Model 19-3 from 1975, 6" barrel:



Went to a LGS to pick up some powder and bullets, as I'm using some of my vacation this week to catch up on reloading. This fine fellow was hiding in the corner of a case; I almost didn't see it. Trigger is very smooth and my gauge says it's 8 pounds. Less than 500, so I'm thinking I might have done okay today. There is a fingertip-sized spot of lightened bluing on the other side of the barrel, and a wee bit of holster wear at the end of the barrel, but it's good otherwise. Nice tight lockup and the rifling looks good. Cylinder gap is .004.

Can't wait to shoot it!