safearm
US Veteran
I found this Model 19-5 in the used case of a local pawn and gun store. The pistol is in great shape, very clean, tight lock-up, and crisp action. The finish is a smooth, matte black. I believe it's either Birdsong Black-T or something similar, it's not Cerakote (Note: Birdsong's shop is about 20 miles from me, and I've had pistols done by them.) It sports Pachmayr grips and a smooth, target trigger. The hammer and trigger are color-casehardened; the hammer is standard width.
When I got home, I did a little bit of research and found that the Model 19-5s purchased by the Dept of State's Diplomatic Security Service also had a matte finish, Pachmayr grips, and a smooth, .400 inch wide trigger. I found a photo of one of the DSS 19-5s, and this thread (https://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-r...12-matte-finish-model-19-5-2-1-2-barrell.html) and I think I might have a DSS pistol, or least one that was made at the same time to the same specifications. The serial number on mine is ANP57XX.
The first photo is the DSS 19-5, the second photo is my M19-5.
When I got home, I did a little bit of research and found that the Model 19-5s purchased by the Dept of State's Diplomatic Security Service also had a matte finish, Pachmayr grips, and a smooth, .400 inch wide trigger. I found a photo of one of the DSS 19-5s, and this thread (https://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-r...12-matte-finish-model-19-5-2-1-2-barrell.html) and I think I might have a DSS pistol, or least one that was made at the same time to the same specifications. The serial number on mine is ANP57XX.
The first photo is the DSS 19-5, the second photo is my M19-5.
