Wow! That's what I call a cream-puff unicorn Smith! Look at that shiny snubby! I'm going to watch the video again just to see it shine. It's hard to believe it's way over fifty years old!
My first revolver was a 19-4, 6 inch bought in 1982. Then in 1985 I bought a 66-2, 2 1/2 inch barrel. Still have them both and go to the range with me as my main line of defense. Well, that and my Remington 870
Nice. I like the recessed cylinder. I've got the 19-5 with the plain cylinder. I agree that single action trigger is better than some performance centers available today.
Absolutely beautiful precision firearm these 19-3 and really like the insignia on the right side …was shrunk and moved to left side with introduction of 19-5 in 1982. The 2.5” barrel is so so nice on this model 19-3 ya have. Just bought one for 639 and it’s identical to yours, 1973🤙🏼
Put a Tyler T-grip adapter on it and you will likely notice a huge improvement in the feel when gripping it. I have an identical twin to yours. Beautiful, classic revolvers!
Wow! That lil lady is TWO POUNDS! That’s quality steel. You know what a lot of people don’t realize about Smith and Wesson is that SMITH actually passed away in 1897! He had no heirs as he outlived his own children. SMITH was gone forever in the Smith and Wesson company. It was really Mr. & Mrs. Wesson’s children and especially their grandchildren that really enjoyed the bliss and the fame and everything that Smith and Wesson evolved into over those early decades of the 1900s since Wesson passed away in 1906. The Wesson family sold Smith and Wesson lock stock and barrel to a company called Bangor Punta in 1968…a conglomerate railroad company that was headquartered in Bangor Maine, and also a Cuban company. They made everything that was amazing that Smith and Wesson has been known for over the decades like the famed mode 29, which is the 44 magnum, dirty hairy gun of 1970s fame. Victoria Wesson and her brother Douglas were responsible for keeping Wesson firearms on the map and producing those beautiful firearms that we have all come to love like the model 19 here in this video. Isn’t it something how a company can go on to be a legacy throughout the world even though its original creators are long long gone over 100 years ago?! All I can say is thank God for Bangor Punta (the owner of Smith&Wesson) from 1968 to 1999 for producing some of the most amazing handguns on planet earth. Highly sought after and are now fetching huge dollars on the Internet market. All of that original machinery that made this 19 and the model 29 and so many other beautiful revolvers is rotting away in Brazil in and around the Taurus handgun factory…. but you never know maybe someone will come along and rebuild that stuff and start producing these beautiful, highly polished and desirable handguns once again.
Man, that one is in great shape. I looked for one for many years. Finally found one. It was my pride and joy. My son in law liked it so much I made the sacrifice and gave it to him. Six months later they were divorced. I’m looking again. Great video sir.
What a beautiful classic piece. The only thing it’s missing is that useful and well thought out internal lock system. Perhaps you’d want to send it in and have them drill a pretty hole right in the side panel? No?
@@leaonardland9001 Yes great idea! How much will they charge to do that? While they're at it ask them to bust things up a bit so the quality standard matches what they're turning out now as opposed to what they were making back then. "Modernize" it.
good gun. I got the 2.5 the 4.25 and the 6 inch versions. 4.25 and the 2.5 are 19-4s. don't know what my 6 incher is. I have carried them , used them for work, and like them alot.
Wow! That's what I call a cream-puff unicorn Smith! Look at that shiny snubby! I'm going to watch the video again just to see it shine. It's hard to believe it's way over fifty years old!
I also have one made in 1970. That trigger is butter smooth and it points perfectly. Needless to say, it's extremely accurate.
My first revolver was a 19-4, 6 inch bought in 1982. Then in 1985 I bought a 66-2, 2 1/2 inch barrel. Still have them both and go to the range with me as my main line of defense. Well, that and my Remington 870
My wife has the Model 36 3 inch barrel "Chief's Special" version. Sweet little revolver.
Nice looking model 19 my friend
Well, I found another one. It’s a 19-3. It’s in about the same shape as yours. I’m happy happy. This one’s not going anyplace!
Nice. I like the recessed cylinder. I've got the 19-5 with the plain cylinder. I agree that single action trigger is better than some performance centers available today.
Love mine, "Class of 73" just like the one you have here and was dead accurate our of the box 👍
Yes it’s a pretty soft shooting gun for a 2 1/2 barrel . Easy to keep on target.
Absolutely beautiful precision firearm these 19-3 and really like the insignia on the right side …was shrunk and moved to left side with introduction of 19-5 in 1982.
The 2.5” barrel is so so nice on this model 19-3 ya have. Just bought one for 639 and it’s identical to yours, 1973🤙🏼
Put a Tyler T-grip adapter on it and you will likely notice a huge improvement in the feel when gripping it. I have an identical twin to yours. Beautiful, classic revolvers!
This is my daily carry , matching up with marlin in truck. Very Accurate. Great Video, Thank You for sharing
Wow! That lil lady is TWO POUNDS! That’s quality steel.
