Just bought a Model 19. Not sure of the age.

[Milo Talon]

Bought it at a gun store, not a beauty and the price was only fair, but everything seems tight. They had it tagged as a pre-19, I'm guessing that makes it an older gun. The serial number on my paperwork says K263xxx. Anybody have an idea how old this gun might be? Thanks

 

[Riverboys]

Post a Picture!

 

[Bubba2014]

Manufactured 1955, one of the early ones.

 

[Milo Talon]

Post a Picture!

Unfortunately I live in California. Still at the gun store.

 

[imakmst]

c'mon now, no pictures, didn't happen

 

[Milo Talon]

Manufactured 1955, one of the early ones.

Thank you!!

 

[bigggbbruce]

You didn't buy a Model 19.

You bought a Combat Magnum.

They didn't produce to many, this one is K316xxx 1957

 

[rwt1405]

Sounds like you got yourself a fine revolver!

Congrats, and we NEED to see pictures, when you get her!

 

[Nightowl]

Yep, you have an early one. Serial numbers for the Combat Magnum began at K2600001. They shipped standard with target stocks and without the upper sideplate screw.
I bought a used one around your serial number in the late 60s and paid a premium for it as Combat Magnums and Model 19s were very hard to find back then. I wish I had it back. Don't let yours get away!