3 inch model 19?

[Texan]

All three are great looking, but nobody even noticed the best of the three..
Has that 4 inch 19 ever been fired? I can't see a turn line on the cylinder.
As a matter of fact I can't see one on the 2.5 inch either.

You're right, you need a 6 inch too........good luck !

Texan

 

[bgconsul]

I have the Model 19-3 3 inch barrel that you mentioned that was on gunbroker. I did not sell it since I thought it would be good to have the Smith and Wesson letter. I did get that letter back finally last week which says that the 3inch model 19 was a test undercover weapon alongside the 2.5 inch in the mid 60s. and the 2.5 inch won out and the 3 inch was dropped. Indication from letter is that they were not offered for sale. In August 1970 Smith made 14 Model 19-3 with 3 inch barrel , target hammer and trigger, RR front and wo rear for the State of California.. I have one of these guns and bought it new. It has probably less than 500 rounds through it and no holster wear. I am probably going to talk with more of you about it before I decide what to do next. i will post some photos of letter and revolver in short order.

 

[m.pieroni]

Mine

My 3 inch 19-2

 

[Rule 303]

I also have a true 3 inch Model 19. I picked it up at a gun show back in the 1980s. I paid $350.00 for it. When I picked up I thought it was a 2 1/2 inch model 19. The owner said it was a true 3 inch. I bought it and I didn't dicker with the owner.

Rule 303

 

[BAM-BAM]

My "Grail gun"......... I've heard the number.... 50 ...... were made but have no idea how many remained in the US...

I'm lucky enough to have 3 three inch 66s two -3s and a -4......

I got the -3s new in the mid 80s....for less than $300 out the door. Nobody wanted them; everyone wanted a 15 shot Beretta 92 or a Sig 226.

The -4 I found used in a LGS about 7-8 years ago.......priced as a used 2 1/2 incher $325......picked it up and never set it down until the paperwork was done!!!!!!!!!!!!!




but I need a "pepper" to go with my "salt".

 

[Hapworth]

I also have a true 3 inch Model 19. I picked it up at a gun show back in the 1980s. I paid $350.00 for it. When I picked up I thought it was a 2 1/2 inch model 19. The owner said it was a true 3 inch. I bought it and I didn't dicker with the owner.

Jungle Work

So...pics?

 

[sbacpa]

Here is mine

 

[Gryff]

The one owned by Mike Kelly is a 19-3, with FIXED sights, 1 of 50 of a French contract overrun.

There was a thread about these on CalGuns recently. I guy in my neck of the woods found one.

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=955807

 

[samwood]

Were any model 19-4 revolvers manufactured with a 3" barrel?

I have a 19-4 with a 3" barrel, red ramp front sight, and white outline rear site that I purchased at a local gunshop a few years back. It was magnaported, had an action job, and a polished trigger. I assumed the 3" barrel might have been swapped out for an original 2.5".

 

[05CarbonDRZ]

I know that a Forum Member has a Factory Nickel 3" Model 19,I think it was a -2.He got it from a local Gun Show with the Factory Letter....Must be Nice!

 

[Lt JL]

Samwood, that's probably my idea of a perfect concealed carry 19. I have a magnaported model 29-2, and it doesn't flame my nose hairs, so that .357 probably wouldn't, either. If you ever get tired of it..........

 

[feralmerril]

I own this Lew Horton 66-3. Supposedly its one of 300 made. Its ported with all the bells and whistles. A few weeks later at another guns hop I seen another that was identical except that one had a ivory diamond inlay in the grip. Never seen another since.

 

[CH4]

FWIW, last night I examined a 19-2 3" at the Reno Cabelas. I'd guess it to be 90 - 95% with stock magnas. Didn't ask about box and goodies. Asking $2999

Coincidentally, I was packing my 19-4 2.5" that I paid $600 for. May be rare, but not worth 3k for an extra 1/2 of barrel.

Hope it will help someone here that may need it for their collection.

 

[Engine49guy]

There was also a satin blue Performance Center 3" Model 19-7 "K" comp (right) ...
Should you ever happen upon one in your travels I highly recommend acquiring it !
pictured below with a 2.5" barrel 19-5 (left)

 

[John Fugate]

19-2 3 inch nickel

 

[sbowenjr]

Here is mine

Show off!!! But if u got it flaunt it! Right? When u gonna sell the Combat in Clamshell case? That's truly a Grail Gun for me. Have a good day Steve.

 

[Frank237]

Here is mine

A super rare 3" gun...WITH a rare YELLOW front sight insert as well? What a combination. Great gun...thanks for posting.

 

[Hapworth]

Got this 19-7 3" PC right here on the forum for a great price...

Beautiful revolver. How do you like those Hideout Grips? Are they the rough or smooth ones?

 

[johnyakima]

To Texas Star and SpartanDCI. I worked with Harry Archer in
1980. One day, out of the blue, he gave me a handmade fixed
blade knife by W.C Wilber. In the 1980's I was offered $200 for
the knife sight unseen. I didn't sell it.

 

[SmithNut]

Old or new, the 3" Model 19 is a special bird....


The one that has eluded me over the years is the 3" fixed sight export model... bummer.

The newer PC models are great to carry and a pleasure to shoot.