Another "What's It Worth" Thread: S&W Model 19 (no dash)

[tmh1]

I happened into this Model 19 last year at my LGS, and not being an S&W expert didn't even know that it was a no dash until I brought it home. It is in really nice shape for a gun which (according to my SN estimation) comes from around 1960. Definitely shows some holster wear on the muzzle end of the barrel and on the cylinder, but overall the bluing is in great shape. Locks up tight and shoots just great (I only shot it once, but after determining what it was, I have just left it in the safe). I am at least the 2nd owner, and the gun did not come with any box, accessories or paperwork when I bought it.

But now I'm looking at getting into Cowboy Action Shooting, and with purchases for that sport I'm not really interested in having safe queens sitting around. I've looked at Gunbroker and other resources for pricing, but it is really all over the place, and there really don't seem to be many no dashes out there for sale.

Any S&W experts out there that can give me a valuation idea from the photo below?

Thanks.

[highpower]

Hard to say without a few more pictures, but around here a decent M19 is going to be at least five bills. there is a big plus with yours as it still has what appears to be the original target stocks.

With collectors, condition is everything and holster wear will detract some from the value. So, without actually looking at it and taking into consideration that is a no dash, I would say that it should bring a solid $650-725. I recent was offered a grand for my -2 Model 19, but mine is NIB and has the box, paperwork, cleaning kit and SAT.

[Erion929]

Before seeing Highpower's post, I was thinking $625-700 depending on who's buying....so I wasn't far off from The Man

[shooting4life]

Need more pictures, looks like lots of wear on the cylinder. I would guess $700 for the right California buyer, maybe $800 if you want to wait.

[tmh1]

Thanks guys! Yeah, I know that it is impossible to make a decent estimate off only one photo which isn't lit all that well, but I appreciate the input you all have given. Now to figure out whether I really want to part with it.

Thanks again.

[curt1950]

I have a m 66-0 I bought it NIB last dec. at the ventura gun show for $750 I looked at it for about 3 months before shooting it. what a nice revolver ! Used like yours probably 6-to 650 I'd buy it from you but I think you should keep it, you'd never regret it.

[anothergunnut]

If it has significant wear on the muzzle and the cylinder and no box, it's not a safe queen. Shoot it and enjoy it without worrying about the value. It's not going to go down in value because you, god forbid, actually shoot it.

[Marquand]

Model 19-0 models don't come up for sale very often. Pinned barrels and recessed cylinder chambers can put guys like me in a bit of a tizzy. Here in the PRK, $800 is where I'd put it's value. In free America, about $100-200 less depending on locale.

[StefanJanowski]

Ill take it off your hands.

[jazman]

If it has significant wear on the muzzle and the cylinder and no box, it's not a safe queen. Shoot it and enjoy it without worrying about the value. It's not going to go down in value because you, god forbid, actually shoot it.

This.

[Mr. Beretta]

Nice looking model19 no dash.

If if doesn't have any major flame cutting between the forcing cone & top strap, locks up good & is "in time" its a $650 gun IMHO.

If it didn't have the 3 "T"s, target stocks (which look nice BTW), target hammer & target trigger, it would be a $600 gun IMHO.

Unless you need bail money or need to pay medical bills asap , don't sell it. Solid older pre lock Smiths are getting fewer & fewer.

Good Luck!

P.S..........................Don't sell it!

[ironhorse1]

It would sell for $700-$800 in this market. The 19 is the Smith & Wesson revolver to have for medium hands and an overall well balanced feel.

Check the bottom of the forcing cone for excessive wear or cracks from flame cutting.

That is the weak point in the design due to having to cut the bottom of the barrel to clear the yoke.

Shoot it and enjoy the finest handgun they ever made.

It will hold its value and you may never find one again.

irh

[tmh1]

It would sell for $700-$800 in this market. The 19 is the Smith & Wesson revolver to have for medium hands and an overall well balanced feel.

Check the bottom of the forcing cone for excessive wear or cracks from flame cutting.

That is the weak point in the design due to having to cut the bottom of the barrel to clear the yoke.

Shoot it and enjoy the finest handgun they ever made.

It will hold its value and you may never find one again.

irh

I don't know very well what I'm looking for on older S&Ws, but to me it looks like this gun sat around more than it was shot.

[ironhorse1]

Gunblast

That looks to be in great condition!

Here is a link to an article which will explain, better than I can, why that cut under the barrel has lead to some forcing cone cracks.

http://www.gunblast.com/Butch_MagnumLoads.htm

Keep it shoot it and enjoy.

I shot mostly full power loads until I bought a 686. Now .38's and medium .357 loads are used in the 19.

irh

[denpython]

If somebody is itching, they will give ya the 'scratch'.:-)

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