Model 19-1 **New Photos**

[jdpress]

What is the approximate value for a S&W Model 19-1, Serial Number K 422 928, 4 inch barrel, blued, with box, paperwork, cleaning rod, target trigger and hammer and a small S&W mailing envelope with the standard hammer and trigger. Estimated condition 95% with some faint marks on the left front side of the barrel, visible with a magnifying glass and slight evidence of firing at the rear of the barrel. Target grips have crisp checkering but appear to have been oiled with stock oil.
Thank you for the assistance from a brand-new forum member.
If this is not an appropriate question for this forum please let me know.

 

[jdpress]

What is the approximate value for a S&W Model 19-1, Serial Number K 422 928, 4 inch barrel, blued, with box, paperwork, cleaning rod, target trigger and hammer and a small S&W mailing envelope with the standard hammer and trigger. Estimated condition 95% with some faint marks on the left front side of the barrel, visible with a magnifying glass and slight evidence of firing at the rear of the barrel. Target grips have crisp checkering but appear to have been oiled with stock oil.
Thank you for the assistance from a brand-new forum member.
If this is not an appropriate question for this forum please let me know.

 

[David LaPell]

According to the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson 3rd Edition, your gun in Excellent condition lists for $400-The box for that time period would add at least $50 in some cirles or more (if it was either the gold box, the blue sun ray box, or the S & W blue two piece solid line box.)

 

[jdpress]

Originally posted by David LaPell:
According to the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson 3rd Edition, your gun in Excellent condition lists for $400-The box for that time period would add at least $50 in some cirles or more (if it was either the gold box, the blue sun ray box, or the S & W blue two piece solid line box.)

David: This is exactly what I was looking for; thank you for the detailed response!

 

[1076shooter]

I thought the 19-1s were like unicorns: rare beasts indeed. Most have heard of them, but few have seen one?

It may be rarer than you think.

 

[jdpress]

Originally posted by 1076shooter:
I thought the 19-1s were like unicorns: rare beasts indeed. Most have heard of them, but few have seen one?

It may be rarer than you think.

1076 Shooter: I appreciate your input on this model and I hope you are correct! Thank you for the information.

 

[Hoot]

19-1 was made from 1959-61. I believe a collector would pay $500 or more depending on condition, and if the grips and box are original (numbered) to the gun.

It is a rare beast. $400 is the going rate for later, more common, versions of the 19.

 

[jdpress]

Originally posted by Hoot:
19-1 was made from 1959-61. I believe a collector would pay $500 or more depending on condition, and if the grips and box are original (numbered) to the gun.

It is a rare beast. $400 is the going rate for later, more common, versions of the 19.

Hoot: This keeps getting better and better; thank you for the additional details and information! Yes, the box and stocks are original and match the revolver, even the cleaning rod is in a small sealed plastic bag with other cleaning components.

 

[Hoot]

You're welcome. I'm certainly not an expert, and I don't collect 19's, so I try to err on the conservative side.

Is there a screwdriver (sight adjusting tool) included? If it is, and if it's original (aluminum knurled-handle, with black oxide shaft, and long tapered end) you can add another $75.

Your s/n, according to the SCSW, is from 1960.

Got photos? We like photos.

 

[jdpress]

Originally posted by Hoot:
You're welcome. I'm certainly not an expert, and I don't collect 19's, so I try to err on the conservative side.

Is there a screwdriver (sight adjusting tool) included? If it is, and if it's original (aluminum knurled-handle, with black oxide shaft, and long tapered end) you can add another $75.

Your s/n, according to the SCSW, is from 1960.

Got photos? We like photos.

Dear Hoot:
The sealed plastic bag has an aluminum, hooked end cleaning rod with a bronze brush, long wool swab and a screwdriver similar to the one you described but with a fluted aluminum handle with a hole in the top and black oxide shaft. The box also has what looks like brown butcher paper but with a printed S&W pattern for wrapping the pistol.
I will take some pictures and will post them. I read the instructions from forum member BD Green in the S&W Forum Office Section on how to post photographs and it looks straight forward, but this will be the first time. It will probably take me a day to take the photographs and get them posted.
Thanks again for your help and assistance.

 

[riptrack44]

It appears to me the 19-1 you've described is better than 95%. Without pictures, I'm flying blind but sounds to me like a deal in the $550 to $650 range (maybe a little higher).

 

[jeremyws1]

jdpress, your 19-1 was most likely shipped in or around 1961. I own K465xxx, which was shipped on 11/1/1962. Your condition estimate sounds conservative, but it is hard to pinpoint without seeing it in person. As mentioned, later 95% 19s usually fetch $350-$450, so a 19-1 would bring a significant premium, though less than a Pre-19. I hope that helps.

If you decide to sell it (I wouldn't if I were you), please let me know.

 

[RKmesa]

Originally posted by jeremyws1:
jdpress, your 19-1 was most likely shipped in or around 1961. I own K465xxx, which was shipped on 11/1/1962. Your condition estimate sounds conservative, but it is hard to pinpoint without seeing it in person. As mentioned, later 95% 19s usually fetch $350-$450, so a 19-1 would bring a significant premium, though less than a Pre-19. I hope that helps.

If you decide to sell it (I wouldn't if I were you), please let me know.

I agree with Jeremy. I own a couple of 19-1's (along with a bunch of other 19's) and 19-1's are the hardest to find, especially with the box and all of the goodies... Please put me on your list (behind Jeremy of course) if you decide to convert the gun to cash. For those of us that collect the Combat Magnums, a 19-1 in the condition that you are describing would be a very nice piece of the puzzle.

 

[jdpress]

Still trying to obtain some good resolution photographs. I am borrowing a camera tomorrow, October 2nd and will try to post the photos tomorrow evening.

NOTE: The borrowed camera would not operate - I am going to Costco and purchasing a new digital camera today!

Thank you to everyone for all of the information and assistance!

I don't have any plans for selling the pistol at the present time but I do appreciate the offers for consideration.

 

[jdpress]

Photographs - Model 19-1:

 

[Firehouse]

WoW...........she's a beaut!!! Good catch!!

 

[bamabiker]

WOW, now that's a keeper.

 

[jeremyws1]

That is beautiful! Thank you for sharing.

 

[H P Bushrod]

That's one beautiful 19-1! Thanks for sharing the pics.

 

[Quarter Cherokee]

That's the one I've been looking for. All kinds of 19-4 guns floating around but no 19 or 19-1 revolvers. You lucky devil, you.