Info Needed
 

I just bought from my next door neighbor a S&W 357 magnum, it doesn't say what Model it is or what type of frame. Need your help to figure this out.

Will post pics Very Shortly.........

Clyde

When you open the cylinder, the model number and serial number are stamped in the valley area. Sorry, I do not know the correct wording for the parts areas yet.
That's where they are on mine.

cylinder "crane"..i "think" is what it's called

Skosh is correct, Clyde .
swing out the cylinder and you'll see it on the frame just under where the barrel starts


..L.T.A.

Yes, he is right got myself a S&W Model 19-6............

Clyde

Okay, it's a K-Frame 357magnum. the -6 indicates it probably has the dreaded Lock on it right by the cylinder-release( Which I can tell you later how to remove,Shhhhhh.)

I have a Model 66-62-1/2" bbl. the SS brother to yours, it had..er...has the lock on it.

Dave,
There is No Idiot Lock on mine.


Clyde

Well, where the hell are the pictures that you promised? :D

Fin

Pics or else!

Yeah, what they said!!!! If we don't see pics, we'll be forced to banish you to Kimberland........Buhwahhahahaha:cool::cool:

Here's mine, given to me Saturday from my brother, what a great guy...last time I fired this beast was 24 yrs ago.....

http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/...17-11001-1.jpg

Hey, you guys got any suggestions for grips?

Here is a handy link about S&W from another forum.

http://www.northeastshooters.com/vbu...Date-a-S-amp-W

The serial number is on the butt. You may have to remove the grips to see it.

The other numbers on the frame and under the stocks, are factory assembly numbers and have no meaning after leaving the factory.

The model 19 was referred to as a Combat Magnum previous to S&W adopting the Model number system in 1957

The dash number as in 19-6 etc refers to various changes made during the times the gun was produced.

The link in the post above will give you a great deal of information including when and what the dash changes mean.

Thanks Iggy, that Thread showed me my S&W Model 19 was made in 1980.

Clyde

Congrats Clyde, you've got yourself a fine wheelgun there. I still have one that was my first handgun purchase in 1972, a 19-3. I am using it to shoot in ICORE matches and the trigger is still as smooth as it has ever been. Mine is the 4" variety, what is the barrel length on yours. OMG no jokes here guys :eek:

Bill

Check your PM's

Another Handy S&W info site.

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=356710

Here is a Pic, it hasn't been Cleaned yet:

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/h...4/DSCF0634.jpg

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/h...4/DSCF0631.jpg

My pics sux I know it..............

Clyde

Oh, a six-inch. Most 19s you see are either fours or sixes. that's a nice one Clyde.

That's a dandy
 

I see it has the speed loader cut out Target grips.
Also has target hammer and trigger and red inlet front sight.
I'm betting the rear sight is outlined white.

You got a dandy.
I have a similar one.

Mine has standard sights, trigger and hammer.

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p...g?t=1303179340

I love that long barrel. It's like a Buntline Special.:cool:

Very nice. :cool:

Less than a month ago, I put Ahrends Retro Combat grips on my Smiths and am very happy with their fit to my medium sized hand and their appearance.

I definitely notice the increased recoil with them on my 629 versus the Hogue rubber grips it wore before, but it's well worth it.

One of these days, I'll take some photos of them.

Grizz

I got the Gun for $200.00. And Glad he gave me the First Shot at Buying it...........

Clyde

Wow.....that's a nice price for your nice piece.

I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

Grizz

Clyde....thats a nice wheel gun! Before my divorce, I had a S&W 686, Prob. my favorite wheel gun out of them all:D

super nice looking smith, I will give you 250:P

wow great buy Clyde....thats a nice Smith :-).

Good looking smoke wagon you have there Clyde.

Congrats Chief.

Fin

Hey Iggy, thanks again for the lead decoding the serial #. I ended up chatting with a guy from the S&W forum site and he says that mine was made in 1983, the first year, and early at that, Woohoo. Anyway, I plan to take it out on my birthday and send my presents down range. Also, I got a new MSH for the 45 and have been itching to try that out too.

Glad I could help

Clyde, you have a gem and you absolutely stole it at that price. The only thing I have to add to what has already been said is with respect to choice of ammo. There is a lot written about continuous use of any ammo less than 158gr cracking the forcing cone and S&W no longer makes replacement barrels for the K frame. Do a search over at thehighroad.org for more info.