I have a 19-4 that I bought new in 1980. I paid about $800 for the gun. It has had the barrel replaced by S&W due to the forcing cone cracking.
In 2017 and 2018, I bought a used 19-4 2-1/2" and a used 19-5 4" revolvers for approximately $800 each. I bought them for other reasons than they may become more valuable but as you can see, not a good investment value.
I shoot primarily 38 Special loads in 357 Mag cases in my Mode 19's these days. i'm not interested in cracking another forcing cone barrel. I have several L-frames and N-frames that can scratch my full power 357 Magnum itch.
I enjoy getting the Model 19's out once in a while and shooting them. I'll let my heirs worry about their value later.
In 2017 and 2018, I bought a used 19-4 2-1/2" and a used 19-5 4" revolvers for approximately $800 each. I bought them for other reasons than they may become more valuable but as you can see, not a good investment value.
I shoot primarily 38 Special loads in 357 Mag cases in my Mode 19's these days. i'm not interested in cracking another forcing cone barrel. I have several L-frames and N-frames that can scratch my full power 357 Magnum itch.
I enjoy getting the Model 19's out once in a while and shooting them. I'll let my heirs worry about their value later.
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