How much for a 19-3?

[357 shooter]

How about $4725! I thought Pythons were getting ridiculous prices but never thought a 19 would sell for so much.

*Edit ,Already posted should have put in the pre 1980 revolver.

 

[Hair Trigger]

Looks pretty nice, but I could have bought 6 at the price I paid for mine, and it looks almost as good (turn line). Somebody got in a bidding war, looks like.

 

[NCBeagle]

I saw that auction last night. No idea what's going on there. That is ridiculous unless those folks have inside knowledge that Elvis, or JFK, or the like owned that gun. Heck, I'll sell mine for half that much if anyone's interested.

 

[mauser9]

Unreal! Sounds like a World War of bidders. Often shake my head at prices being paid these days.

 

[nksmfamjp]

Wow! I have a similar gun 19-3 3T's….no box…..slightly more used….I'd sell for $4000, if there are any takers…PM me for pics.

 

[AR_Black]

That seller always has awesome examples. And excellent pictures….a lot effort on their part for each listing.

MANY high quality photos help sell guns.


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[Jeep 1]

Do you have that auction number? I would like to see who was bidding on it and what the ratings were
Tom

 

[AR_Black]

Model 19 that OP posted - # 970331267
"Winner" has good feedback, recent history of purchase high dollar guns, colts and S&W. Must have deep pockets !

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That good seller also recently sold a sweet K-Comp , # 968104754
..... DROOL ....

 

[357 shooter]

Do you have that auction number? I would like to see who was bidding on it and what the ratings were
Tom

970331267

That seller always has awesome examples. And excellent pictures….a lot effort on their part for each listing.

MANY high quality photos help sell guns.

Keystone sold some guns for me in 2021 and most sold for well beyond my expectations. One was a 586-8 they sold for $1175. Couldn't believe it , even after consignment almost a $1000. Way more than I paid for it.

 

[S&W-Keeper]

Wow,I would sell him all three of my dash 3's for that.

 

[JJOG]

I just picked up a 1978 19-4 this morning for $850!
It's near mint with the 2.5-inch barrel.
It has the two T's and Magna stocks..

 

[Bald1]

This is good news. I'm about to sell a 4" nickel 19-5 with box and paper work. 3Ts 1984…… I know it's not P&R but still, a rising tide lifts all ships.

 

[Protocall_Design]

Whenever I see sales like that, I always wonder if alcohol was involved. Either way, some people just have more dollars than sense.

 

[Benton Quest]

I will sell my Combat Magnum no dash for half that...

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[larondo]

I picked one up recently for $1k, 19 -3 pinned & recessed, 2.5" Magna Ported, re-finished in Nickel, came w/ Hogue rubber combat grips. Grooved combat grips in Super Walnut are on the way from Altamont.
I will post pics once I have it all together.

 

[larondo]

It's a shooter grade Model 19 -3. Serial # dates to 1969 as the year of manufacture. Pinned & recessed, 2.5" Magna Ported, now with Altamont Super Walnut Combat grips for better looks. The Hogue rubber combats it came with are actually great shooting grips. $1160.- for the package.
She's tight & snug w/ plenty of patina and character.

 

[JohnRippert]

If I won the lottery I would bid crazy numbers on stuff I liked. I wonder if someone who really likes S&W revolvers came into money.

 

[stansdds]

If I won the lottery I would bid crazy numbers on stuff I liked. I wonder if someone who really likes S&W revolvers came into money.

That is a distinct possibility. Either a significant inheritance, big win in gambling, or a lottery win.

 

[DeafSmith]

A dealer friend of mine offered me his 2 1/2 19-3, in excellent shape, original stocks, for 'only' $950 OTD....

I really don't need another safe queen so I didn't get it.

 

[gmborkovic]

AH my fellow members laugh now! Lets check next year and see what the going price is for similar examples.

 

[JJOG]

It seems as of lately my gun shop prices on pre 1982 P&R Smiths are on the rise! Although I mostly see guys 50 and over looking at the revolvers!

 

[raljr1]

I think there are some buyers out there with more money than they know what to do with. I was watching an auction lately and looked at past purchases for the high bidder. This bidder had won several auctions over the previous months with hammer prices totaling over $40,000. Now someone who can spend that much on guns in one month's time, runs in different circles that I do. I don't even try bidding against those types.

 

[Dave686]

My first PD gun in 1978 was a 4" Model 19. It had an absolutely flawless high polish finish. My Police Officer price was $175.

 

[Retired W4]

"Ultra Rare"!!! Yea, OK.

 

[Narragansett]

Whenever I see sales like that, I always wonder if alcohol was involved. Either way, some people just have more dollars than sense.

Alcohol and gun powder do not mix.

I have pristine, collector grade NIB 19-4, 3T. No turn line. I will sell for half of the 4700 +/-

 

[MSD2343]

I bought my 19-3 just a few years ago and felt a little bad that it had cost me $600.

 

[dogdoc]

Not a sucker born everyday but pure idiot born everyday

 

[DixieRanger]

Had no idea of $$$$ for 19's. Whata you think a cased nib 1973 Texas Ranger Commerative with tricked out 19 with Blackie Collins bowie with sheath and same serial as the 19 would go for? Slobber...slobber!

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[stansdds]

Had no idea of $$$$ for 19's. Whata you think a cased nib 1973 Texas Ranger Commerative with tricked out 19 with Blackie Collins bowie with sheath and same serial as the 19 would go for? Slobber...slobber!

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A hundred thousand million gazillion.