4" 19-3 - To pull the trigger or not...

[Walter Rego]

The older P&R Model 19's in excellent condition were selling for close to $1000 here in California several years ago. If it is as nice as described and includes the original box, papers and tools $1000 is a good buy in today's market.

 

[ontheroad20]

If it's not a special order finish can you send it back? Is there a three day inspection period for an auction?

No inspection period on auctions, you buy it its yours. Never seen a 19 with the bright finish. Would have to get a factory letter to see how it left and would be interesting to know if it left with those grips.
I look at it like this....I quit smoking cigarettes 4 years ago so if I go a little wild on bidding at least I have something to show for it vs. all the $$ I spent on smokes and nothing to show.

 

[GSP Fan]

I thought the grips might have been special order. I hope it works out for you. I'm learning here please let us know if indeed it was special order. Your right about the smokes. A friend quit and bought a 1970's Ford F150 4X4. Regardless that is a very nice M19. Congrats on the acquisition.

 

[bigmoose]

Never seen a 19 with the bright finish.

Well here ya go, my 19-3 with bright finish (B+)

 

[bigfatty]

Three years ago, I paid $1,000 for a 19-4 4" nickel without box or papers but in pristine condition. $750 two years ago for a 19-3 2.5". This year, a 66 no-dash advertised as 98-99% but not living up to that grade $1000, and a 66-1 that is nearly pristine (a great deal IMO) for $850. Oh, and $725 a few years back for a new Model 19 Classic.

OP, if you don't jump on that revolver, you will likely regret it. That gun would have gotten that price or more pre-COVID, and likely will get more than that if the market ever gets sane again.

 

[stansdds]

These days, $1000 for a blued, 98%+ condition Model 19-3 with correct box, papers, and tools is a reasonable price.

 

[Narragansett]

What happened to OP?

 

[Hawg Rider]

Model 19-3 TR

I'm more of an N-frame guy, so I only have a couple of Model 19s. In 2018 I paid $850 for a Model 19-3 Texas Ranger Commemorative with the matching bowie knife, wooden case, and goodies. It's a shooter and one of my favorites with the smooth target stocks, trigger guard cutout, and beautiful workmanship. I can easily see a minty 19-3 bringing a $1000 or more these days.

 

[GSP Fan]

I saw a Texas Ranger commemorative with the knife recently and it was a LOT more than $850

 

[kennicka]

What happened to OP?

I am still here...I appreciate all of the input. I am pulling the trigger on it. I have it on layaway and will post some pictures when I pick it up.

Thanks again!

Tony

 

[GSP Fan]

An excellent decision, you won't regret it.

 

[swage]

The 19-3 Triple T was what started me on the road to addiction with Smith revolvers. I think I'm up to 12 or 13 now.

 

[Neversink n Klapperthal]

no offense buddy,but you can pay 1000 for it now,or 1300 for it in a couple months...