Smith & Wesson S&W Model 19-1 .357 Combat Magnum 4″ Revolver C&R

SOLD FOR: $880

WOA#: WY231108CG006

Make: Smith & Wesson

Model: 19-1, “The .357 Combat Magnum”

Serial Number: K464756

Year of Manufacture: Circa 1959-1961

Caliber: .357 Magnum

Action Type: DA/SA Double Action & Single Action Revolver with Swing-Out Cylinder

Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “SMITH & WESSON”, the right side “S.&W. 357 MAGNUM”. The sideplate is marked with the S&W logo and the right side of the frame with the four-line Marcas Registradas address. The yoke cut is marked with the model number and serial. The butt of the grip frame is marked with the serial number. The sides of the grip frame have inspection marks. The right side of the grip is marked “MONOGRIP HOGUE / with patent numbers.

Barrel Length: 4″, Pinned

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated ramped blade set on a serrated ramped base on the serrated rib. The rear sight is a square notch leaf in a base that is micro-click adjustable for windage and elevation.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are a Hogue Monogrip rubber overmolded with cobblestone texture. There are no rips or tears. The texture is crisp with little to no handling wear.   Overall, the grips are in about Excellent condition.

Type of Finish: Blued

Finish Originality: Refinished

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is stubborn fouling on the lands and grooves. In my opinion the bore rates 7/10.

Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 99% of its current metal finish.  The turn line is intermittent and semi-crisp.  There are no signs of corrosion.  The screw heads are sharp.  The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in about Excellent condition as refinished.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The double-action trigger is smooth and the single action crisp. The cylinder produces light play on lockup on each of the six chambers with the trigger depressed. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories:  None.

Our Assessment:  The Model 19 was introduced in 1955 and built on a K frame that was slightly larger in the yoke area and was initially offered only with a 4″ barrel. The Model 19 was intended to be a “peace officers dream” and offered a heavy barreled four-inch K-Frame with a shrouded ejector rod and adjustable sights. In the ’60s this revolver was offered with a 6″ barrel and then in a more concealable 2 1/2″ barrel configuration. The model was a major success and would go on to be used by the uniformed officers of the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service and U.S. Border Patrol until they replaced them with .40 S&W semi-automatic pistols. This is a 1959-61 example with a newer blued finish, built on its classic square butt frame. Combine that with the 4” barrel and you have a full-frame .357 with a 6-round capacity that can be used for home defense or concealed carry! Please see our photos and good luck! – L.S.