3 inch model 19

[basskinginthesun]

Even if they had made a load of these I would rather have one than a 2.5in version. 3in K frames are just the bee's knees.

wish they had made more as well, feels perfect in your hands, and has a full length extractor which is a major plus, love the feel and balance so much im going to have to find a model66 3 inch for carry purposes

 

[muddocktor]

That is one beautiful model 19 and rare at that. And nickel is my favorite flavor too. Great score for you!

 

[RKmesa]

Great gun! I too believe it is the first factory confirmed 3" nickel 19-2 that I have ever seen.

Thanks for sharing,

 

[old bear]

Just general F.Y.I. With in the last year, a forum member posted photos of a 3" model 19, pinto. It factory lettered as such and was shipped to a factory sales rep. Neat revolver.

Sorry but I don't remember the members name.

 

[basskinginthesun]

pinto

Just general F.Y.I. With in the last year, a forum member posted photos of a 3" model 19, pinto. It factory lettered as such and was shipped to a factory sales rep. Neat revolver.

Sorry but I don't remember the members name.

I too remember seeing a member with a 3 inch pinto, actually 2 of them, they are very special guns from what I remeber and gorgeous as well . . I do know who the member is, dont know if it is the same person, but dont feel comfortable posting someone elses pictures. Gentlemen if you have a 3 inch model 19 please post pictures,love to see them.... dont see them to often

 

[snw19_357]

Another one of these from the exact same shipment as yours is talked about in the Spring 1999 Journal (Vol 33, No 1) and there's also a documented one that shipped to the George Cake Co, Berkeley, CA in September, 1967.

Here's another 3" 19 that shipped to CA, but it's a -3

 

[Absalom]

.....Gentlemen if you have a 3 inch model 19 please post pictures,love to see them.... dont see them to often

And ... there is my excuse to post about the "ugly duckling".

I don't have this gun, and the photos were lifted off the web, but I once passed up an opportunity to buy one and still regret it, just because of the uniqueness factor.

The Walther R99 "La Chasse", late 1990s vintage. The blue version was a 19-8, the stainless version a 66-5, both with 3" barrels. Built by S&W for Walther and only sold on the European market for a few years.

 

[gkitch]

I do believe that is one of the most beautiful guns S&W ever made. It is also about a perfect configuration for a carry gun, which is also a part of it's beauty. Pity they did not make more of them.

 

[RKmesa]

Gentlemen if you have a 3 inch model 19 please post pictures, love to see them.... don't see them to often

I've posted it before, but since you asked... This is my only 3" "Model 19" - actually there is no model marking on the gun... It got a bit scratched up by Mr. Alvin White.











Interesting letter:

 

[paplinker]

I've posted it before, but since you asked... This is my only 3" "Model 19" - actually there is no model marking on the gun... It got a bit scratched up by Mr. Alvin White.











Interesting letter:

Seeing it has a bobbed hammer i am really getting a vibe Mr Walsh might have shot it a little while before getting the Engraving.
Think i would have

 

[bananaman]

Another one of these from the exact same shipment as yours is talked about in the Spring 1999 Journal (Vol 33, No 1) and there's also a documented one that shipped to the George Cake Co, Berkeley, CA in September, 1967.

Here's another 3" 19 that shipped to CA, but it's a -3

Super NICE!!! Bob

 

[basskinginthesun]

awsome

RK absolutely stunning and also some very interesting notes about it possibly being the first round butt 3 inch 19, love the serial number too . always love to see scratched up guns from your collection, thanks for sharing . hoping the 3 inch pintos will show up, I have seen them and they look amazing as well. know theres at least 2 out there...

 

[basskinginthesun]

Another one of these from the exact same shipment as yours is talked about in the Spring 1999 Journal (Vol 33, No 1) and there's also a documented one that shipped to the George Cake Co, Berkeley, CA in September, 1967.

anybody by chance have a copy of the spring 1999 journal, vol33, no.1.... I would love to read the article, have searched high and lo cant seem to find a copy, at least a digital one.. thanks

 

[sbowenjr]

This is why I am so fond of the forum. Where else are you going to be able to view scarce revolvers like this. All above thanks so much for sharing. The hunt continues!

 

[bvoges]

Very cool guns guys!