Soak it with some penetrating (thin) oil overnight to soften the rust and work on it with some bronze wool.Some guys use 0000 steel wool,but I haven't tried that.Seems too harsh to me.
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did I get rip off?
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CatSnipah
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That's going to clean up nicely with a little TLC and make a very nice shooter for you.
MrTrolleyguy
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A hundred rounds of ammo around here in .357 is $30 to $50
You did well. You will enjoy it. And I'll bet you a nickle that this wont be you last revolver. (I would like to win my nickle back!)
You did well. You will enjoy it. And I'll bet you a nickle that this wont be you last revolver. (I would like to win my nickle back!)
OFT II
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I would bet that you're right about it being a 19-5.
Doug M.
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That is almost certainly an assembly number of some kind on the cylinder, not the serial #. ETA: Value varies by lots of factors, including location, but I am confident you did well.
Savage559: as a new shooter, welcome. You have what appears to be a nice first purchase. Some of the more collector oriented folks will have a purist approach to the grips, but there are also Neanderthals like me who worry more about fitting my hand, comfort, and other functional issues. That revolver is a K frame, with a square butt. It is probably more capable of accurate performance than most of us reading the string, myself included.
The ammo: what is its source? Is it factory, or someone's reloads? I ask because while a skilled attentive reloader can do a great job, a slob reloader can make up some stuff that is not good for you or the gun. There are MANY people here who can educate you past that point, and there are a lot of discussions of that and other issues.
Do a lot of reading in the forum before you get ready for your first range trip. You can learn a lot without having any of the risk of uneducated errors. You may find that lighter loaded target ammo in .38 special will be less of a chore for a new shooter. .38 Special ammo is the predecessor to the .357; the main difference is that the .357 case is longer to prevent loading this higher performance ammo into .38s, so of which are not capable of standing the higher pressure.
Make sure you have a real understanding of safe firearms handling. KNOW and live by the four safety rules, first espoused by Jeff Cooper as far as I know: 1) All guns are always loaded; 2) never point a gun at anything you are not willing to destroy (kill); 3) keep your finger off the trigger until you are on target and prepared to shoot, 4) know your target and backstop (be sure of what your bullet will hit and where it will go after). These are paraphrases.
If you give us a general location, the odds are good that a member here will know of a decent place to get initial instruction, possibly including themselves. Shooting is a great hobby, and can have many enjoyable and practical positives. However, we are also responsible for everything we do with a firearm, and it is a big responsibility since we can do a lot of harm. If one is careless and does harm from ignorance, the harm is no less.
Welcome.
Savage559: as a new shooter, welcome. You have what appears to be a nice first purchase. Some of the more collector oriented folks will have a purist approach to the grips, but there are also Neanderthals like me who worry more about fitting my hand, comfort, and other functional issues. That revolver is a K frame, with a square butt. It is probably more capable of accurate performance than most of us reading the string, myself included.
The ammo: what is its source? Is it factory, or someone's reloads? I ask because while a skilled attentive reloader can do a great job, a slob reloader can make up some stuff that is not good for you or the gun. There are MANY people here who can educate you past that point, and there are a lot of discussions of that and other issues.
Do a lot of reading in the forum before you get ready for your first range trip. You can learn a lot without having any of the risk of uneducated errors. You may find that lighter loaded target ammo in .38 special will be less of a chore for a new shooter. .38 Special ammo is the predecessor to the .357; the main difference is that the .357 case is longer to prevent loading this higher performance ammo into .38s, so of which are not capable of standing the higher pressure.
Make sure you have a real understanding of safe firearms handling. KNOW and live by the four safety rules, first espoused by Jeff Cooper as far as I know: 1) All guns are always loaded; 2) never point a gun at anything you are not willing to destroy (kill); 3) keep your finger off the trigger until you are on target and prepared to shoot, 4) know your target and backstop (be sure of what your bullet will hit and where it will go after). These are paraphrases.
If you give us a general location, the odds are good that a member here will know of a decent place to get initial instruction, possibly including themselves. Shooting is a great hobby, and can have many enjoyable and practical positives. However, we are also responsible for everything we do with a firearm, and it is a big responsibility since we can do a lot of harm. If one is careless and does harm from ignorance, the harm is no less.
Welcome.
mc5aw
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A shooter grade pre-lock S&W revolver, 100 rounds of ammo, and a generic holster for $425? How much less did you expect to pay without feeling like you got "ripped off"?
Maybe "FREE" is the only price at which some people won't suffer buyer's remorse.
