The ultimate Model 19/66 Combat Magnum thread

[ROAD GLIDE]

My 66 no dash. Just added Hogue grip and shot 50 rounds, yes, it was fun

 

[Mitch_D]

.357 Combat Magnum

I bought this Pre-Model 19 from a forum member several years back. Still a favorite...

 

[sbowenjr]

I bought this Pre-Model 19 from a forum member several years back. Still a favorite...

I like your style Mitch_D! You walk softly and carry a big stick!!!! Beautiful & unique Combat Magnum

 

[sbowenjr]

Guys it's time to breathe some life into a older thread. I visit this thread fairly often. Here are a few pictures of my Combat Magnum 4" nickel collection. I am fairly certain I will keep going at least to the -5. So far the -3 is as far as I have made it.But I am still very excited to have found the 19-1! It was by far the most difficult to locate. I have been informed by a very knowledgeable collector that there are a few early serial # nickel 19-3's out there with blued front sight and proud pins but I have yet to locate one.
I'll keep my eyes open. I would like to thank all the forum members who have helped me with this collection.
As always thanks for letting me share.
This consists of (2) No dash Combat Magnums, (1) 19 No dash with TT & TH, (1) 19-1, (1). 19-2 and lastly a super nice 19-3 With TT & TH.

 

[Leatherhead23]

Guys it's time to breathe some life into a older thread. I visit this thread fairly often. Here are a few pictures of my Combat Magnum 4" nickel collection. I am fairly certain I will keep going at least to the -5. So far the -3 is as far as I have made it.But I am still very excited to have found the 19-1! It was by far the most difficult to locate. I have been informed by a very knowledgeable collector that there are a few early serial # nickel 19-3's out there with blued front sight and proud pins but I have yet to locate one.
I'll keep my eyes open. I would like to thank all the forum members who have helped me with this collection.
As always thanks for letting me share.
This consists of (2) No dash Combat Magnums, (1) 19 No dash with TT & TH, (1) 19-1, (1). 19-2 and lastly a super nice 19-3 With TT & TH.

Wow! Very impressive group, Stu! That nickel -1 is a hens tooth!

 

[sbowenjr]

Thanks buddy.

 

[Birdgun]

I'll contribute pics my 19-3. Best shooting handgun I've ever shot.

Thanks for looking.

God bless,
Birdgun

 

[CajunBass]

I don't think I've added this one to the thread.

19-3

 

[sbowenjr]

Does anyone have a early s/n nickel 19-3 4" with blued front sight and proud pins? I would like to see a picture of one. I have seen them in blue finish but not nickel.

 

[Leatherhead23]

Does anyone have a early s/n nickel 19-3 4" with blued front sight and proud pins? I would like to see a picture of one. I have seen them in blue finish but not nickel.

I believe Engine49guy may have one..

 

[SuperGoat]

My rough 19-2. Hate the pachs on it but otherwise love this gun.

 

[SuperGoat]

I would hate for this thread to die out (already took a hit with photobucket taking away most of the photos). Plus since I last posted I have another 19 and a 66.
So now I have a blue 4" 19-2, a nickel snub 19-4, and a snub 66-2 (This is one gun model that I will continue to buy more of for sure):

 

[bananaman]

Never owned a 19. Not sure why it did not happen. In March at the local gun show, picked up a 66-2, 2'5" (1st 66). Surprised at how well I shoot it. Having cataracts done and corneas resurfaced, works wonders. My 10-5 also. Bob

 

[Gripgrabber]

Hay guys, two days ago I saw a 19-3(I think -3 P&R) looked unfired 2.5" nickel with bone grips at a local gs. I was shocked to see a 1,300 sticker wow, what's so special? Or did I pass up something special?
Good luck bananaman
SEMPER PARATUS

 

[Muley Gil]

Several people have suggested I 'letter' this 66 no dash.
I do have the original box and the action is very smooth.
Somebody knew what they wanted when they ordered it.
Smooth grips, w/o, r/f, tt, th.

Can you post a picture of the box label? That looks like a smooth combat trigger (.312" wide) and the standard hammer. The grips have been altered also.

That is a nice looking M66.

 

[Engine49guy]

Just a heads up my pre 1970 nickel 19-3 with blue pinned ramp base is a 6" with Baughman FS blade

I have seen only one pre 1970 nickel 4" 19-3 with blue FS ramp since 2011 but it was a total roach so passed on purchasing it....

 

[nate-dogg]

My 66-2

 

[daddio202]

Here is my 1978 nickel 4 inch wearing Altamont targets!!

 

[RoadVirus]

A friends 19-2 inherited from his Grandfather. I had it for a week for a thorough cleaning.

 

[1echo77]

Recent acquisition... essentially it was a gift. Never owned a 3" K Frame before though I've wanted one. You can't see the magna ports in the pic but they exist. Maybe you'll notice the black front ramp or the factory bead blasted finish... I'll tell you it came with really chunky laminated rosewood combat grips. I'll also tell you it has a square ejector star and the action is superb. I was told it was factory action. Hmmm... what did I get here? Why is mine slightly different from the other -3 and -4 models? Well, through the good folks in this forum, I've discovered I've got a somewhat rare item. It is a 66-4 built in 1996 for RSR group as 1 of 500! Fortunately it's not in collector grade condition and for that I shot the hell out of it. Magnums, wadcutters[emoji16], balls, hollowpoints... I absolutely love this gun and would tell anyone they need a 3" K Frame. Regards...