Value of a S&W Model 19

[colliedog]

I have what I believe to be a Smith & Wesson model 19 serial number CSP0195 in 90 to 95% condition. Can anybody tell me when this gun was manufactured, if it is infact a model 19 and what it is worth?

 

[RobNDenver]

You might have better luck over at the S&W Forum. Great group of guys over there. http://smith-wessonforum.com/

 

[colliedog]

Thank you

 

[Guillermo]

100 dollars

please send it ASAP

 

[S&W-Keeper]

Look at the number on the bottom of the frame We can help you then.

 

[colliedog]

It is stamped Mod 66 and 4K8835. It has a 4in barrel and blue finish. I would put it in 90-95% condition. It also has CSP0195 stamped on the frame.

 

[GRIZ22]

4K8835 is the serial number. CSP0195 is an agency number, CO State Police, CT State Police? A little research would narrow it down.

 

[Racinbob]

Collie, it's a 1973 according to the SCSW. Probably in the first quarter.

 

[Racinbob]

A 66 that's blue? Now I'm stumped. 66's are stainless.
19's are blue.

 

[rcmodel]

+1

Something fishy here.

Model 19's are blue carbon steel.
Model 66's are bare silver stainless steel.

If it's a blue Model 66 somebody refinished it with black chrome or something.

rc

 

[sw282]

I have read over the years that some ss guns were finished black because of the glare. Its a common practice with the public as well as the govt.

 

[hwp]

It is hardly common to blacken stainless steel. It can be done but rarely ever is done.

Needs pics of the gun to determine what is going on here.

 

[earlthegoat2]

I have read over the years that some ss guns were finished black because of the glare. Its a common practice with the public as well as the govt.

It is hardly common to blacken stainless steel. It can be done but rarely ever is done.

Please note that all Smith and Wesson M&P pistols have stainless steel slides. These pistols are not rare.

 

[hwp]

As I said it is not common. It does happen but not much.

 

[18DAI]

Based on your description, you have one of the rarer model 66's.

The Connecticut State Police had blued model 66's made up for them, by the S&W factory. IIRC the blue wore easily, and the majority had the blue polished off prior to being sold as surplus.

If it is indeed 95% and you have the box and papers, it would bring $500 to $575......maybe a little more in the classifieds on the S&W forum.

Great revolvers the 66's, and yours is not common. I'd keep it. Hope this helps. TJ

 

[colliedog]

I would rate it between 90 an 95% based on the blue book pics and descriptions. I don't however have the box or original papers. Most of the bluing remains. Thanks for the info.

 

[The Lone Haranguer]

How does one blue stainless steel?

 

[18DAI]

S&W refers to this batch of stainless 66's and another run of 686's as "blued".

It is a coating, or process similar to Melonite, IIRC.