I went to look at a nice Smith model 19-2 for sale. My interest in quality older Smiths causes this to happen from time to time. I had called and talked to the seller and arranged the time. The seller mentioned he was in his mid 70s and the revolver had been in his family's possession since new. When I first looked at the revolver in person, I confirmed it had the target hammer, trigger, ramp ramp and white outline rear sight as well as very nice target grips. I inquired for any information about the use history of the revolver and was amazed at the information the gentleman provided. The 19-2 was purchased by his father who was a Stillwater County Deputy Sheriff. His father also worked for Wyoming Game and Fish. He also was kind enough to provide written information about his father and I learned he was a WWII marine who served 4 years in the South Pacific. I purchased the revolver and, as I usually do with a new acquisition, carefully removed the stocks to wipe down the frame. On looking at the inside of the stocks I discovered the name of the sellers father and Green River Wyoming written in pencil. The revolver was very well taken care of. It was made in 1963. It did come with the original instruction paper but no box. I learned a bit more about the original owner, who carried this revolver as his service weapon. It reinforced my thoughts of the "Greatest Generation".
19-2 Green River Wyoming
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Congratulations on the purchase of a very nice revolver and it is cool to know some history of the gun.
