They must have had a bunch of the shrouded bbls laying around that they wanted to use up. I think there is more of this in mfg than we know.
Kaaskop49
Shield #5103
19-8 in .38 Special
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They must have had a bunch of the shrouded bbls laying around that they wanted to use up. I think there is more of this in mfg than we know.
Kaaskop49
Shield #5103
A little info to consider while deciding to buy the .38 Model 19.
The original light weight Combat Masterpiece Model 15 barrel with the skinny rib that was scalloped in just in front of the frame was more expensive to make the the Model 19's straight sided barrel. Ignoring quantities produced that Logically would make a Combat Masterpiece through Model 15-4 more valuable than the .38 that is the topic of this thread and that does not take into account collector bias toward older vintage. My as new in box unfired modern Model 10 cost within $5 of what an unseen police surplus from Buds would have cost. I'd wager that the majority of the members here would have opted for the police surplus Model 10.
One the other hand, SmithNut wrote the Model 19 really is a mis-marked .357 and the unwashed masses what magnums.
The original light weight Combat Masterpiece Model 15 barrel with the skinny rib that was scalloped in just in front of the frame was more expensive to make the the Model 19's straight sided barrel. Ignoring quantities produced that Logically would make a Combat Masterpiece through Model 15-4 more valuable than the .38 that is the topic of this thread and that does not take into account collector bias toward older vintage. My as new in box unfired modern Model 10 cost within $5 of what an unseen police surplus from Buds would have cost. I'd wager that the majority of the members here would have opted for the police surplus Model 10.
One the other hand, SmithNut wrote the Model 19 really is a mis-marked .357 and the unwashed masses what magnums.
Texas Star
US Veteran
Only if you live in Brazil or Mexico or live elsewhere a .38 is approved and a .357 isn't.
The dealer has gotten greedy.
Specialist collectors on this board will often pay more than the public. Most gun buyers want that model in 357.
The dealer has gotten greedy.
Specialist collectors on this board will often pay more than the public. Most gun buyers want that model in 357.
38 SPLs
Here's a pair of the 19s and IMHO they were made for Brazil ! They would chamber a 357mag as stated by SmithNut(one of them came from him)! They DO NOT command a premium price because of the "labeling"! Run away from the $650!
Here is another set of 38Spl made for Brazil on the 586s
jcelect
Here's a pair of the 19s and IMHO they were made for Brazil ! They would chamber a 357mag as stated by SmithNut(one of them came from him)! They DO NOT command a premium price because of the "labeling"! Run away from the $650!
Here is another set of 38Spl made for Brazil on the 586s
jcelect
