S&W 19-3 2.5" what is it worth?

[WVSig]

I found this gun locally. It is a 19-3 2.5" in the classic S&W high polish blue. Looks to be in excellent condition I would estimate 95%+. Looks like a target setup to my eyes. Comes with factory box and is 100% stock.

What is it worth in todays market. I is my understanding that the 2.5" are popular

 

[Hapworth]

Pictures aren't coming up for me. If your 95% estimate is accurate, the 19-3 is mechanically sound and the box numbers to revolver, averages on the current market approximate $700 to $800 for that set-up.

The 2.5" barrel is the most desirable of the commonly found 19s (there's an ultra rare 3"); -3s are pinned and recessed, adding to the desirability for many shooters and collectors, and the box (again, if correct to the gun), adds a touch of value, too.

 

[WVSig]

Do the pics come up now?

 

[Hapworth]

Do the pics come up now?

Yup. Very clean looking 19. Shame mechanicals can't be assessed in pics...

 

[WVSig]

Yeah but I will be able to put my hands on it before I purchase it. I am 100% sure it will be excellent mechanical condition. Seller has a good rep!

 

[spelasr]

I see the pictures perfectly and she is s beauty. Congrats on a lovely Snub Nosed 19


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[one eye joe]

I WOULD NOT LET THAT JEWEL SLIP THROUGH MY FINGERS. SOMEWHERE IN THE $700. RANGE OTD WOULD BE REASONABLE, IMHO…...

 

[XAVMECH]

19-3 P&R

Pretty much like waterfront property... If I found one that nice, I wouldn't be quibbling about the price. I have a hard time deciding whether my 2.5 inch 66 no dash, or my 19-3 would be the last gun I'd hang on to. Of all the revolvers in my humble collection, those two just seem to please me the most in ergonomics, design, and material construction. The Dash Three is considered to be one of the best examples! S&W made some beauties back then, didn't they?!

 

[CH4]

In CA you'd be lucky to snag a 19-3 2.5 in that condition w/box for less than a $1K.

 

[MiGS]

In CA you'd be lucky to snag a 19-3 2.5 in that condition w/box for less than a $1K.

^ And... I would still feel like I got a deal!

In my eyes that's also nicer than 95%. High condition w/ box aren't going down. If you want one, buy on the way up. You'll do fine over the long term.

But, if you're at all like most of us, you'd never sell it anyway...

You'll just buy more

 

[raylan007]

I think the first assessment of $700-800 is right on the money although if you want to nail down the venue to GB I have been bookmarking any M19's 1-4 that are penny auctions or start in the $600 starting price range, and there are very few in that category to start with, most start at $800-850 and there are folks still bidding them up when they are in that range like it's a shark feeding frenzy. I do notice many of the more outlandish auctions seem to have an inordinate amount of bidders with very few previous purchases under their belt.
To show there is always the exception one was listed for $499 starting price I think it was a 19-2 2-1/2" in as reasonable condition as I could tell from the poor quality photos. When I asked the buyer if he could send more photos he pretty much told me the gun was in good condition it just needed to be wiped down with a rag. I think a rag is what he was using as a brain. Besides being a NR (new Seller) he didn't list a contact phone # and I was unable to find his pawn shop in the area he stated. This fellow like others on GB really need some help. The listing did have 1 bid on it but I just couldn't make mine the second in as much as I would like to bag a M19 2.5". I guess I shouldn't have used the quick reply option. Story of my life. Shoot Straight

 

[XAVMECH]

19-3 values

I opened up my log and looked it up - I paid $850 (shipped) for this dash three in DEC, 2013. It was the revolver only, no extras and I was happy to get it. I wanted a P&R to replace the 19-5 that I had at the time.

 

[WVSig]

Seller is a bit too high IMHO. Not sure if he will move...

 

[smokey04]

Wide target trigger ? I don't think I've ever seen that on a 2&1/2" Mod. 19 or 66. Some one educate me. Nick

 

[Voyager28]

I hate to be a Boo Bird, but, I see some things that make me think the gun and the grips have been refinished.

Bob


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[Hapworth]

Wide target trigger ? I don't think I've ever seen that on a 2&1/2" Mod. 19 or 66. Some one educate me. Nick

Certainly uncommon; likeliest explanation is a factory special order or a swap after the fact.

 

[Hapworth]

I hate to be a Boo Bird, but, I see some things that make me think the gun and the grips have been refinished...

Why be coy, Boo Bird?

 

[Coastie762]

OP, that is an outstanding piece! I'd be all over that like a bum on a bologna sandwich...

The TT and TH may well be original. I have a 19-3 2 1/2" complete with the original 2-piece box. It contains the target trigger, hammer white outline sights and red ramp front. The box is marked accordingly.

Shown here is my 19-3 along with it's stainless counterpart a 66 "no dash", both wearing Ahrends.

 

[viceunit]

That thing looks better than new…and I had a new one in 1976. There is barely a faint turn line in the first photo. If refinished, it is a beautiful job. Or it is truly LNIB.

 

[5Wire]

Here's what I have for a track on the model, keep in mind better examples will command higher prices:

Smith & Wesson 19-5 2-1/2 inch barrel. Revolver in .357 Magnum,.38 Special, Plus P. Blue Book of Gun Values (35th Edition) indicates between $325 in 95% condition and $650 in 100% condition for this gun. I have 97 recorded prices for this model gun from $395 to $1055 over a period of 4 Yrs 9 Mos ending January 1, 2015. The average price as of that date was $598. No refurbs, no refinishes, regular sights. All represented as 95% or better. No distinction for engineering revision, if any, no special editions, no distinctions for box, papers, tools. Current or last MSRP is $457.

The last 19 prices I have for this model since 1/1/2014 range from $500 to $825 averaging $655