$1,000

[CajunBass]

I just checked. My dealer has a 4" Model 19 listed...doesn't say which dash, but I'd guess a -4. It's a P&R anyway. I'm a sucker for a 4" Model 19, so I'd probably get that one.

 

[Bill Bates]

For me it would be a decent but not pristine 2 1/2 inch Model 66. I want a shooter not a safe queen.

I love my 19-3 2 1/2 inch, even though it isn't safe queen and has some honest wear I see the advantages of stainless steel.

 

[PatriotX]

There is a 2.5" 686-3 locally with box etc that the guy is asking $1K for. I think it is a decent buy but have no interest in it.
But if someone were to just hand me $1K with the OP's conditions that 686 would be in my safe right now

I would jump on the 686 snub.

A nice model 63 would be a very palatable runner-up.

 

[vmtcmt]

5946.

I found it and will pull the trigger on it tomorrow.

Congrats. Truly one of my favorites. Change the hammer strut spring to lighten the 12# NYPD trigger.

To answer the OP, an SW1911.

 

[JH1951]

Easy! A S&W pre-model 36, model of 1953..... matching numbers, of course.

 

[JohnRippert]

I'd get a pre-war K-22 Outdoorsman. (Sold mine a while back, downsizing, and I miss it.)

Yup, this.

 

[Hair Trigger]

M25-3, 6" barrel. I think I could squeeze in under the limit.

 

[THE PILGRIM]

Dear Santa -
Please bring me a Smith Model 18.
No, actually I really haven't been that Good.
But I didn't get caught!

 

[steelslaver]

A nice model 12

I would replace the cylinder with a k22 cylinder reamed to 327 Federal and turn a barrel from the 32 cal barrel stock I have.

 

[carpriver]

I don't know the model number off the top of head, but i would buy a 4" 45colt revolver, have always wanted one

It's a Model 25 with a 6" BARREL

 

[OLDSTER]

A nice Model 39.

 

[URIT]

I'd buy a Smith & Wesson Model 4054.

 

[ACORN]

My first "love" was a blue 8-3/8" Mod 27-2 that got away from me. It might be wishful thinking that I could find a nice one for 1K but so is wishing someone would gift me the money.