6" M19-3 questions

[Candyman]

..not trying to hijack the thread, apologies to the OP if I am doing so...

I have 3 CM, 2 19-3 (1 Blue & 1 Nickel) & a 19-4 Blued with all 3 having 4" barrels. I have found a 19-3 (it might have been a 19-4 LGS was closing & I was in a hurry) Blue 6" in very nice shape but not the original stocks & no box. It is pinned & recessed.

I really want it but is it truly worth $550 when it is missing important features? My brain says no, but my heart says yes I will be going by the LGS that is in possession of it in an hour or so, and I wanted to see if I could get a few thoughts on it from some of the pros.

Opinions please? ............Anyone, I am getting ready to go there now...

 

[18DAI]

I don't consider the original grips and box to be important features - if thats what you are referring to. I'm a shooter/accumulator not a "collector". Mechanical condition is what concerns me on a used revolver.

Locally $550 for a P&R model 19 is a fair deal. Buy it, shoot it, love it. Last of the everything you need in a revolver and nothing you don't S&W's. Good luck! Regards 18DAI

 

[Flint Ridge]

You can try to get them down a few dollars. Also, if you want it and aren't going to sell it, than what is $50 extra to be able to get what you want now. You can pick up some target grips later if you like. 3 years from now who will remember what you paid? Must say I do like my 66-1 6" as a target piece even over my beloved 4"ers.

Enjoy.

 

[Candyman]

I stopped by yesterday and bought it. They were closed by the time I got to the shop Monday. I'll post some pics later...

 

[KJM]

You'll be happy at that price. Like someone else said... if you say it's 50 dollars to high.... BIG DEAL!
You won't buy new guns for this price!

Congratulations. And enjoy it.

 

[M29since14]

You made the right choice. The price may seem a little high but I agree with the "so what?" guys. You can snoop around for whatever stocks you like at your leisure. Good for you.

 

[Candyman]

Well here we go. I am not the best photographer, but I did my best. I was fortunate to have missed the shop on Monday because Tuesday had 2 M14's.

Talk about eating ramen noodles for a while sheesh but I will do it with a big ole on my face. I picked up a 6" 14-2 and a 14-3 8 3/8" with diamond stocks. Both are beautiful. Bear with me and I'll get photos of them up as well.

No box or I should say 1/2 a box on the 14-3 ... why do people throw away the goodies ?

I can only upload 5 pics, I guess I should have chosen better The serial # is 4K429XX anyone have any idea when this puppy was born?

 

[Cobroller]

Very nice, Candyman.

 

[M29since14]

You did good, as they say. That's a great looking 19-3 and the more you shoot it the better it will get. Just remember to keep the yoke clean, especially if you are shooting mostly lead. In a few weeks you will forget all about the $550 - but you will still have that nice revolver.