Model 19-3, ship date please

[Pbchucker]

I found a Model 19-3, 4" barrel, blued, pinned and recessed, at my favorite local gun store.

Significant holster wear, a few very small rust specs under the rubber hogue grips, but fantastic mechanical condition, so I bought it. The best DA trigger pull of any gun I have ever owned, like silk.

Anyway, the serial number is K98681x. Can anyone give me a shipping year on this gun?

Thanks

 

[824tsv]

According to the Standard Catalog, 1970.

 

[Pbchucker]

1970? Excellent!
Maybe it is true when folks say, "They really did build them better back then."


Thanks for your help.