Info Needed

[Iggy]

Originally Posted by skosh69

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.

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.

[NAMVET72]

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

[orrwdd]

Originally Posted by NAMVET72

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

Congrats , 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

Bill

[Iggy]

Check your PM's

Another Handy S&W info site.

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

[NAMVET72]

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





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

[Dave Waits]

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

[Iggy]

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.

[oak1971]

Originally Posted by skosh69

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

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



Hey, you guys got any suggestions for grips?

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

[oak1971]

Originally Posted by NAMVET72

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





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

Very nice.

[Grizzman]

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.