Latest addition - M19-3

[WVfishguy]

The wife and I found this Model 19-3 in a local shop, and we bought it yesterday. Four inch barrel, pinned & recessed.

This gun was produced in 1976, and has the original grips, but no box.

I know a M19-3 isn't that big a deal, but here's why I bought it - it is spotless. I'm not kidding; besides a light turn line on the cylinder, there is no wear on the bluing anywhere, not even muzzle wear. There is some wear on the grips. it looks like the wood got too dry.

I looked for any marks indicating it had been re-blued, but there are none. The bluing is the deep, rich S&W blue. The action is also perfect, and it's very accurate. It looks like it came right from the factory. Neither the guys at the range nor I can not tell if it had ever been fired, but it's hard to tell. I guess someone kept it in their sock drawer for the past 33 years.

This "sort of" completes our .38 caliber S&W collection. We now have several N-frames (three M28s and a 27), an L frame (586 no dash), some lighter K frames (M15, 13 and 65), and a J frame.

We have a 19-5 in 6", but the wife's been bugging me for a 4". Now we have one!

 

[brucev]

You have found and now own a beautiful example of on of the best revolvers ever produced by S&W. Sincerely. brucev.

 

[roaddog28]

You have found and now own a beautiful example of on of the best revolvers ever produced by S&W. Sincerely. brucev.

I agree with brucev. I just acquired a very nice 66 4 inch less than a week ago. I already had a another 66 4 inch but this deal was to hard to pass up. I bought this one for $300.00. I have most every Smith and Wesson framed revolver that was ever made. But my fondness of the K frame made the decision on this one.

Good luck with your new gun,
roaddog28

 

[HAWKEYE10]

The model 19 is a big deal to me. I love them!! Congratulations on your new purchase, and thanks
for the picture. Don

 

[butchkent]

The 19-3 looks great and it is a big deal!! You have an great example of one of the finest revolvers ever made. I know that it is near perfect, but you don't have to make it a safe queen. They are great shooters. Enjoy.

 

[rbmac52]

Great score! Everyone needs at least one Model 19!

 

[rogerb1583]

Ditto

Everyone needs at least one 19-3 in their collection! Mine is a shooter that has some holster wear as well as random scratches here and there. Just a little bit of honest holster wear. I shot it a couple of weeks ago. The first time in a couple of years. It is truly an amazing firearm! Take it out and shoot it! Enjoy!