19-3 4" nickel

[DEF3]

What you all think, priced at 750. S.N. puts it around 76 or so. Will handle and check mechanics tomorrow. Before that i am
checking out a 19-4 blue,750 also. Both 4" no box ,papers or tools with either. Maybe come home with both who knows. Any special markings to look at on the nickel? This could be my first non blued revolver. Thanks all.

 

[Aircrewman]

I think it looks very good. As long as timing is correct and there are no flaws otherwise, it could be a very good deal. It appears to be lightly used. Just make sure timing is good and I think you'll will like using it (both)! Pricing seems to be good. They don't seem to be dropping in price too much.

 

[Model29-26.5]

What you all think, priced at 750. S.N. puts it around 76 or so. Will handle and check mechanics tomorrow. Before that i am
checking out a 19-4 blue,750 also. Both 4" no box ,papers or tools with either. Maybe come home with both who knows. Any special markings to look at on the nickel? This could be my first non blued revolver. Thanks all.

Looks great! I'm after a nickel 19-3 4" myself!

 

[norsemanhp]

Looks nice. And the price is right!

 

[ACE10000D]

That's a great deal on the nickel, average deal on the blued one

 

[Retired W4]

What you all think, priced at 750. S.N. puts it around 76 or so. Will handle and check mechanics tomorrow. Before that i am
checking out a 19-4 blue,750 also. Both 4" no box ,papers or tools with either. Maybe come home with both who knows. Any special markings to look at on the nickel? This could be my first non blued revolver. Thanks all.

As markings go, there should be an N on the rear face of the cylinder and on the left side of the grip frame. I have a somewhat earlier nickel 27 ND with no N on the rear of the cylinder but it is under the extractor star. The pictured revolver looks pretty good.

 

[stansdds]

S&W usually marked factory nickel finishes by stamping a letter "N" into the left side of the grip frame, near the bottom edge. The rear of the cylinder may also bear an "N". If the "N" is not on the frame, an aftermarket refinish is likely. Without box and docs, $750 would be good for a Model 19-3 factory nickel finish, but somewhere in the $50-$100 range too high for blue.

 

[Hawg Rider]

I think that either revolver is worth $750, and they are both P&R so that's a plus for me. I'm more of an N-frame guy, but I do own a few K-frames in nickel and blue. As a matter of fact, one of my favorite S&W revolvers is a 1973 4" blued Model 19-3...the Texas Ranger Commemorative. I think that the fit and finish is outstanding, and I really like the special features of the TR. Since I'm not a commemorative collector, my 19-3 is a shooter. Blue or nickel is up to you, and it could be a tough choice. But if both might come home with you what's the issue? Please keep us posted on what happens, and of course we need more pics. Good luck!

 

[DEF3]

Any concerns if the -3 falls into the period of gas ring being on yoke?

 

[Retired W4]

Nickel 37

I got this at the show this past weekend along with a couple 36's. Properly numbered stocks and original box. Shot and/or carried

I have no idea why I posted this 37 in a 19-3 thread. I think I thought I was starting a new thread. Attention to detail Tom!!

 

[stansdds]

Any concerns if the -3 falls into the period of gas ring being on yoke?

I would certainly inspect the forcing cone for erosion and signs of cracking. Unless you plan on shooting a lot of full power ammo, especially with bullets weighing less than 140 grains, the forcing cone is probably not going to be an issue. I will say that the move of the gas ring from the cylinder to the yoke on later production 19-3's definitely resulted in a thinner thin spot on the barrel extension.