S&W Model 19 .357...what are they worth?

[theflyguy]

Hey guys,

I have two S&W .357's, one blue, one chrome. Both are in really good shape, not damage, or scratches.

Any idea what they would be worth, if I tried to trade them for something at one of the local gun stores?

Ideas????

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[deadeye]

$350.00blue@ 98%/ $375.00 nickel finish.

 

[swoop]

I think you would do much better if you traded or sold them here. Gun stores can't give you true value.

 

[UncalledForGabe]

Yeah, the Gun Broker only gives 60% of what their resale value is. Its a ripoff for perfectly good guns that deserve a higher value. Its kind of an insult!

 

[JAFO]

$350.00blue@ 98%/ $375.00 nickel finish.

I would swap these numbers and go with that.

 

[jib]

Is there a -# after the MOD 19 ? Box or papers ? What are the barrel lengths ?

 

[theflyguy]

Not sure how to answer your question but maybe this might help.

Here are a few pics





I've had both for 15 yrs, all they've been doing is sitting in my safe. Don't think I've fired more than 500 rds through each.

 

[jib]

If you open the cylinder you will see the model number stamped on the frame where the cylinder yoke mates to it.
Both guns have pinned barrels and recessed cylinders or P&R, so on the the blued gun the MOD # maybe 19,19-1 19-2..... the other gun looks more like a model 66,66-1....
Having the original box with papers will increase the value as well as having the original wood grips.

 

[theflyguy]

The blue one is: Model 19-4 (4" barrel)

The chrome one is: Model 66-1 (4" barrel)

Hope this helps clarify...

 

[jib]

The chrome one is: Model 66-1 (4" barrel)

The S&W model 66 is stainless steel.

 

[whutdidyousay]