Which is the oldest model 19 Smith and Wesson?

Which is the oldest model 19 Smith and Wesson?

A stainless steel variant of the Model 19, the Smith & Wesson Model 66, was introduced in 1971. The .357 Magnum is the oldest “magnum” handgun cartridge. Smith & Wesson played a major part in the development and success of the cartridge and revolver that went with it.

What is the serial number on a S & W m19-3?

A rare S&W M19-3 was built for the French GIGN. In 1972 they ordered 500 of these revolvers that have serial numbers in the M&P range from D639300 to 639800. With only 500 guns produced, this is the rarest M19 version.

What kind of trigger does a model 19 Smith and Wesson have?

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.

Which is the rarest model of Smith and Wesson?

A rare S&W M19-3 was built for the French GIGN. In 1972 they ordered 500 of these revolvers that have serial numbers in the M&P range from D639300 to 639800. With only 500 guns produced, this is the rarest M19 version. This specific model 19-3 has a fixed sight and is pinned & recessed. It has a three inch barrel. Styles

How to tell the age of a Smith and Wesson?

In Neal and Jinks, S&W:1957-1945, there is reference to a factory change order dated May of 1922 that instructs manufacturing to put the MADE IN U.S.A. stamp on every revolver. Click to expand… The catalog date is a little conservative and the would be a “for sure” date by when all would be marked.

What’s the serial number on a Smith and Wesson?

With that serial number, the tables in the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson by Mr. Jim Supica and Mr. Richard Nahas suggest an early post WW1 manufacture date. your gun was built before the introduction of heat treated cylinders, a process that began around 1920-21 or so, at about serial number 20,000.