The ultimate Model 19/66 Combat Magnum thread

[05CarbonDRZ]

I would NOT have them engrave it.You will limit the amount of potential buyers if you ever decide to sell(never say never).The "engraving" they do now is done by a laser and a computer,It lacks the skill and beauty of the vintage engraved guns.If you are looking to make the gun special go for the master action job from the performance center.Just my .02.

 

[05CarbonDRZ]

Here is a 66-4 3" and a 19-4 2.5" both with Combats.

 

[WCCPHD]

Two of mine

Photos of the two 3 inch model 66's. Also have a 2 1/2 and 4 inch 66 and a "DSS" model 19 2 1/2 inch.

 

[jdbandit66]

Seriously is anyone ever wants to sell ANY of the beauties pictured, PLEASE let me know.
Awesome gentlemen.

 

[PALADIN85020]

Here's my "pair of aces." Both the Model 19 and the Model 66 have received full action jobs and carry my favorite Ahrends concealment finger-groove stocks. Couldn't ask for anything more!

John

 

[jjbrewst1]

My 66-3 high polish

This s my 66-3 2 1/2 inch. Tiger Striped S&W RB Combats in the mail

 

[Engine49guy]

On of the 200 3" Model 19-3's made for the French government with fixed sights in 1974.

I love this rare variation ,
Did it ship before the NYSP Model 13 designation came out in 1974 ?

 

[STCM(SW)]

M66-3 2 1/2" with custom grips.

 

[BJoe]

I love this rare variation ,
Did it ship before the NYSP Model 13 designation came out in 1974 ?

The best part of French guns is most were NEVER fired, and only dropped once during surrender.

 

[CHASLX200]

Here is my model 19-2. Don't think this gun was ever used much and was taken care of as the finish is about perfect as you can get for this old gun.

 

[CHASLX200]

Another eye candy shot.

 

[Headstamp]

I enjoyed this thread so I thought I'd contribute my only picture of my new 19-4. I'm the third owner and believe it to be unfired. Excuse it's Dick Special companion.

 

[snw19_357]

I love this rare variation ,
Did it ship before the NYSP Model 13 designation came out in 1974 ?

It shipped in Feb, 74 so depends on when in '74 the 13 was introduced.

The best part of French guns is most were NEVER fired, and only dropped once during surrender.

This one certainly wasn't fired, or much.

 

[bmcgilvray]

One of those "brother-in-law" deals that turned out so very nice. A late vintage 4-inch Nickel Model 19-4.

 

[gumpys]

Here is a 66-4 3" and a 19-4 2.5" both with Combats.

That 66-4 polished up like that with those combat grips is just gorgeous.

Eric

 

[Watts-On]

66-4 Lew Horton PC Sold to American Historical Foundation in 1994.

Nice but why is the front site moved back?

 

[PALADIN85020]

Nice but why is the front site moved back?

A large compensating barrel port is right in front of the sight.

John

 

[TAROMAN]

Wow, what a great thread!
My only contribution is this 66 that I picked up locally a couple of years ago.
While it was dirty and dinged up, the action was incredible.
The TT and TH should have been a clue.
Upon removing the sideplate was surprised to see that the inner lockwork had been jeweled.
Set to work cleaning it up and tossed out nasty old set of rubbers that it came with:

 

[Norsk_jaeger]

Here is my 4" 19-3. Love at first sight...

 

[got2hav1]

I will post my 19-5 SN ANF30XX. This is the second time around for this one. I bought it, shot it, (shoots great) and then sold it to a good friend. But I missed not having it, so I negotiated to get it back from him. Keeping it this time!