Model 19-2, Rare 3-inch barrel

Doc44 · Jul 13, 2012

K622000 range, shipped to Yorktown Custom Guns, Yorktown, OH on June 17, 1966. The revolver was fitted with a rare 3-inch barrel, target hammer and trigger and a round butt. I also have the original blue box, Parts & Instruction sheet, warranty card and accessories.

It has taken me years to find one of these, but one surfaced at the last S&WCA meeting and I was able to add it to my collection. It will be featured in my display of Combat Magnums in Kansas City at next year's S&WCA meeting.

Bill

mc5aw · Jul 13, 2012

Bill ... That is a beautiful acquisition! Do you know how many total were fitted with the 3" barrels?

Doc44 · Jul 13, 2012

I don't know how many were manufactured with a 3-inch barrel, but based on the few I have seen, there could not have been many. The factory letter I have states "a few" were made.

Bill

410bore · Jul 13, 2012

Bill, you continue to amaze me....that is just beautiful....

ladder13 · Jul 13, 2012

Stunning....congrats on picking that one up.

rags · Jul 13, 2012

I thought Chris had ALL the 3 inchers!

Great find!!

mesinge2 · Jul 13, 2012

Awesome gun and I couldn't be more jealous! I have been looking for a 3" model 19 for years.

usm1rifle · Jul 13, 2012

Bill,

That is awesome, good for you. thanks for sharing- I can't wait for KC in 13.

kwill1911 · Jul 13, 2012

I'll take it! Please tell me where to send the funds.

Actually, I'm holding out for a round butt 4" gun.

Beautiful revolver!

CollegeKid · Jul 13, 2012

That's a nice little gun

pownal55 · Jul 14, 2012

I thought i've seen every configuration of a 19 but you just showed me one more, thanks.

M29since14 · Jul 14, 2012

Great looking example of a 3-inch 19. Thanks for showing us that one.

amazingflapjack · Jul 14, 2012

Neat-but I'd be tempted to carry it! I wonder what value the "forum" would place on this piece if presented in a "What should I pay for..." thread? Probably something like-"Yeah-I got one a while back for $400.00-you'd be OK for as much as 5.

jjgi5150 · Jul 14, 2012

Doc,

What a beautiful and obviously rare find. It really makes me wish that S&W was still building them like that today.

I know I will likely never find such a nice piece, especially out here in CA. Although I am happy with my 3" K-Comp that I was lucky enough to find on line, there is just something about the classic 19.....

Congrats on the find!

Take care,

JJ

H P Bushrod · Jul 14, 2012

WOW! Never knew 3 inch Model 19's existed. A friend of mine I work with has a 3 inch Model 66. I know a couple of thousand of those were made. Thanks for sharing the pic.

BCDWYO · Jul 14, 2012

Outstanding! Like a Yetti, I have still never seen one in person! I bid up to $1600 on one on GB once and the reserve still wasn't met so I gave up. I'm still healthy, but I doubt I'll live long enough to find one of those!

florange · Jul 14, 2012

Bill:

Can't wait to see in in KC next year. While I collect 3 inch RB models, I have never seen a 3 inch 19. Now I have to keep my eye open for one. Thanks for showing it to us.

Kurt

judge · Jul 14, 2012

Hi Doc - Had one for quite a few years, then sold it to another serious collector. Mid 70's time frame - got the letter from Roy Jenks which stated there were 45 to 50 made as best as they could estimate. Outstanding gun in every respect. Best always - Judge

mbliss57 · Jul 14, 2012

Bill that is another 5 star acquisition. You astonish me every time you post a gun.

tocohillsguy · Jul 14, 2012

Very nice. If someone else wants one, look what I found....

Cabela's: Gun Library: S&W Model 19-2 .357 Mag 3".

Model 19-2, Rare 3-inch barrel

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