Thread: Model 19-3 stainless?
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Old 01-23-2010, 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Doc44 View Post
Assuming it is stainless and not a refinish, the gun is probably a Model 66 that was mis-stamped 19-3. I have heard of this happening before and incorrect stampings of model number by S&W are well documented.

In addition, if the parts are stainless, there should be an S stamped in the ejector rod shroud and on the left side of the grip frame, and a V stamped on the rear surface of the cylinder.

Bill
I'm betting he will not find the stainless stamp identifiers you mentioned, nor will he find an "N" stamped on the left of the grip frames as the nickle guns all had.

I'm betting it is a refinished 19-3. Nice looking gun though . . . sort of like a new stainless 66 though.

Also, the trigger and hammer are the wrong color.