Smolt

[Rodan]

I have gotten some pictures of the gun. It's in rougher shape then I remembered it.
The barrel looks to have been sanded. Maybe to remove the bluing so it would look somewhat like the frame. The frame and cylinder have multiple small scratches. (apologies Audie Murphy.)
Comments?

That might be an electroless (satin) nickel barrel... hard to tell from the low quality pics. If so, it will make a refinish more difficult.

I recently got a M19 with a 4" Python barrel, and I'd like to find a holster for it. Are there any off-the-shelf ones that fit?

Any holster for a 4" K frame that isn't tightly molded to the ejector shroud should fit. It may take some trial and error. An L frame holster will fit too loosely.

 

[mic214]

More detail is necessary for any kind of accurate valuation. 3" original Python barrels, especially stainless, are exceptionally valuable. The 3" Pythons sell for exorbitant prices, and the barrels are sought after for conversions. If it's built with a new Python barrel (not even sure if that's possible) that changes things. The 'smith who did the conversion will also have an effect on the value if that provenance is available. A Davis built gun will bring a premium over a home built gun.

I have not followed the market recently, but a couple of years ago, it was not uncommon for Smolts with provenance to bring $2k+ on the auction sites.

My Smolt is built on a 2.5" M19, and was built by Frank Glenn a few years ago.

That's a beauty! What grips are those?

 

[Rodan]

That's a beauty! What grips are those?

Thanks!

The stocks are Hogues, coco bolo.

 

[mic214]

Thanks!

The stocks are Hogues, coco bolo.

They are awesome looking...Thanks!

 

[H30]

"That might be an electroless (satin) nickel barrel... hard to tell from the low quality pics. If so, it will make a refinish more difficult."

I'm going to get some better pictures. I want to get an honest assessment of what the value might be.

 

[grizz700]

In 1979 I had a Smith 27. And I read the same article that was mentioned above, so I sent my 27 off and had a 6" python barrel screwed on it. It was a great shooter before I sent it off and when it came back it was even better and that gorgeous bluing was 50' deep. Went through a bad time and needed Christmas money for the kids so I pawned for penny's on the dollar. It hurt then and still stings to this day.