You know what a lot of people don’t realize about Smith and Wesson is that SMITH actually passed away in 1897! He had no heirs as he outlived his own children. SMITH was gone forever in the Smith and Wesson company. It was really Mr. & Mrs. Wesson’s children and especially their grandchildren that really enjoyed the bliss and the fame and everything that Smith and Wesson evolved into over those early decades of the 1900s since Wesson passed away in 1906.
The Wesson family sold Smith and Wesson lock stock and barrel to a company called Bangor Punta in 1968…a conglomerate railroad company that was headquartered in Bangor Maine, and also a Cuban company. They made everything that was amazing that Smith and Wesson has been known for over the decades like the famed mode 29, which is the 44 magnum, dirty hairy gun of 1970s fame. Victoria Wesson and her brother Douglas were responsible for keeping Wesson firearms on the map and producing those beautiful firearms that we have all come to love like the model 19 here in this video.
Isn’t it something how a company can go on to be a legacy throughout the world even though its original creators are long long gone over 100 years ago?!
All I can say is thank God for Bangor Punta (the owner of Smith&Wesson) from 1968 to 1999 for producing some of the most amazing handguns on planet earth. Highly sought after and are now fetching huge dollars on the Internet market.
All of that original machinery that made this 19 and the model 29 and so many other beautiful revolvers is rotting away in Brazil in and around the Taurus handgun factory…. but you never know maybe someone will come along and rebuild that stuff and start producing these beautiful, highly polished and desirable handguns once again.
Thanks for watching 👍 The old Smith’s are very special and a favorite of mine.
It's gun beatifull too, excellent grip Target..
Man, that one is in great shape. I looked for one for many years. Finally found one. It was my pride and joy. My son in law liked it so much I made the sacrifice and gave it to him. Six months later they were divorced. I’m looking again. Great video sir.
Hi, I own a S&W .38 spl model ; March 1894, excellent weapon and very precise, best regards.
THATS A GOOD LOOKIN GUN...
I have a Brand new LawMan MKII for 1970
...THATS the one my dad had and the one I've been searching for for almost 50 years...my unicorn...
Beautiful piece
It is beautiful.
My dream gun! Nice video.
Thanks for watching 👍
Very nice condition
I have a 6 inch 19-3... Always wanted a snubby!... What ya got there don't get no better for a carry gun.... Nice piece!
My dream mod. Love.
My grandfather gave me one in nickel plating. Love this gun.
That ought to be outstanding!!!!
Had a 4" m19 in nickel!
Essa máquina é belíssima no dia que eu puder com certeza comprarei 1 do mesmo midêlo.👍👍
The 19-3, 3". Is the perfect carry magnum. I have a nickel, 6" , mod. 19-4. Patridge front sight, too big to carry. Have to settle for LCR .357. 😔 ✌
Ive got a 19-4 snub with nickel plating. Great gun, but I'd trade it for a blued one in a heartbeat.
Im your man, lol. I have my snubbie blued, want something nickel so bad. From fl if actually interested
I have a couple and LOVE THEM! I am a SUCKER for a "Short Barrel 357" ';-) Great Review, Thanks ';-)
Thanks for watching 👍
Would love to have one , Don't think you will find one these days
Un magnífico revolver de excelente calidad saludos desde España👍🤠
I found a model 66 snubby (stainless version of model 19) at a gun show new in box. I bought it on the spot for $400. I will never sell it.
What a beautiful classic piece. The only thing it’s missing is that useful and well thought out internal lock system. Perhaps you’d want to send it in and have them drill a pretty hole right in the side panel? No?
Ha ha ha! Great idea!
@@leaonardland9001 Yes great idea! How much will they charge to do that? While they're at it ask them to bust things up a bit so the quality standard matches what they're turning out now as opposed to what they were making back then. "Modernize" it.
...traded my 1951 Tula SKS for a 4 in 19-3 a few weeks ago...
Have the same -3 but mine has the red insert on the front sight. Love the gun!!
Yes some had the insert and some didn’t.
Nice!
SMITH needs to make this masterpiece in 327 federal as an 8 shot and it will sell like hotcakes !
Except you can’t find .327 anywhere! Other than that, great idea.
And it will not be made as nice
good gun. I got the 2.5 the 4.25 and the 6 inch versions. 4.25 and the 2.5 are 19-4s. don't know what my 6 incher is. I have carried them , used them for work, and like them alot.
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Regret, selling mine, in 90s
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ca. what year production is this??? my dad had a Mod 19 made ca. 1965/66.
1970
😥😭I owned 3 once , 2 blues 1 nickle. Now I'll be sad all day. Damit ❗️
I had this same weapon and traded up to a 19-4 4” nickel which I still have, bought new…
Nice choice 👍
Did use this gun in Vietnam??
You’ve never been in Vietnam have you. It wouldn’t take long and it would look drastically different.
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Not as good as a webley