I have had this in my safe a while and have little knowledge of what it would sell for or be valued today. It's a snub and pinned and recessed. Target trigger and hammer. In the box with tools, paperwork etc....
S&W 19-4 LNIB Value Help
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JCS&W
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roman, first off, that is a fine looking M19-4. Probably shipped in 1975, and again, a fine looking M19-4. Value is so subjective, but I will take a shot based on what I have seen LATELY. I have not seen a P&R model 19 sell for less than $500 in good to excellent condition. Just for the heck of it, I checked the completed sales on GunBroker and there is a wide variance in prices. Most sold for over $550, but the average was skewed by one that sold for $800. If it were mine, I would value the package at $575. Prices are all over the place right now. Just my opinion.
computerdynamics
Member
Keep it! Revolvers just aren't bringing the value right now with the pistol/SD craze at it's height. It will surely be worth more in a few years, hopefully?
Tony
Tony
JCS&W
US Veteran
roman, I can see that I was not clearly stating what I found. A lot of the M19'4's that had sold were not nearly in as good shape as yours. The one that sold for $800, was dang near perfect, but still $800. Several had the hammers bobed, several had extensive holster wear and a couple, just looked really bad. What I should have said is that while I value the package at $575, apparently there are others who place the value closer to $675. Again, prices are all over the place for revolvers, but the M19's that are P&R'd are selling. Sorry for the lack of communication skills, apparently my blood sugar was low.
According to the Standard Catalog, NIB is $600. But, you know collectors...
pineappleshooter
US Veteran
Just got the same model in similar shape except no box or papers for $499. I live in the Philly burbs.
crofoot629
Absent Comrade
Closer to $1000.
IMHO
Emory
IMHO
Emory
akguy1985
Member
Thats a nice one.
Yea right, show one that has ever got close to that. Not even mint nickel ones gone that high.
Eric
computerdynamics
Member
I wonder how this 19-5 would stack up?
Tony
Tony
5Wire
Member
Here's what I've go on the 19 snubby.
Smith & Wesson 19 2-1/2 inch barrel. Revolver in .357 Magnum,.38 Special, Plus . Bluebook of Gun Values (33nd Edition) indicates between $325 in 95% condition and $550 in 100% condition for this gun. I have 50 recorded prices for this model gun from $395 to $795 over a period of 5 Yrs 4 Mos ending August 24, 2012. The average price as of that date was $548. No refurbs, no refinishes, regular sights. All represented as 95% or better. No distinction for import location or engineering revision, if any, no special editions, no distinctions for box, papers, tools. Current or last MSRP is $457.
Here's how the data charts out (note the chart is four prices behind the data). The Average Price trend was pushing hard at $600 as of July. Better than average examples would command higher prices. Using these data, a top price for something like you have, might easily trip between $740 to to about $830. You might have to wait for that level of pricing should you decide to sell it soon.
What's interesting to me is the number of guns coming on to the market is growing along with the prices. So Model 19 owners are, apparently, taking advantage of the appreciated value the demand is inducing. I'd expect the appreciation to continue, especially if the number for sale levels or begins to decline.
Smith & Wesson 19 2-1/2 inch barrel. Revolver in .357 Magnum,.38 Special, Plus . Bluebook of Gun Values (33nd Edition) indicates between $325 in 95% condition and $550 in 100% condition for this gun. I have 50 recorded prices for this model gun from $395 to $795 over a period of 5 Yrs 4 Mos ending August 24, 2012. The average price as of that date was $548. No refurbs, no refinishes, regular sights. All represented as 95% or better. No distinction for import location or engineering revision, if any, no special editions, no distinctions for box, papers, tools. Current or last MSRP is $457.
Here's how the data charts out (note the chart is four prices behind the data). The Average Price trend was pushing hard at $600 as of July. Better than average examples would command higher prices. Using these data, a top price for something like you have, might easily trip between $740 to to about $830. You might have to wait for that level of pricing should you decide to sell it soon.
What's interesting to me is the number of guns coming on to the market is growing along with the prices. So Model 19 owners are, apparently, taking advantage of the appreciated value the demand is inducing. I'd expect the appreciation to continue, especially if the number for sale levels or begins to decline.
PA Guns & Ammo
Member
I recently bought a very nice used nickel 6" 19-4 from a member here. I would say it is a 96% gun or maybe even a little better from my opinion of seeing other guns on here. That snubby you have is worth more than the average 4" 19-4. I believe you can get a solid $700 for it and maybe a little more. It is not worth $1,000 on here but maybe on Gun Broker you will get more. I have seen people pay ungodly amounts of money for firearms that were not worth much at all to begin with. If you sell it, put it on here first.
James
James
jframe
Member
gumpys, I'm not so sure that a $1,000.00 K frame is such a stretch. i foresee these guns, especially the snubs, approaching that value for NIB condition in the coming years. They don't make them anymore, and usually, that's what it takes to make something in high demand. We'll see; the market sets the prices. 5wire, you have GOT to be an accountant; keeping up with selling prices that way, and making those charts! 
Engine49guy
Member
The standard 2.5", 4" and 6" Model 66 as well as Model 19-3 and up can still be found closer to $450.00 to $500 in my neck O the woods.
5" and 3" guns and early 4 screw 19 varients of course are higher.
The OP's gun is a very nice complete package I would guesstimate at between $500 to $700 in SE Florida.
A 4" Nickel 19-5 closer to the $450 mainly because its not P&R,
In contrast the same nickel 4" four screw 19 no dash with diamond targets is an $800 gun.
All these are IMO of course not set in stone.
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