19-3 nickel with 2.5in barrel

[sfal7418]

Saw a 19-3 in nickel with a 2.5in barrel...round butt?... wondering avg price....had a blue box for a different 19
Thanks for any input/help
Al

 

[Smithboomer]

Whatever they are charging it is worth it. A nickel 2.5 inch M19 is a must own gun for every S&W collector. One of the most beautiful revolvers ever made IMO.
I love those K frames.

 

[ron 57]

Box

Check the label on the box. Some nickel revolvers shipped in blue boxes.

 

[JohnRippert]

Condition?

 

[CH4]

In nice shape, $1200+

 

[Xfuzz]

2.5 Bens too high.....

 

[CH4]

2.5 Bens too high.....

Not out west.

 

[robertrwalsh]

I just saw a real nice one on the used-consignment shelf here locally for $750. Almost bought it myself and I don't particularly like shiny guns plus I already own two blued ones.

 

[jscheck]

I bought one a few months ago for $700.00 but I feel like I got a smoking deal. I would think between $800.00 to $1,000.00 would be average in very good condition.

 

[sfal7418]

thanks for the input/help....gun is in very nice shape..blue box I think was for a different 19-3 will check it again...
thanks al

 

[CH4]

I just saw a real nice one on the used-consignment shelf here locally for $750. Almost bought it myself and I don't particularly like shiny guns plus I already own two blued ones.

Wow, that’s a great price, especially in CA. A blued shooter will go for at least that.

 

[xfarfuldog]

I love the model 19's particularly with the 2 1/2" barrel. But I end up owning the stainless model 66's instead. My only nickel revolver is a Detective Special. But I'd jump on a model 19 4" or less for $700 or so.

 

[JohnRippert]

I picked a up 19-2 off GB for about $700 before Covid. I expect mine would be closer to $1000 these days.

 

[sophie]

Check the label on the box. Some nickel revolvers shipped in blue boxes.

This is true, lots of nickel guns shipped in blue boxes. I have a Model 19 and a Model 10, both nickel guns shipped in blue boxes in 1980–81.

 

[Truckman]

I sold one of mine today with banana grips for $1400......Ben

 

[local_dirt]

thanks for the input/help....gun is in very nice shape..blue box I think was for a different 19-3 will check it again...
thanks al

Here's my opinion on that gun. If you hadn't bought it, I would have...

 

[local_dirt]

I picked a up 19-2 off GB for about $700 before Covid. I expect mine would be closer to $1000 these days.

Nice piece, John. I'd have been all over that one, too. I would have to say 19s and 66s are my favorites. I've got a few of them...

 

[stansdds]

I'd say $800 to $1000, depending upon condition. If it turns out the box is the one this Model 19-3 shipped in, then add a couple hundred. If you are in one of the not-gun-friendly states, then add more $.

 

[Hawg Rider]

Whatever they are charging it is worth it. A nickel 2.5 inch M19 is a must own gun for every S&W collector. One of the most beautiful revolvers ever made IMO.
I love those K frames.

I agree...a Model 19 snubby is a must have revolver! You didn't mention condition, but I would expect a nice nickel 19-3 to fetch $1K or more these days. I was extremely fortunate to pick up this minty nickel Model 19-4 (ca. 1978) a few years ago at a local gun shop for $550. I wouldn't take $1K for it now. I have a few shiny revolvers, but this is one of my favorites! The box, if in decent condition, is also worth some money on its own ($60-$80+).

 

[CH4]

I picked a up 19-2 off GB for about $700 before Covid. I expect mine would be closer to $1000 these days.

Yes, without breaking a sweat. I'll send a grand right now.