Smith & Wesson 19-3 Year

[tony3581]

Can anyone date my Smith & Wesson 19-3? The full Serial Number is 4K23352.

Thank you,
Tony

 

[Hair Trigger]

That would be 1973. Let's see some pictures.

 

[Papa32129]

While we wait for Tony to post pics, thought I drop mine in.
19-3 9k44xxxx
Papa

 

[tony3581]

Thank you! Much appreciated brother!

 

[Hair Trigger]

Nice nickel guns, guys. Here's my blue dash-3, dates to 1974.

Tony, get some Flitz and go to work on the nickel. It will remove oxidation and bring out the shine. Then wax it with Renaissance Wax.

 

[Papa32129]

Those grips are nice on the blue!

 

[Hawg Rider]

Welcome to the Forum, Tony. Is there any family history behind your 19-3, or is it something you picked up recently? Lots of Model 19/66 fans here on the Forum, so you're in good company. Enjoy!

 

[Hair Trigger]

Those grips are nice on the blue!

Thanks, they do have nice color. The left side has some wear in the football cut from speed loader use. This was my second M19, my first revolver was a 6" M19-2 (bought in 1979), which I traded less than a year later for a 4" M66 no-dash. Sold it after 20-some years, (like an idiot) and this M19-3 is what I found a few years later to replace it. Got the box and tools but no paperwork with it, it's a 3T gun. Other side: