WHO'S GOT ONE ? Mod.19-3 2.5 TH,TT,RR,WO

[Kframes4me]

I am interested in knowing how many on the site has the 19-3 or older in the 2-1/2 version with target hammer, target trigger, red ramp/white outline site. I go to about two gun shows a month and view GunBroker alot and don't see many if any. I found the one shown recently and it was listed as NIB and purchased it. I am no expert, not sure if it has been fired or not but as many say on here if you want and can afford it then buy it so I did. I do see 19-4 and newer to be more common with the RR & WO. I appreciate any and all comments. I wish everyone a happy & safe new year!

 

[sunnyd]

I don't see many like that. I have one with standard sights and trigger and I can tell you that it is probably my favorite shooter

 

[GerSan69]

I have a nickel 19-3 2.5 here. 8K serial number puts it from around 1975. It has a target hammer but no other target items. It had the grips pictured when I got it last year.

 

[dotdsd334]

Mine qualifies in your search. 19-3 TH/TT/RR/WO.

I like mine combat style

 

[gkitch]

Keep in mind that one must letter the gun for those features to "count" for lack of a better word. The hammer and trigger are easily interchangeable and were even sold off S&W parts racks in some gun stores in the 70s when TT/TH were all the rage. The white outline was a little mre trouble and more likely to be factory, while the RR was even more difficult to install later on. Still, I'm sure there were often those who ordered their S&Ws "loaded" with any expensive options available. A factory letter will tell.

 

[Kframes4me]

Thanks for the replies, please keep them coming. I have sent my request and payment to get a letter but it's hard to be patient. I forgot to list the year of manufacture which showers to be 1973.

 

[ISCS Yoda]

When I get home I promise to see which one mine is!!!! Lovely guns!!!

***GRJ***

 

[Maximumbob54]

I just know they used to be pretty common "upgrade" items. Besides the sights the trigger and hammer options seem so unlikely as factory options.

 

[Kframes4me]

You know maximumbob54 I would agree with you if I did not have the original box. The label identifies the gun exactly and sure looks period correct with the box. Oh we'll the letter will tell.
Thanks

 

[Kframes4me]

It's Here !

I wanted to share the arrival of my letter today, 3 months almost exactly to the day and we'll worth the wait. Confirmed the revolver was built as I currently own it with all the options and also provided a in depth history lesson. I appreciate Mr. Jinks service more then he will ever know. This is just part of what makes collecting Smith & Wesson's revolvers so much fun. I wish everyone peace and goodwill.

 

[Engine49guy]

Although the .500 wide TH and .400/.500 TT was common on the 6" barrel Model 19 as well as the occasional 4"
the snub CM is a concealed carry weapon "CCW" meant to be worn under some sort of concealing clothing ,

I do occasionally see a snub Combat Magnum with a .500 wide TT/TH but the extra hammer width increases the chances of snagging the gun while drawing it from concealment as well as sticking out more while concealed.

Around 1982 there appears to be a shift towards the .312 smooth "Combat" trigger with the standard .375 semi target hammer in snub and 4" combat length handguns,
Prior to that they mostly used the standard .265 grooved trigger with the semi target hammer.
Later snubs are more common with teardrop shaped hammers that taper in minimizing the square edges.

 

[Engine49guy]

Although the .500 wide TH and .400/.500 TT was common on the 6" barrel Model 19 as well as the occasional 4"
the snub CM is a concealed carry weapon "CCW" meant to be worn under some sort of concealing clothing ,

I do occasionally see a snub Combat Magnum with a .500 wide TT/TH but the extra hammer width increases the chances of snagging the gun while drawing it from concealment as well as sticking out more while concealed.

Around 1982 there appears to be a shift towards the .312 smooth "Combat" trigger with the standard .375 semi target hammer in snub and 4" combat length handguns,
Prior to that they mostly used the standard .265 grooved trigger with the semi target hammer.
Later snubs are more common with teardrop shaped hammers that taper in minimizing the square edges.

 

[Model39]

Early !970 Model 19-3 With TT TH

I bought this early Model 19-3 serial range K9XXXXX range that came with a .500 target hammer and target trigger from the factory (box indicates it was shipped that way). I added the smooth factory (black washer) Rosewood grips to improve the total look of the gun. Someday I hope to travel up to the factory and have the RR/WO sights put in/on the gun, along with several other revolvers I'd like to have the RR's installed in. Very Nice Model 19-3 you have.

 

[Minnehaha]

Here is my 19-3 with TH, TT, WO, RR.

 

[Art Doc]

A 19-3 with a 2.5" barrel will have a round butt frame. AFAIK back then there were no target stocks shipped on the RB guns. Well, I guess maybe those oversize "banana grips" might count...sort of, but I don't think of those as true target style stocks. Did S&W call them targets? The TT & TH could have been requested, but I suspect that very few were so equipped.

 

[The Real Hawkeye]

I am interested in knowing how many on the site has the 19-3 or older in the 2-1/2 version with target hammer, target trigger, red ramp/white outline site. I go to about two gun shows a month and view GunBroker alot and don't see many if any. I found the one shown recently and it was listed as NIB and purchased it. I am no expert, not sure if it has been fired or not but as many say on here if you want and can afford it then buy it so I did. I do see 19-4 and newer to be more common with the RR & WO. I appreciate any and all comments. I wish everyone a happy & safe new year!

You got a sweet one, there. I saw a pinned and recessed M19 just like that (2.5" barrel, round butt) at a gun show this past weekend. It was in really nice shape like that, but had a tiny, superficial, rust spot near the cylinder latch and otherwise not quite a perfect either. It would have come off easily, I think, with some 0000 steel wool and oil. He was asking $600.00 for it, but when I pointed out the rust spot, he indicated he was very flexible on the price. I'm sure I could have had it for $525, or thereabout. I had the money on me, but since I wasn't looking for one of those, I stayed strong and resisted temptation. Sometimes I regret it when I think of it. They are a cool configuration.

 

[Kframes4me]

SaxonPig, your comments have posed a unanswered question I have. Purchased the firearm online and it came wearing the oversized banana grips you mentioned and the grips you see in the post picture loose in the box. S&W letter states it left the factory wearing checkered walnut grips so safe to say the banana grips were purchased separatly? Thanks

 

[Art Doc]

I have never seen that style come as original equipment. I think they are replacement only.