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[mot7981]

Hi, Got some excellent info on two S&W revolvers I picked up recently so I thought I’d try again. The only other wheel gun I own is one I’ve had for over 20 years. It’s a Model 19-4 with 4” barrel. One question relates to the general date of birth and the other relates to it’s current approximate value. I picked it up for $275 in the late nineties and even then it struck me as a beautiful piece.
I would rate the gun at 95% (of course I’m no appraiser). Gun appears to be in very good shape with not too much of a turn ring on the cylinder. It currently wears Hogue grips and when I picked it up it had similar Pachmayr grips which I still have. I do not have any wood grips. I also have the original S&W 19-4 box but no other paperwork. The serial number is 50K0338. I think the date of birth is around 1980 and the value would be in the $650-700 range. Of course I will defer to the judgement of the experts on this forum. I don’t plan on selling it but I am thinking about insuring the small collection I have on a separate insurance policy. I would appreciate any thoughts forum members may have on this subject as well - including providers. I’m excited to hear your opinions and any light you can shed on the pistol would be greatly appreciated. Thanks much!

 

[JP@AK]

The serial number is 50K0338. I think the date of birth is around 1980

A 1979 number; might have shipped the following year.

the value would be in the $650-700 range

In today's market, that would be about right. Maybe a little bit less because of the Goodyear stocks.

 

[Hair Trigger]

I've always preferred blued guns over nickel, but lately have begun to appreciate how beautiful a brightly polished nickel gun can be. I know the Hogue grips are comfortable, but a nice set of GA target stocks or some nice Altamonts would really make that already beautiful revolver pop.

 

[LPD256]

Beautiful gun. It would be fairly easy to find the right stocks. With a box numbered to the gun you would have a very nice package that could be quite valuable.

 

[Bumpus13]

The best insurance you can get is a large, heavy safe.

Unfortunately, it also tends to be the most expensive because now you have room to change that small collection into a larger collection.

Fortunately, it provides you a quality excuse to change that small collection into a larger collection.

Unfortunately, it might very well lead to the need for a second safe because the first one filled up faster than you thought.

Fortunately ...




Yeah, it kinda just keeps happening. There’s no cure.

 

[Beauetienne]

People are stupid with lust for the old M19's in my area. I think $800+ and it wouldn't last long.
Nice revolver.

 

[mot7981]

Thanks for all the input. I have a small safe but I'm running out of space. I guess I'm in favor of the strategy "determine the size safe you need, then double it"

 

[old bear]

Do remember that Hogue and other rubber grips will hold moisture which can lead to finish damage. It's considered a good idea to remove the grips every six or so months wipe the frame down and give the grip frame a shot of silicon spray.

Yours is a beauty, enjoy it.

 

[Ibmikey]

Altamont now provides S&W with their wooden grips and although a bit different than original look a lot nicer than the recapped rubber on it now.