Smith and wesson model 19-3 serial number dates

I have a smith and wesson model with a 4 inch barrel. The serial number is 2k and is nickel plated. I would like to when it was manufactured and how many were produced.

Doberman You posted this as a "Reply" to a dead, two year old thread. I've split it off for you so we can discuss your individual firearm. That said, I don't know how to answer a "How about" question. What is it you wish to know? I didn't expect such a prompt reply.

Smith and wesson model 19-3 serial number dates

Log in. Sign up. JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The only time that it has been shot was from that time until I joined the Navy in I estimate that there were less than rounds put through this pistol. When my parents moved to Florida in I got possession of the pistol, and it's been in my gun safe ever since. I'm cataloging all of my firearms so I'm trying to get as much information about them as I can. This is a Model , and the serial number is 2K The serial number under the grips on the frame, and by the ejector match. Other marking are: on the side of the frame under the grips, and also by the ejector 33 and G1 on the side of the frame under the grips, and G1 by the ejector This pistol is in near mint condition. Can anyone tell me what year this was produced? Also, an approximate value if you can.

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The Model 19 is chambered for. The K-frame is somewhat smaller and lighter than the original N-frame. Firearms writer and experimenter Philip Sharpe is credited for its development during the s when police agencies were asking for a more powerful round. Wesson agreed to produce a new revolver that would handle "high-intensity". Elmer Keith, a well known author and wildcatter at the time, was experimenting with hand loading. Winchester introduced the. Jordan's idea for a "peace officer's dream" [3] sidearm was a heavy-barreled four-inch K-Frame.

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Smith and wesson model 19-3 serial number dates

Log in. Sign up. JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. My Model stumps me.

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Sweet , shoot it often and enjoy it! I have inherited some Smith and Wesson revolvers and two of them I have no earthly idea what they are and was hoping someone could help identify them. Serial number is AUZ94xx The 3rd post in that thread you linked by James K has all the answer that my book has. Follow along with the video below to see how to install our site as a web app on your home screen. Late — Early S80, — S85,………. I've been reading up on this one and most seem to really like it. That's a few years after the diamond grips were discontinued around The gun is a non-functional, pitted, rusted mess but I'd like to know the date on it if anyone could be so kind. The actually belongs to a lady friend of mine who's brother also passed recently.

The Model 19 is chambered for.

Serial numbers ran from R to R that year. You'll get different opinions also on shooting. The serial number is K XXX Which kind of bullets would be the best with these guns for target shutting? ATV around and could be a -1 or I hit you up in the other thread, but I can only say Heavy or tapered barrel? Any help would be appreciated. I would like, if possible, to have this item dated. If I am reading my book correctly and I have the right gun A reasonable estimate for year of production would be Follow along with the video below to see how to install our site as a web app on your home screen.