1985 Smith & Wesson Model 19-5 Combat Magnum .357 100705 4" Double Action Revolver & BoxOur 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 was this revolver 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 a 1985 example with a blued finish, square butt grip frame, and 4" barrel. This a perfect full-frame .357 with a 6-round capacity that will be a great target shooting revolver or addition to a revolver collection.
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: 19-5,The Combat Magnum
Serial Number: ADS1518
Year of Manufacture: 1985
Caliber: .357 Magnum
Action Type: Single/Double Action Swing-Out Cylinder Revolver
Barrel Length: 4"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated, ramped blade integral to the barrel's solid rib. The rear sight is a square notch adjustable for windage and elevation in a base screwed to the topstrap.
Grip Configuration & Condition: The grips are checkered Goncalo Alves target stocks. The grips have no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. The grips rate in about excellent overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 99% of its metal finish. The cylinder has a thin, faint turn-line. Otherwise, there are only light handling marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a more thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This revolver comes in a serial-matching cardboard box with paperwork including manual.
CA LEGALITY: CA DEALER Transferable: NO, CA PPT: YES.
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