Pre-19 or Early Mod 19?

[Darkenfast]

I love the way the grips and the backstrap appear on these older Model 19s. They just look so well-fitted. I can only imagine the pride-of-ownership back in the 1950s if you were able to purchase one of these revolvers.

My problem, if I had something like this, is I'd really want to shoot the heck out of it!

 

[28WheelGirl]

Is the trigger shoe staying or going?

I haven't decided.