19-4 My 1st Smith Revolver

[chuck17]

I believe that the Model 19 is the finest Smith & Wesson revolver in terms of versatility, balance, power, and overall good looks! Good score!

 

[snubbyfan]

Welcome from the panhandle of West Virginia.
Very nice, enjoy.

 

[silentflyer]

It's twin resides on my night stand every night, bringing peace of mind and comfort...

 

[Biginge]

Welcome Sir and very nice catch.

 

[Derosa]

Everything I ever wanted in a revolver and nothing more. Oh. Someone else said that before I. I have had one in my stable since 1974 of self preservation. Shoot it. Use it. Learn well its features and you will survive.

 

[Amir Fleschwund]

Good snag Willie. I like the dark grainy stocks.

 

[willie_H]

Again, thanks all for the replies and welcome to the forum. I've only got interested in firearms over the last few years. Most of my handguns are semi-autos, but lately I've began to appreciate revolvers. Seems I've been migrating to better quality guns from the eariler "T" word (I'm not sure if I can say it on the S&W forum) to Rugers and now to a vintage Smith.

 

[Elkins45]

My first Smith was a 19-4. It was my first centerfire handgun. My Dad actually did the paperwork for me because I was only 17 at the time and a senior in HS. Foolishly I threw the box away because I knew I would never sell it, not thinking about whoever gets it when I die.

I stumbled across the receipt when cleaning out some stuff a couple of years ago. Out the door price including sales tax and a box of 50 Remington hollow points was $238 I think!