I have not seen it yet but the fellow is asking $375 for it. I'm not familiar with this pistol has far as age and value so is that a good price? I have not seen it yet and don't know if its a 4 or 6 inch barrel as I forgot to ask him. I plan to look at it later today or tomorrow.
Good price for SW Model 19-4
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Bellevance
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Until you've examined it closely and had a chance to check out its function and condition (lock-up, bore, crown, cylinder play, stocks, finish, etc.) so that you can post the details here, it'll be pretty hard for anyone to give you an accurate estimate of its value.
I went and looked at it appears to be in almost in new condition. Barrel had some surface rust in it but he let me bring it home so I could clean it. I used some Sweets 7.62 solvent and it cleaned the bore up nice and shiny and I did not find any pitting. It locks up really tight and could not have been shot much at all. Grip checkering is sharp and has no scratches. He did knock it down to $350 but I'm still undecided. I see some listed on Gunbroker that go anywhere between $600-$700. Whats with that?
Guillermo
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Buy it
buy it now
buy it now
If it's what I think it is, buy it! I had two of them, 6" models with orange ramp front sights and white outlined rears. Those were the finest handguns I've ever owned, and I miss them both dearly. I sure as hell didn't get $350 for them either, but I'd bet that's a good price in this day and age.
And bring us photos please!
And bring us photos please!
The Bushmaster
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I don't see any photos of your new gun yet!!
I'm having camera problems at the moment. I notice it does have some spots in the blueing on one side of the barrel. Not sure how that happen when the other side is perfect unless it was handled and not cleaned good. Its not pitted but has removed the glossy finish.
I thought all Model 19 with the dash 4 had the pinned barrel and Recessed cylinder? I don't know the difference between pinned and not pinned so you may be right.At least that what I was told on another forum. This one does not have the orange ramp in the front sight though. Here is a very crappy picture with a crappy camera and crappy photographer.
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Bellevance
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That 19 has a pinned barrel, Ky. Looks to be in more than decent shape--even in that poor photo. Nice stocks, too.
I agree with everybody else. Buy it. $350 is a very good price on one of the finest all-around revolvers you can find anywhere.
I agree with everybody else. Buy it. $350 is a very good price on one of the finest all-around revolvers you can find anywhere.
woad_yurt
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Buy it yet? That's a good deal, guy.
Bellevance
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Regarding the Model 19, see this piece by R.K. Campbell, "Smith and Wesson’s Best Pistol."
It begins:
If ever there were a revolver of excellent, almost perfect ergonomics, it is the Smith and Wesson Model 19 Combat Magnum. This revolver is well balanced and offers more power per ounce than practically any other handgun. While the .357 Magnum may be considered a bit light for hunting, the fact remains that the original Magnum has taken every game animal in North America. The history of the Combat Magnum begins in 1899 with the introduction of the Smith and Wesson Military and Police revolver. This medium frame revolver is among the best handling and smoothest revolvers ever produced.
Read the rest at: http://www.gunblast.com/RKCampbell_SWsBest.htm
It begins:
If ever there were a revolver of excellent, almost perfect ergonomics, it is the Smith and Wesson Model 19 Combat Magnum. This revolver is well balanced and offers more power per ounce than practically any other handgun. While the .357 Magnum may be considered a bit light for hunting, the fact remains that the original Magnum has taken every game animal in North America. The history of the Combat Magnum begins in 1899 with the introduction of the Smith and Wesson Military and Police revolver. This medium frame revolver is among the best handling and smoothest revolvers ever produced.
Read the rest at: http://www.gunblast.com/RKCampbell_SWsBest.htm
Good gun, very good price. Even if it's got a few cosmetic flaws, that's a very little-used gun and well worth that price.
Understand these are built on a .38 Special frame/cylinder design, and they don't like steady use of full-power magnums.
Understand these are built on a .38 Special frame/cylinder design, and they don't like steady use of full-power magnums.
Well here's my attempts which did turn out better. I used a tripod but still could not get the right lighting I wanted. You can see the blemishes on the left side of the barrel in the top picture. I will go buy it from the fellow tomorrow. 
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Bellevance
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Looks even better in these pix, Ky! Nice find! You're gonna LOVE that 19.
Nice gun, and especially nice grips. They might feel a tad large at first (to many people they do), but once you touch off a few magnums you appreciate them as they help spread the recoil over more surface area. Those are worth $50 on their own.
The Bushmaster
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You WILL like that Mod 19!! That's an order...
madcratebuilder
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$350 is not bad for that revolver. It does have some extra nice wood on it. Don't let the surface wear put you off, if it's tight it well be a great shooter. The 19 was primarily designed to be a LEO duty gun. Patrice with .38spl and carry with .357. Personally I would buy it just for the wood.
friscolatchi
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I was able to find a 19-4 in 4" in perfect condition for 400. Great gun great trigger. The first time I took it out I shot over 200 rounds 38 and 357 (158's) and I was pleasantly exhausted. What ever you hear about the gun is true. It's more accurate than I'll ever be.
aHFo3
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Very nice find! I'm looking for a 4 or 6 to match my 2 1/2. Enjoy it!
orrwdd
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I was going to say "If you don't want to buy it, I WILL". Oh well.....
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