3 inch model 19?

[Model39]

Model 19-7 3 inch "K" Comp With Spegel Rosewoods

 

[flagman1776]

My 19's are all 4"...
I still have this 3" 66-2 I bought new in 1986. Holding in my hand, it speaks to me.

 

[Scheebs]

Haven't been around the forum for some time. Below is a photo of my 3".
If you search my profile, you'll see a discussion about this M19 from years back. It has since been lettered and authenticated including front sight replacement. Was recently offered $1800 by a collector but haven't pulled that trigger yet. I love it too much.

 

[norsemanhp]

3 inch 19s

Wow! Awesome revolvers guys! Thanks for posting pics of those 3" 19s.

 

[blazer]

Thanks for all the pics, I didn't even know S&W made the 19 with a 3 inch. Yes AWESOME

 

[xray97]

I acquired mine a few years ago. Unfortunately Billie Weems engraved it at some point.

 

[Chukar60]

Thank everyone for the great pictures.
I have been tempted to bite on a couple 3" 66's but held off waiting for a 3" 19. It may never happen, but the search is half the fun.

 

[bob yerge]

19-3 3 inch

I have a 19-3 3 inch bluing is 97 % wondering the value

 

[bob yerge]

Can e mail me info

[email protected]

 

[murphydog]

I have a 19-3 3 inch bluing is 97 % wondering the value

Welcome! If it is a factory original 3", the numbers quoted above ($2-3000) are probably in the current range. Not many of these sell so it would likely be difficult to find current sales prices.

A history letter from the S & W Historical Foundation would be a very good idea to verify it came from the factory as a 3" gun. We like photos, by the way . Hope this is helpful.

 

[bob yerge]

yes very helpful i will be call smith and wesson and find out i do know under the grips it has a big 3 and not sure but serial number made up of alot threes a guy took serial number ran it and all it said was scarce model thanks

 

[murphydog]

Here is the link to the letter order form:

Smith & Wesson Historical Foundation - Letter Process - Insuring that the rich history of Smith & Wesson will continue for generations to come

 

[ladder13]

Here is mine

That's just gorgeous

 

[ladder13]

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

S&W Model 19-3 - - Calguns.net

Import stamp be damned, I'd buy that in a heartbeat....if I had the ducats that is.

 

[Texas Star]

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.

Interesting. Archer also designed the Chute Knife made by R .W. Loveless. Of course, that was worth more than $200.


Loveless told me that he got few orders for that knife, but I think it was excellent for the perceived need, for a practical survival knife. I couldn't afford the Loveless, but had a very similar knife made by the late Bob Hajovsky.