Looking for info

[cford716]

A friend has 3 pistols that I am trying to get any info on.(Year manufactured, est value, etc.)

- Model 19-4 / .357 / 6" barrel / Ser # 4 4K2 389 / Special features SW704 (only been shot once, has box and manuals)

- Model 37 / .38 / 2" barrel / Ser # AHF5016 / (box end under Spec. Ord. 5191) (Like new)

- Model 37 / .38 / 2" barrel / Ser # ALV0471 / (box end under Spec. Ord. 5191) (Like new)

Any info would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[two-bit cowboy]

The two Model 37s were packed and ready for shipping on the same Julian Day: 1985, July 10th.

They don't have pinned barrels, and the serial number won't be stamped inside the right grip panel.

Are they blue/nickel, round/square butt?

I've been seeing asking prices as you describe their condition between $500 and $600, but I haven't seen any sell for those prices recently.

I'm sure one of the Model 19 gurus will be along soon to help with that one.

 

[JP@AK]

Model 19-4 . . . Ser # 44K2389

44K numbers were issued in 1978. Ship date is likely 1978 or 1979.

An ANIB Model 19-4 with the 6" barrel is probably about a $600 gun at this point.

 

[cford716]

The two Model 37s were packed and ready for shipping on the same Julian Day: 1985, July 10th.

They don't have pinned barrels, and the serial number won't be stamped inside the right grip panel.

Are they blue/nickel, round/square butt?

I've been seeing asking prices as you describe their condition between $500 and $600, but I haven't seen any sell for those prices recently.

I'm sure one of the Model 19 gurus will be along soon to help with that one.

They are blue round butt.

 

[JP@AK]

They are blue round butt.

I know we use shorthand here for the alloy frame guns. But for clarity, those frames were not blued; they were anodized. The barrel and cylinder, being steel, were blued.