Model 19-1 **New Photos**

[Doc44]

I don't believe anyone knows how many 19-1s have been produced and I am not aware of anyone keeping track of how many have been reported. Generally, this model variation was only shipped in 1962 and is what I would call "scarce". I am not current on pricing, but the one I have is 99 percent or better and I would not sell it for less that $1600 (if I was to offer it for sale).

Bill

 

[Engine49guy]

Looks like this thread comes up every couple of years but the OP was 2008 !

NIB with docs and tools in perfect cond maybe $1500 to the right buyer but gun only in super high cond IMO $900 tops.

We had a 19-1 sell for $600 two years ago and a VG+ condition no box for $895 like two weeks ago IIRC .
We also had a 19-1 in shooter grade cond with cosmetic issues advertise for $800 but did not sell .

 

[jo64ohio]

thanks for the info.i will be watching this post,when I find out more info. and the current values I will probably put mine up for sale under the "for sale" category.

 

[jjbrewst1]

Looks like this thread comes up every couple of years but the OP was 2008 !

NIB with docs and tools in perfect cond maybe $1500 to the right buyer but gun only in super high cond IMO $900 tops.

We had a 19-1 sell for $600 two years ago and a VG+ condition no box for $895 like two weeks ago IIRC .
We also had a 19-1 in shooter grade cond with cosmetic issues advertise for $800 but did not sell .

The shooter grade sold for $650.

 

[sbacpa]

Blue Book lists the 2014 price for a 95% 19-1 at $1050. A 98% is $1600. I would say yours is certainly between those with at least $50 - 100 for the box with tools. If you are going to buy/sell on any regular basis, an online subscription is well worth the money.

 

[paplinker]

Blue Book lists the 2014 price for a 95% 19-1 at $1050. A 98% is $1600. I would say yours is certainly between those with at least $50 - 100 for the box with tools. If you are going to buy/sell on any regular basis, an online subscription is well worth the money.

A 98% 19-1 for $1600.00 I think i might part with mine for that...

 

[Engine49guy]

Someone would really need to fill a gap in the collection which is closer to $850 for just the gun in high condition IMO.

The OP gun was LNIB with everything original in 2008 but back then they were much less.

Nothing mystical the transitional 19-1 is a leftover 4 screw frame with the new R hand threaded ejector rod and cylinder.

 

[vrichard]

I think it is worth at least $1200 or more.
Dick

 

[Doc44]

The 19-1 has the improved extractor rod and stem with a left-hand thread and 4-screw frame. This model variation doesn't generate the interest and value of a 29-1, but it is probably as scarce. I looked for many years before I found the one I have.

Bill

 

[1950jcb]

-1 thread

Glad this one popped to the top--that's the third -1 box I've seen with that tinted ink on the label--not sure of the significance, but feeling better about the one (27-1 6 1/2") I have.

 

[1950jcb]

-1 thread

Glad this one popped to the top--that's the third -1 box I've seen with that tinted ink on the label--not sure of the significance, but feeling better about the one (27-1 6 1/2") I have. I saw another -1 label marked that way at Denver a couple years ago. If anyone else has a box marked the same way, please let me know. Thanks, Jim

 

[jdpress]

Forum Members:

Just to provide full disclosure, I purchased this revolver new when I was in college at the Stanford Sport Shop in Palo Alto in 1960 or 1961.

I gave it to my wife after we were married in 1967 when I was an Army Infantry officer. We are still married 52 years later and she still has this revolver although she has not fired it in many years. Our youngest son who is a General in the Army and carries a Sig M18 will probably assume ownership of this family heirloom soon.

I purchased the target hammer and trigger directly from Smith & Wesson and had them installed by the gunsmiths at Kings Gun Works in Glendale, California. I selected Kings after I had them rework a Colt Commander 1911 and I was very pleased with the quality of their work. I had purchased the Colt Commander from a gun shop in Phenix City, Alabama, just across the Chattahoochee River from Fort Benning, Georgia for $72.50

I carried the Colt Commander for field assignments in the Army including 13 months in Vietnam as an advisor to a Vietnamese Infantry Battalion. I am glad that I chose to carry the Colt instead of this Smith & Wesson revolver!

J.D. Press

 

[t4terrific]

Photographs - Model 19-1:
























I'd give a mint for it. I've never seen a -1 before.

That ampersand is long!

 

[EarlB]

I'm glad it was resurrected too...I didn't notice at first how old the thread was. The first reply giving value I about fell out of my seat, was like WTH! Mine is a Nickel gun but I paid $1800 and have been offered as much as $2500 for it (it isn't going anywhere). God knows what it will be worth in another 20 years.

Earl

 

[sbowenjr]

It took me a minute to notice the date on the post as well. LOL.
I would estimate 2000.00 to 2500.00
I have been known to overpay but where would you find another?


I do think values are a little down right now but
Rare ones like the on mentioned above are going to command a premium.

 

[22/32 JDF]

I also could be a making a place for it in my safe. JIM

 

[ron b]

I have a box with the end label that looks like "pink ink" also. It's a -1 gun from March '63. I've seen other box end labels from that time frame (early 60's) with the same color ink. I think(just guessing here)that it was blue ink to start with that faded out ? I'm sure these were some of the first end labels used also as I've only seen this "pink ink" on -1's & early -2 box labels