Smith and wesson model 19-3

[Lespaulplayr]

can anyone date smiths... got a great model 19-3 from a friend and would like to date it...4" blued ser#K8497XX any idea??? thanks all....

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[Key-Hay]

I found a book at Borders or B&N (one of those stores). Looked up my old 15-3 while still in the store and found out it was a 1968. Had no luck online.

 

[Natty Bumpo]

1969

 

[Lespaulplayr]

Thanks to all for the info... 1969... great year... got a birthyear gun...and sweet smith 19 to boot.

 

[NedwinP]

So you're saying a 19-3 is from the late sixties? I have always thought they were newer than that. Late seventies or early eighties.

 

[Mikej]

So you're saying a 19-3 is from the late sixties? I have always thought they were newer than that. Late seventies or early eighties.

Welcome to the forum!

Here...

Model 19-3 Production date

www.smithandwessonforums.com

 

[NedwinP]

Welcome to the forum!

Here...

Model 19-3 Production date

www.smithandwessonforums.com

Thanks! I think it be a great resource.

 

[NedwinP]

Where is this, Shaun, guy from the S&W forum? That genie knows everything. Too bad there isn't guise of some sort.

 

[coop44]

Funny I got a date of birth on my j frame in a few minutes, is the OP's google broken?

 

[BillM]

So you're saying a 19-3 is from the late sixties? I have always thought they were newer than that. Late seventies or early eighties.

The dash 3 had the longest run of any of the Mdl 19 dashes. First dash
3 was 1967, first dash 4 was 1977. So early 80's ? No.

 

[Mikej]

Funny I got a date of birth on my j frame in a few minutes, is the OP's google broken?

OP posted in 2012 and hasn't been seen since 2016. No idea what may be broken, or fixed, for that matter! LOL.

 

[NedwinP]

The dash 3 had the longest run of any of the Mdl 19 dashes. First dash
3 was 1967, first dash 4 was 1977. So early 80's ? No.

That's helpful. Thanks! So what makes one a Combat edition? The chrome finish?

Is there anything else in the serial number to denote when it may have been manufactured? Say if it went 9K79***?

And lastly, what rounds should be avoided as to avoid damaging the cone?

I feel like I'm in the right place

Thanks!

 

[RVTECH]

So what makes one a Combat edition?

The term 'Combat Masterpiece' was a designation given to the original K-38 .38 Special and later when S & W started using model numbers and it became The Mod 15.

The 4" Mod 15 was called the 'Combat Masterpiece' and the 6" Mod 14 was called the 'Target Masterpiece'

 

[titsonritz]

The term 'Combat Masterpiece' was a designation given to the original K-38 .38 Special and later when S & W started using model numbers and it became The Mod 15.

The 4" Mod 15 was called the 'Combat Masterpiece' and the 6" Mod 14 was called the 'Target Masterpiece'

Correct, the 19/66 was know as the 'Combat Magnum' and the 568/686 were know as the 'Distinguished Combat Magnum'.

 

[Mikej]

The term 'Combat Masterpiece' was a designation given to the original K-38 .38 Special and later when S & W started using model numbers and it became The Mod 15.

The 4" Mod 15 was called the 'Combat Masterpiece' and the 6" Mod 14 was called the 'Target Masterpiece'

I see that "Combat Masterpiece" added to "The S&W Model-19-3...." because it makes it sounds way more better. Kind of like the S&W M&P (Military & Police). Which was also used before S&W started doing model number on their guns. And has come back as M&P on polymer semi-autos. To each their own though. It would have impressed me 12 years ago!

 

[NedwinP]

The term 'Combat Masterpiece' was a designation given to the original K-38 .38 Special and later when S & W started using model numbers and it became The Mod 15.

The 4" Mod 15 was called the 'Combat Masterpiece' and the 6" Mod 14

Do y'all know of anyone who really specializes in these vintage revolvers if a guy wanted one deep cleaned and gone over?

 

[Mikej]

Do y'all know of anyone who really specializes in these vintage revolvers if a guy wanted one deep cleaned and gone over?

Tim Copeland Custom Gunwork's.

Copeland Custom Gunworks

Premium Gunsmith Service in Oregon

www.copelandgunworks.com

Up Estacada way. Might take awhile, but he knows his revolvers.

 

[NedwinP]

Tim Copeland Custom Gunwork's.

Copeland Custom Gunworks

Premium Gunsmith Service in Oregon

www.copelandgunworks.com

Up Estacada way. Might take awhile, but he knows his revolvers.

Excellent, thank you! I am in Estacada often. I'll give him a call