matter how hard I try.Enoy shooting and owning it.
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After seeing the three you took to the range today, I am sorry I had to work! I’ll take a rain check next time.
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After seeing the three you took to the range today, I am sorry I had to work! I’ll take a rain check next time.
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You don't need a rain check.
You do need to try something though as it may have your name on it.
IIRC it was one out of 15 that barely caught the X and I'm sure it wasn't it's fault.
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Very nice Paul. I have no idea what that would go for around here. Have not seen one in years. Everything here is stainless and black plastic. Hardly ever see a vintage anything, and of course we have no gun shows
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