S&W model 19-9?

rbeaulin · February 16, 2012, 10:46 PM

My dad has a friend with a S&W .357 revolver for sale. My dad said it' a model 19-9 but I can't find any similar models online... He doesn't have the best vision so it could be a mistake there

The serial number is K9835XX. Does anybody have an idea if there's actually a model 19-9, and a rough estimate on the value? It looks to be in good shape from the picture I saw. It's blued with a 4" barrel.

Thanks in advance!

pendennis · February 16, 2012, 10:57 PM

Assuming the serial number is correct, it was produced in 1970. That would make it a Model 19-3, which was produced between 1967 and 1977.

Hope this helps.

Webleymkv · February 16, 2012, 10:59 PM

As far as I know, there is no -9 variant of the M19. The last variation of the M19 before it was discontinued in 1999 was the 19-8.

rbeaulin · February 16, 2012, 11:34 PM

Thanks for the info.

carguychris · February 17, 2012, 10:28 AM

Two things:

The "-9" marking is most likely a factory QA/QC screwup as the serial number dates to 1970. It is probably overstamped with a "-3" if you inspect it closely.
Without pictures, it's difficult to make a firm estimate of its value. Typical value for a M19-3 of this vintage, assuming decent finish, range from ~$375 for ~80% finish up to ~$700 for a like-new example in the uncommon factory wood presentation case. Typical value for a normal 90%-95% example is $450-$550.

February 16, 2012, 10:46 PM	#1
rbeaulin Junior Member Join Date: February 16, 2012 Posts: 2	S&W model 19-9? My dad has a friend with a S&W .357 revolver for sale. My dad said it' a model 19-9 but I can't find any similar models online... He doesn't have the best vision so it could be a mistake there The serial number is K9835XX. Does anybody have an idea if there's actually a model 19-9, and a rough estimate on the value? It looks to be in good shape from the picture I saw. It's blued with a 4" barrel. Thanks in advance!

February 17, 2012, 10:28 AM	#5
carguychris Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2007 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 7,523	Two things: The "-9" marking is most likely a factory QA/QC screwup as the serial number dates to 1970. It is probably overstamped with a "-3" if you inspect it closely. Without pictures, it's difficult to make a firm estimate of its value. Typical value for a M19-3 of this vintage, assuming decent finish, range from ~$375 for ~80% finish up to ~$700 for a like-new example in the uncommon factory wood presentation case. Typical value for a normal 90%-95% example is $450-$550. __________________ "Smokey, this is not 'Nam. This is bowling. There are rules... MARK IT ZERO!!" - Walter Sobchak

February 16, 2012, 10:57 PM	#2
pendennis Junior member Join Date: March 18, 2009 Posts: 572	Assuming the serial number is correct, it was produced in 1970. That would make it a Model 19-3, which was produced between 1967 and 1977. Hope this helps.

February 16, 2012, 10:59 PM	#3
Webleymkv Senior Member Join Date: July 20, 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 10,446	As far as I know, there is no -9 variant of the M19. The last variation of the M19 before it was discontinued in 1999 was the 19-8.

February 16, 2012, 11:34 PM	#4
rbeaulin Junior Member Join Date: February 16, 2012 Posts: 2	Thanks for the info.