19-3 value help

[moonclipper]

Wow. Long time since I've been here. Hi all!

Need to put a value on a 4 inch blued Model 19-3, in original box with wax paper, sales receipt(1970), trigger tag, screwdriver, cleaning rod and all paperwork. The only thing I think is missing is the bore mop. The box and paperwork are in fantastic condition

The gun is what I would call pristine.I'm not sure how to rate it but there's no wear anywhere, no scratches. The ring around the cylinder is so faint, it's barely there. I inherited it 20 years ago and I know my grandfather only fired 12 magnum rounds and 24 Specials. He hated the thing, being a 1911 guy. I finished up the box of specials, and a full box that was with it. Far as I know it's been fired 112 times.

It really has no sentimental value to me as I have all his treasured guns. If it's worth a fair amount, I may try and sell it to help pay for other projects.
Thanks for any advice!
Mike

 

[Armyphotog]

Photos would help. You're talking probably $475 to $750 depending what part of the country you try to sell it in.

 

[supplex]

Wow. Long time since I've been here. Hi all!

Need to put a value on a 4 inch blued Model 19-3, in original box with wax paper, sales receipt(1970), trigger tag, screwdriver, cleaning rod and all paperwork. The only thing I think is missing is the bore mop. The box and paperwork are in fantastic condition

The gun is what I would call pristine.I'm not sure how to rate it but there's no wear anywhere, no scratches. The ring around the cylinder is so faint, it's barely there. I inherited it 20 years ago and I know my grandfather only fired 12 magnum rounds and 24 Specials. He hated the thing, being a 1911 guy. I finished up the box of specials, and a full box that was with it. Far as I know it's been fired 112 times.

It really has no sentimental value to me as I have all his treasured guns. If it's worth a fair amount, I may try and sell it to help pay for other projects.
Thanks for any advice!
Mike

Dude! Don't sell a gun handed down to you by your grandfather!!!!

Well, anyways if you do...let me know and I'll take good care of it for you!

BTW, I just recently bought a 19-3 with no box/papers/etc, for $375, in 98% condition. Hope that helps.

 

[Casehardn]

Purchase a 19-3 in near new condition (no box) months ago.
Paid around $400. Hope this helps.

 

[Dobbs]

98% M19-3's with no accoutrements go for $600 to $750 in California.

 

[Jack Flash]

$400 sounds like a price that's fair to buyer and seller.

But... If it were to show up in one of my local gun shops, they would put a price of $550 or $600 on it... and they would get it within a week or two.

 

[Pilgrim]

I bought one as you describe yours to be, one year ago, for $400.

 

[jazzman452]

The ones I find are always 500 and up and more than likely around 600 for one like you describe.

Jim

 

[Workhorse]

Whats more popular blue or nickel?

 

[model70hunter]

I prefer nickel but it is not necessary. I've purchased two 19-3's this year. No boxes or tools, both are in excellent condition and have been refinished. I gave $375 and $395 plus tax in St. Louis. Any model 19 is a rare sight on a shelf here. Have you looked at any of the auction sites?