19-3 I don't really need it, but . . .

[wrangler5]

My LGS just put out a very clean 19-3, S/N 5K41***. It's a round butt 2.5 incher, pinned and recessed, with non-diamond Magna grip panels that number to the gun. Standard hammer and trigger. It has a very faint turn line, and the front ramp is black with no colored insert. It has been fired a bit, but I see no scratches or finish wear anywhere on the bright blue finish. No box or papers, though.

They're asking $849, which strikes me as a good price for a very clean K frame snubbie these days. Like I say, I don't really need it, but I have lots of 38 Special ammo on hand from when I shot IDPA with a 4" Model 10, and the force is strong with this one. Am I thinking right on the value?

 

[robertrwalsh]

Need has very little to do with it. That isn't a GREAT deal but is far from unreasonable in the current market. I have one like that and I like it a lot. In fact I actually qualified with it a while back. It points very well for me and has the benefit of looking cool. SCORE for you. Congrats.

 

[geen]

$850 for a P&R Model 19 to me is a fair price some might say more than fair.

 

[rjm6120]

$850 for a P&R Model 19 to me is a fair price some might say more than fair.

Agreed....ESPECIALLY for a snub. I'd snag it if you haven't already. It won't last long.

 

[white cloud]

The gun you describe would be close to $1000 here.

 

[viceunit]

I bought my 6K59***19-3 snub February 1976. Still have it. Paid $165 back then

 

[Bald1]

Don't need it???????? Of course you need it. We all need it ! That's a good price in my area. Just saw a 66-2 with non matching grips go for $899

 

[majick47]

$849 more than a fair price for a M-19-3 with 2.5 barrel. Many LGS would have it tagged at $1K.

 

[Pine_Worker]

You absolutely need to buy it!

 

[stansdds]

In today's market, a 2 1/2 inch barrel Model 19 in excellent condition is easily $1000.

 

[SAFireman]

In today's market, a 2 1/2 inch barrel Model 19 in excellent condition is easily $1000.

Yup, this.....

I am fixing to list a 19-5 for more than that, and I expect to sell it in hours locally. Same with 66 snubs, they are going over a grand for nice guns.

 

[swagmeister]

Not a bad price for the current market. I believe that prices on vintage Smith revolvers in very good condition will only continue to rise. They certainly are not going to decrease in price anytime soon.