Model 19-2 6" needs a rear sight

[snorko]

I recently picked up a very nice Md 19-2, P&R 6" revolver in excellent condition. Love the old school S&W deep blue. Only problem is someone bolted a cheap scope on it and thus it is missing the rear sight.

Price justified the risk, anyone have a lead on a rear sight for an older 6" Md19? Would any sight from a 6" barrel K-frame of the same vintage work?

My fallback is to hunt out a poor condition 6" k-frame of the same vintage, poach the sight and sell the lesser revolver with the scope.

 

[824tsv]

Hello,
I believe I spotted one on eBay a day or two ago. Good luck on your quest. Boy, that scope does nothing for me.......except to say whoa...

 

[snorko]

Nice lead, thanks. My problem is the ad does not specify the model and my understanding is the proper rear sight needed for a 19-2, 6" is different form one for a 2.5" barrel and also different from more current models.

 

[824tsv]

Send the seller a message and ask what it's from. He has a lot of firearms related stuff for sale. If your not an eBayer, let me know and I'll send him a message.
Robert

 

[What the]

It may sound silly but have you tried Smith and Wesson yet? If not there is always Gun Parts Corp, Jack First Co. Midway or you could post a WTB ad right here.

Your gun sight should not be hard to find...you have a relatively new revolver which is working in your favor. Someone may have just what you need in a parts bin on their bench as we speak.

Good luck, by the way you bought a fine revolver.

 

[snw19_357]

Nice lead, thanks. My problem is the ad does not specify the model and my understanding is the proper rear sight needed for a 19-2, 6" is different form one for a 2.5" barrel and also different from more current models.

You are 100% correct.
Depending on when your -2 was made, it may have the later -3 rear sight too. If it's lower than K78, it should be the earlier style.

Have fun with the scope mount. I picked one up like that recently and the screws were corroded solid. It wasa a bear getting the mount off.

 

[snorko]

Scope removed with no problem. I actually look forward to mounting it on something more utilitarian.

The serial number of mine is K777xx so I guess it is the earlier version. Many thanks to the collective genius here, I spend too little time on this forum.

 

[MannyR]

I just order a rear sight for my 19-3 at Brownell part #940000542, might give them a call.

 

[snorko]

My thanks to all who provided info and special thanks to snw19_357 who has just the part I need. I am once again reminded that gun folk are some of the most helpful, friendly folks anywhere.