[cedarsavage]

I mean the list of manufacture dates of the S&W Model 19's? I'd look it up myself if I knew where to look. I just bought my first big-caliber revolver, a 357 6" model 19-5. It is in great shape, came with a nice brown belt holster and I paid $230.00 for it. Curious as to the year. The serial number is AAT24XX. I have a fair amount of semi's. This is my first S&W. Is there some sort of method to the way they assign model number? I've been to three state fairs and a rodeo - never saw anything like that!

thanks, cs :D

[GUNKWAZY]

The 19-5 was made between 1982-1988.
I'm not sure about your serial number. Sorry.

Jeff (GUNKWAZY)

[Bacon]

1982
You should buy the "Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson" by Jim Supica & Richard Nahas. Great reference for S&W firearms.

[Majic]

I just bought my first big-caliber revolver, a 357 6" model 19-5.
Not to burst your bubble, but a .357 is a medium caliber not big. Big calibers start with the number 4.

[cedarsavage]

Thanks, all. 1982 eh? Thanks. I'll get that book (catalog) and maybe won't be posting new questions on old, well-known subjects! Good thing I don't embarrass much! "Big" instead of "medium" - oh, the shame of it all! And I am usually a stickler for correct terminology!
Anyway - I am going to fire the new (to me) model 19 today. Doing some reading and kind of think that 158-grain will be right for about anything I want to do. Seems everybody makes 'em, in all sorts of configurations in .38 spl. as well as .357 magnum. So, I got a box of cheapo PMC 158 gr. LRN to go out and have fun with. Strange grip compared to a semi, and seems to be a very light trigger on single-action. We shall see!

thanks again, cs

[tuna]

I have yet to find the list on the net also. I think I may have to break down and get the book. In the meantime, anyone know the born on date of a S&W Mod 15-3 Ser# K882XXX?

[Ala Dan]

A: tuna

Your S&W model 15-3 with S/N K882XXX was made in 1969, my friend. :D

[tuna]

Thanks ala Dan!