Round-butting a K-frame

[Engine49guy]

The more I stare at the attached photo, the more I think this is a rebarrel. Not really an issue for me if I get it at the right price, as I still like the look.

Something is way off, the frame is definately not a snub frame, the barrel rib should be much taller .
I'm thinking the modern snub barrels may have a lower rib.
Compare your pic to the one in post 33 by viceunit above where the barrel rib meets the frame top strap, his fits perfect ( notice the frame doesnt step down) yours is way off.

 

[Borderboss]

Something is way off, the frame is definately not a snub frame, the barrel rib should be much taller .
I'm thinking the modern snub barrels may have a lower rib.
Compare your pic to the one in post 33 by viceunit above where the barrel rib meets the frame top strap, his fits perfect ( notice the frame doesnt step down) yours is way off.

Agreed. I'm going to walk away from this one.

 

[Borderboss]

Seeing the Patridge front sight leads me to think the 19 was barreled to meet the specs for an "Off-Duty Revolver" for the PPC Off-Duty Match. I have a 66 that I did the same to.
KAC

I think you may have hit on something with this particular gun. Check out the grips on it. I think these are older Hogue extended grips used for prone shooting. I used to put Hogue extended wood grips on my NRA Action guns. I think someone did the work on this gun with competition in mind.

I'm definitely out on this one. I don't mind customized guns, as I have plenty of them. But I want to do the work myself or know who's done it for me.

 

[VictorLouis]

... I think these are older Hogue extended grips used for prone shooting.

I think they are possibly Davis grips....or Safariland.

Moments after the above initial post, I see THIS ad right here.....
FS **REDUCED** Lime Green Bill Davis grips

 

[Borderboss]

I think they are possibly Davis grips....or Safariland.

Davis grips. That's right! Forgot all about those.