Maybe "FREE" is the only price at which some people won't suffer buyer's remorse.
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If you are new to shooting handguns start off with some 38 and work your way up.
And prices have been all over the map lately. Maybe foreign investors are buying up all the inventory and jacking prices recently but you made out good. In CA its hard to find any used smith wheelguns on the shelf. Definitely a plastic semi scene around here so prices come it at a premium
And prices have been all over the map lately. Maybe foreign investors are buying up all the inventory and jacking prices recently but you made out good. In CA its hard to find any used smith wheelguns on the shelf. Definitely a plastic semi scene around here so prices come it at a premium
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DFrame
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No doubt others will disagree but I think the model 19 is S&Ws finest revolver. It's a nearly perfect balance of size and weight for 357. You did well on the price, congratulations.
did I get rip off"?
I can't help but wonder why someone would buy something if they did not believe it was a fair price?
Even if you did get "rip off" it's a little late to much about it now.
If it will make you feel better, as everyone else has suggested, it appears as if you got a good deal, on one of the best all around revolvers Smith and Wesson ever produced.
I can't help but wonder why someone would buy something if they did not believe it was a fair price?
Even if you did get "rip off" it's a little late to much about it now.
If it will make you feel better, as everyone else has suggested, it appears as if you got a good deal, on one of the best all around revolvers Smith and Wesson ever produced.
WARNING: Low and slow on the cleaning!! It appears to be an excellent item that needs TLC as stated above. Clean cylinders, barrel correctly- NO stainless brushes, Take your time and do it correctly and the gun will provide you and your heirs lifetimes of shooting pleasure.
Safety- + 1 on DougM 's post, rules to LIVE by. Cleaning kit, lube, etc, there is a great deal of info and very knowledgeable shooters that are willing to help. Do search on the forum first, learn the terms for the revolver ( if you ask what is this sort of angled piece? it is hard to help someone if you do not know what they are asking. Read the manual!!!
They are available on line at Smith & Wesson.
Welcome to the forum!! Your state, factory or reloads on the ammo, type of holster. Photos, photos or it did not happen. Enjoy, Be Safe,
Safety- + 1 on DougM 's post, rules to LIVE by. Cleaning kit, lube, etc, there is a great deal of info and very knowledgeable shooters that are willing to help. Do search on the forum first, learn the terms for the revolver ( if you ask what is this sort of angled piece? it is hard to help someone if you do not know what they are asking. Read the manual!!!
They are available on line at Smith & Wesson.
Welcome to the forum!! Your state, factory or reloads on the ammo, type of holster. Photos, photos or it did not happen. Enjoy, Be Safe,
djh1765
Member
Savage559,
Take a look at this. This will tell you that you did well.
S&W 19-5 For Sale ? Buy S&W 19-5 Online at GunBroker.com
Especially with the extras.
djh
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bananaman
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Regardless, if the gun is mechanically, and cosmetically sound, you made a good decision & deal. Can't go wrong with a good 19. Bob
I was thinking about refinishing the grips but I'm not really good at this kind of stuff always ending up messing things up lol. Would one of these fit the gun? Altamont Company - Smith & Wesson or Hogue Rubber Grip S&W K or L Square Butt Rubber Monogrip:Amazon:Sports & Outdoors@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31Pg1uvCvmL.@@AMEPARAM@@31Pg1uvCvmL
DO NOT USE STEEL WOOL!
DO NOT USE STEEL WOOL! - It can/will scratch the blued finish.
Bronze wool is a softer metal - but may not be locally available.
I use Chore-Boy ALL COPPER cleaning pads from the kitchen supplies aisle of the grocery store. Last time two in a box were less than ONE DOLLAR and NO SHIPPING. Copper is softer than the steel an does NOT scratch the blued finish.
Agree with letting light oil soak into the rust.
Bekeart
DO NOT USE STEEL WOOL! - It can/will scratch the blued finish.
Bronze wool is a softer metal - but may not be locally available.
I use Chore-Boy ALL COPPER cleaning pads from the kitchen supplies aisle of the grocery store. Last time two in a box were less than ONE DOLLAR and NO SHIPPING. Copper is softer than the steel an does NOT scratch the blued finish.
Agree with letting light oil soak into the rust.
Bekeart
Here is a link to the S&W site for you to download the Revolver Owner's Manual:
Smith and Wesson Safety and Instruction Manual - Revolvers.
Smith and Wesson Safety and Instruction Manual - Revolvers.
