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I am beginning to appreciate this old firearm more every post.

19-1 Safety Is it considered a safe condition to keep all six chambers loaded, with the hammer down? Or should the hammer rest on an empty chamber?

Surprising to me, the single action pull checked out to be 3.0 pounds. Looks like I have a weapon safe to fire. Thanks to this forum and those of you who responded.

Double action pull is what I expect. It's the light and quick single action that caught my attention.

There is not much travel either. It is VERY quick. Maybe I'm just comparing too much to my glock and CZ. I will get a measurement tomorrow.

Recently purchased my 19-1. Just dry fired today for first time. I was really surprised how light the trigger pull was. Is this typical and expected for this model?

Do you mind sending pics of your Pythons? (If ok on a S&W forum!) My next revolver may be a Colt.

Not bad at all! Mine does have box, papers, tools. If I do fire it, probably use more 38 specials.

I did not remove the stocks, but yes, the number in the yoke cut starts with a "K".

Yes. Thanks for your comments. My first S&W purchase.

Here she is. Box and register card shows date of 1955. Can it be?

Right! Now I need to go find another revolver I am willing to put rounds through!

Yes, tools and papers. Pics coming soon.

Barrell length 4 in. Very slight turn line. At my age, life IS short. I'm going for it. My first S&W.

I found a mint condition 19-1 with box. Wiki shows made in 1959. Is this correct? Is the price tag too high at $1,400?