Heirloom Pre-19 S&W Combat Magnum

[rollin59]

Here are some pics of the S&W I bought from my 84 year old aunt, from my uncle's estate.

I took a belt sander and cleaned off the rust, it looks much better now.

 

[bamabiker]

That one cleaned up real nice. Congrats to you.

 

[LEO918]

Looks like it really cleaned up nice. Congratulations,nice work.

Leo

 

[firearmsunlimited]

Very nice and with family history to boot! Congrats!

 

[hsguy]

What brand of belt did you use? Looks like it put the blue back on after removing the rust! Might work well on an RM. Great looking gun

 

[rollin59]

It's been in the family 53 years, since new in 1958

 

[j38]

Good looking 19. Glad to hear it stayed in the family

Jerry

 

[4-Screw]

It's been in the family 53 years, since new in 1958

1958....did he keep the receipt or any documentation?

Congrats...it is nice to keep it in the family.

 

[smith17]

'I took a belt sander and cleaned off the rust, it looks much better now.'


And he has a sense of humor! Should fit right in.
Ed

 

[rollin59]

Here are some closeups of the rust damage after a little cleanup. I used my Milwaukee sander and some 3M 40-grit. Looks good eh?

It's not too noticeable if you're just holding the gun and not taking closeups under a strong light.

 

[WFR]

Here are some closeups of the rust damage after a little cleanup. I used my Milwaukee sander and some 3M 40-grit. Looks good eh?

It's not too noticeable if you're just holding the gun and not taking closeups under a strong light.

The case hardening on the trigger and hammer are Superb!!!
WFR

 

[rollin59]

Seriously, I used some 0000 super fine steel wool with some penetrating oil, veeeeeeery carefully, then a nylon toothbrush with some Hoppes #9, a few blasts of Remington gun solvent to the cylinder & bore, then a going over with more Hoppes inside & out, then a light film of gun oil for the bore & cylinders, paste wax for the grips and the whole gun.

I love the smell of Hoppes in the morning....smells like....old guns...

 

[rollin59]

I also have to admit owning 7 Rugers, 4 wheelguns, an auto and 2 rifles in various calibers, hope I'm not banished from the forum!!!

This isn't like Chevy vs. Ford vs. Mopar is it?

 

[rollin59]

1958....did he keep the receipt or any documentation?

Congrats...it is nice to keep it in the family.

I have the original box in fair-to-good condition, and my aunt has the receipt. The original receipt (no price on it) is dated 1958 and the gun was originally purchased in PA in 1958. Another forum member told me the gun was one of the last pre-19 production.

 

[rollin59]

Here's my new-to-me Smith with my other .357, an "other brand" (GP100) with 6-inch barrel.

 

[CajunBass]

I also have to admit owning 7 Rugers, 4 wheelguns, an auto and 2 rifles in various calibers, hope I'm not banished from the forum!!!

This isn't like Chevy vs. Ford vs. Mopar is it?

If they do, they'll have to kick me out too. I've got about a dozen Rugers, and a half-dozen (looks around) Colts...even a Glock and a...Hi-point.

Beautiful Combat Magnum. The first handgun I ever wanted.

 

[redbos]

nice to keep stuff like that in the family. I have a M29 no dash from my Grandfathers gunstore and just knowing it was from him as a gift, makes it priceless to me......

 

[JayCeeNC]

Very nice! Pre-Model 19's are one of my favorites, always good to see one surface from time to time.

 

[CelticSire]

Here are some closeups of the rust damage after a little cleanup. I used my Milwaukee sander and some 3M 40-grit. Looks good eh?

It looks alright, but it would look better if you get a can of the spray on chrome from the auto-parts store and make it shiny. Probably fill in some of the sanding marks, too.

 

[woodsltc]

Very nice ....... and it's great that it has a family history.

Thanks for sharing with us & welcome to the forum.

Don

 

[Maximumbob54]

OXPHO-BLUE® CREME - Brownells

This will touch up those spots if you want to.

 

[old bear]

I also have to admit owning 7 Rugers, 4 wheelguns, an auto and 2 rifles in various calibers, hope I'm not banished from the forum!!!

This isn't like Chevy vs. Ford vs. Mopar is it?

No sir it is not, with your sick sense of humor you will fit right in here.

You got a great revolver and a family keepsake for a great price, I'm glad that you and your aunt were able to come to terms to keep that guy in the family.

 

[Matt_G]

Very nice gun. Glad to see it stay in your family.
Great sense of humor as well.

 

[rollin59]

It looks alright, but it would look better if you get a can of the spray on chrome from the auto-parts store and make it shiny. Probably fill in some of the sanding marks, too.

Hey, great idea! I'm there! It'll look just like the bumper on a '58 Buick!

 

[rollin59]

If they do, they'll have to kick me out too. I've got about a dozen Rugers, and a half-dozen (looks around) Colts...even a Glock and a...Hi-point.

Beautiful Combat Magnum. The first handgun I ever wanted.

Yah I've got some other stuff too, rifles & shotguns & pistols & such, Winchesters & Marlins & a Colt, even a Springfield Armory plastic 9mm. But only the one Smith.

 

[rollin59]

Pre 19 details

Some interesting details on this one:

* No serial number is visible when cylinder is closed
* SN is stamped on frame under yoke, and bottom of grip frame
* Different number 383xx stamped on yoke, and repeated on grip frame
* Grip is grain matched on the bottom

Cool!

 

[rollin59]

One of these bad boys (in pristine condition with box, tools, papers) just sold on GB for $1,826. Serial 261606.
That one has the SN stamped inside the ejector rod shroud.

 

[sheriffoconee]

I prefer a wire wheel on my one horsepower grinder to remove rust, but that belt sander did the trick
Unfortunately, that is my birth year gun, and per forum rules, it must be sent to me immediately....PM me for full shipping information......of course, since you are new here, I will split the shipping costs with you....

 

[Retired W4]

As others have mentioned, the case colors are brilliant. Looking at the before and after pictures I'd say you did a great job of cleaning that gun up. The family connection is priceless, not to mention that it is probably a real tack driver. Great job and a great gun. Bless your Aunt!

 

[rollin59]

Smith in the box

I mentioned this has a box, here it is.

I seriously didn't do much to this other than give it a good cleaning, and a little polish on the grips. Looked like it hadn't been cleaned in 20 years. It has been carried some with a bit of muzzle wear, but probably not shot much.

The rust spot might have resulted from contact with the holster thumb break, which hits it right there. I didn't delve in to exact storage conditions, it's a moot point now.