Here's two 19-3 snubbies that I was watching in March... one blue, one nickel, both with boxes/papers tools. $999 and $1200 respectively.

Smith & Wesson Model 19-3 S&W 19 2 1/2" Box & Papers Pinned Recessed 1972 - Revolvers at GunBroker.com : 861559612

S&W Model 19-3 2 1/2'' Nickel 1977 LNIB - Revolvers at GunBroker.com : 861184641

I thought the blue one would bid a bit higher, honestly, but both came in under the 19-5 number. The highest I've seen recently was ~$1500 for a NIB 19-4 nickel 2.5".

I would love to be able to talk to the bidders and ask why this gun was so special?