Description:
FS: S&W Model 19-5 Prelock 357 Magnum revolver with the hard-to-find 2.5" barrel. It has a case hardened trigger, a case hardened hammer with the hammer-mounted firing pin and an adjustable rear sight, and, a fixed front sight. It has the factory wood grips and the larger target style aftermarket grips pictured on the revolver. If the larger grips are not to your liking they can be changed out in a matter of minutes.
The only issues that I can find are a slight cylinder turn line, a small area on the right side of the gun showing five small and barely discernable surface discolorations, that are likely attributed to improper storage, and a small scrape on the bottom of the factory wood grips.
The serial number dates this Smith to early 1988 making it roughly 34 years old. Short barreled revolvers are increasing in value and also make a great concealed carry or home protection firearm.
INTERNET INFORMATION
The Smith & Wesson Model 19 is a revolver produced by Smith & Wesson that was introduced in 1957 on its K-frame. The Model 19 is chambered for .357 Magnum. The K-frame is somewhat smaller and lighter than the original N-frame .357, usually known as the Smith & Wesson Model 27. A stainless steel variant of the Model 19, the Smith & Wesson Model 66, was introduced in 1971.
STYLES
The Model 19 was produced in blued carbon steel or nickel-plated steel with wood or rubber combat grips, an adjustable rear sight, full-target or semi-target hammer, serrated wide target trigger, or combat-type trigger, and was available in 2.5" (3": Model 66—rare), 4", or 6-inch barrel lengths. The weights are 30.5 ounces, 36 ounces, and 39 ounces, respectively. The 2.5- and 3-inch barrel versions had round butts, while the others had square butts.
The Model 19 was produced from 1957 (first model number stampings) to November 1999. The Model 66 was produced from 1970 until 2005. The Model 66 differed by its use of stainless steel and its smooth target-type trigger. The Model 68 was a limited-production version of the Model 66 made for the California Highway Patrol and Los Angeles Police Department chambered in .38 Special with a 6" barrel. Model 19 and Model 66 had the same trigger options. One of the last variations of the Model 19 ordered for police use was the 2.5" Model 19-5, special-ordered under SKU #100701 as the standard-issue sidearm for Special Agents of the US Department of State's Diplomatic Security Service. This model featured a .400" wide, smooth "combat" trigger, Pachmayr Professional Compac rubber grips, and most notably a matte black finish instead of the common high-polished blue. The 2.5" barrel Model 66 was carried by I&NS Special Agents until the mid-1990s when the agency adopted a .40 caliber semi-automatic pistol as its standard-issue sidearm.
Condition:
Used - See Item Description
Brand:
SMITH & WESSON INC
Model:
19-5
Caliber:
.357 Magnum
Item #:
956101543
Stock No.:
AZF7491
Location:
SC
Trades Accepted: No
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