model 19 help please

[Biginge]

I don't see as many 19-2's for sale as I do others. -3 , -4,s abound. Is there a premium for dash 2? What is a fair price for 98% nickel, 4 inch these days in a dash 2 from 1965? Info appreciated and thanks. No box or docs.

Regards

Bill

 

[Desert Rat 416]

I haven't noticed much of a difference between Model 19 -2,3, or 4's other than the general "earlier is better" from a collecting standpoint. All three bring a premium over the later non-P&R 19's. I would expect to see an as described 1965 nickle 4" in 98% condition with an asking price of ~$575 or so in my area. Probably a $50 plus or minus on that figure though. Hope that helps.

 

[gutterman]

A 98% nickle model 19-2 from 1965 around here would go in the neighborhood of $650-$700.

 

[gutterman]

Sorry-my local is Texas

 

[mr.jbk79]

FWIW, I recently picked up a beautiful 4" blued 19-2 w/box & papers/tools for $550. Even though the grips were a few years newer then the gun, I think it was a great deal. I don't see -2's very often. I'm thinking nickel will get more $$$ if condition is there. I see 19's in all different conditions at prices all over the place lately. It sure seems quality examples are climbing quicker in value, especially -4's and earlier.

 

[Armyphotog]

I would think any -4 or older would bring a premium, as after that, they stopped pinning the barrel and recessing the chambers. I would certainly not be interested in owning anything after that.

 

[Engine49guy]

Basicly the 19-2 and earlier versions are slightly more valuable than the 19-3 and later versions because they have diamond target grips ,

The early nickel 19's usually bring a premium and are visually different than later models
as a result of the factory changing the way they fixed the FS ramp to the barrel (around 1970),
Nickel versions made prior to that change have a blued FS ramp and blade vs dash 3 and later that have a nickel FS and ramp.

IMO A nickel 19-2 in high condition with original grips may be a $650 gun ,
NIB can be much higher and lower condition guns much less.

while its a bit blurry you can see the difference of an early nickel 19 compared to the nickel 19-4 just above above it (inverted).

One factor keeping the early guns prices up is that many were carried daily in LEO holsters destroying the original grips and finish along with any collector value.

 

[Biginge]

Thanks guys. Appreciate the info.

Regards

Bill