nickel plated mod. 19-3

[tommy mc]

need help in dating year of production .serial no. is 42491.i just bought it and it is in excellent cond.looks to be fired less than 100 or so times.thanks for any assistance, tommy

 

[tommy mc]

need help in dating year of production .serial no. is 42491.i just bought it and it is in excellent cond.looks to be fired less than 100 or so times.thanks for any assistance, tommy

 

[AirCommando]

Something doesn't jive with that serial number. A 19-3 should have a K prefix. Even if yours had a K prefix, according to the numbers, it would be a pre-19 made in 1948.
If you are getting that number from the bottom of the butt, see if there is a prefix on the left of the numbers, separated by a space.

AC

 

[tommy mc]

you are correct sir. i pulled pff the custom grip and the serial no. is 6k60721

 

[laytonj1]

1975.

Jim

 

[AirCommando]

OK Tommy, that is more like it. Your revolver was made in 1974. Sounds like a nice one!

AC

 

[tommy mc]

thank you all for your help. the gun is in really nice condition and i was just wondering how old it may be.i really like this style of revolver and wish smith and wesson would go back and make them again without and modifications.i am sure they would sell like pancakes.wonder why when they have a good thing they seem to drift away from a sure fire winner and throw the dice on something no one wants.they should read these forums and follow you all's advice on their new products.after all it is people like you all in these forums who are buing the product.and the quest seems to point toward older designs.thanks again for your time. tommy

 

[AirCommando]

You're welcome. Thanks for posting and welcome to the forum!

AC

 

[Allen-frame]

Someone say nickel plated Combat Magnum ? 19-3. ?? Ser.# 6K13xxx

Regards ,,,AL

 

[Lenshappy]

I bet it is chrome plated like your, Allen.

 

[Allen-frame]

Photo ,, If'n you call my nickel gun 'chrome' again ,I'm a gonna kick yer hind end.
Got that??

Regards anyhow , ,,AL