Texas ranger commemorative 19-3
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I saw two Model 19-3s with the modified trigger guard on display at the S&WCA annual meeting in Dallas, TX in 2004. One was bright blue and one was nickel. Those are the only two I have seen.
Bill
Bill
Hair Trigger
US Veteran
Renewing this thread to ask what is the consensus on value today (mid-March 2025)?
There's one at the local gun show, thought I might pick it up tomorrow if it is still there. He said he'd take $1350 out the door, it has the case and knife, and the SN's do match on the gun and knife, they are in the low TR6xxx range, don't remember the specific number. The case is nice inside, but has condition issues outside that can be mostly eliminated with careful work (which I am capable of). The knife is perfect, and the gun is a close to ANIB as I've seen, but it has been fired from evidence of scrubbing of the burn rings (but no damage). No measurable end shake, locks up tight and the SA break is as good or better than the M19-3 I already own (non TR) The bluing is not a bright blue and isn't quite as shiny as my M19-3, but it may just need a good wash 'n' wax, not scratches of any kind, and the TR star and barrel lettering is crisp and still color filled. The stocks are perfect, but don't have the fancier coloring streaks I've seen in pictures of others, and I believe these are rosewood. I did not see any paperwork, but the key for the case is there. Was there a sheath for the knife? I did not see one for this gun.
What do you say, guys? Worth $1350 ? I don't need it, but it is a nice commemorative set.
There's one at the local gun show, thought I might pick it up tomorrow if it is still there. He said he'd take $1350 out the door, it has the case and knife, and the SN's do match on the gun and knife, they are in the low TR6xxx range, don't remember the specific number. The case is nice inside, but has condition issues outside that can be mostly eliminated with careful work (which I am capable of). The knife is perfect, and the gun is a close to ANIB as I've seen, but it has been fired from evidence of scrubbing of the burn rings (but no damage). No measurable end shake, locks up tight and the SA break is as good or better than the M19-3 I already own (non TR) The bluing is not a bright blue and isn't quite as shiny as my M19-3, but it may just need a good wash 'n' wax, not scratches of any kind, and the TR star and barrel lettering is crisp and still color filled. The stocks are perfect, but don't have the fancier coloring streaks I've seen in pictures of others, and I believe these are rosewood. I did not see any paperwork, but the key for the case is there. Was there a sheath for the knife? I did not see one for this gun.
What do you say, guys? Worth $1350 ? I don't need it, but it is a nice commemorative set.
That would be a go...in my world.
A clean 19-3 will bring $850+
A clean 19-3 will bring $850+
Yes, the matched sets did come with a sheath for the knife
Unfortunately in this day and age the sheath is almost never included
I have to agree with Xfuzz, that would definitely be a set to add to the collection
Yep - go for it.
I have seen 2 sell online recently for $1700+.
Larry
Larry
A knife sheath was included with the TR set. Here's a pic of my TR6362 (also see Post #10 above).
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Jim Watson
Member
I remember telling the biggest dealer in my home town that I wanted one of those. Apparently he did not think I looked like I had $250 because he did not bother to come up with one.
fair price
lppd4
Member
IIRC the presentation case, knife and gun are all serial numbered to match. Mine don’t match but I don’t care still a nice package and worth what I paid for it.
Hair Trigger
US Veteran
I decided to pass on it. I have a 4" M19-3 from about the same time, and as nice as the TR was, I just told myself 'no'.
heckinohio
Member
Late to the party.....
Since you decided to pass on this gun, can you pass the information on to me??? I just got one with knife and sheath..box was tacky and I found a new box. I wouldn't mind have another..
PJH
Since you decided to pass on this gun, can you pass the information on to me??? I just got one with knife and sheath..box was tacky and I found a new box. I wouldn't mind have another..
PJH
