Smith and Wesson Model 19-3
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Ala Dan
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I personally haven't found but one Smith from the 70's era too be bad;
and it was a blued, NIB Smith model 19-3 that had a lock-up problem
from the factory. All other's, I've owned have been superb revolvers;
both, fit & finish wise. My current model 19's ( the previously mentioned
factory nickel 19-3, and a blued 6" 19-5) are both worthy of compliment.
Both have beautiful sets of Goncolo Alves (walnut) factory target stocks;
and neither is red-ramped, or with a white out-lined rear sight.
*FootNote: one of these days, I will take the time too post a few new
pics of the two; along with my Smith 2.5" model 66-4.
and it was a blued, NIB Smith model 19-3 that had a lock-up problem
from the factory. All other's, I've owned have been superb revolvers;
both, fit & finish wise. My current model 19's ( the previously mentioned
factory nickel 19-3, and a blued 6" 19-5) are both worthy of compliment.
Both have beautiful sets of Goncolo Alves (walnut) factory target stocks;
and neither is red-ramped, or with a white out-lined rear sight.
*FootNote: one of these days, I will take the time too post a few new
pics of the two; along with my Smith 2.5" model 66-4.
Sniper X
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i had a problem once with some primers on some .357mag backing out a hair whilst shooting my 6in GP100. It would do the same thing you describe, as in not lock up with ,38s. when I bought different .357 ammo it stopped doing that.
Tapoutking
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I recently recieved a 19-3 with a 6in barrel in deep blue. My father in-law passed and I remember him telling me about it and saying it was worth a pretty penny. It's beautiful and has initials (not his) engraved on the frame. I will take pics and post.
robctwo
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Welcome to the forum.
Getting a gun from a relative is really special. I have my Dad's guns now that he is gone. I also got a pistol from my father-in-law, which came from his dad.
Pictures are required.
My 19-3 which was nib to me a few months ago. I put Ahrends grips on it for the range.
My 6" from Vermont.
Getting a gun from a relative is really special. I have my Dad's guns now that he is gone. I also got a pistol from my father-in-law, which came from his dad.
Pictures are required.
My 19-3 which was nib to me a few months ago. I put Ahrends grips on it for the range.
My 6" from Vermont.
I agree with Oro, I have seen a few older S&W revolvers that were not set up right from the factory but the model 19 is overall very nice. I paid in between $200 to $235 for mine and have given the 19-2 with the Pachmayr grips to my son years ago.
If a revolver binds up, I check if it is clean under the extractor star and then for end shake, the most likely cause.
If a revolver binds up, I check if it is clean under the extractor star and then for end shake, the most likely cause.
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