Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this investment-grade double-action revolver for a penny-start auction, this is a Smith & Wesson Model 19-3.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: Model 19-3 Combat Magnum
Serial: 12K3028
Date of Manufacture: 1977
Caliber: .357 Magnum / .38 Special
Finish: Factory High-Gloss Bright Blue Finish w/ Case-Hardened Target Hammer & Target Trigger
Barrel Length: 2.5" Solid Rib Steel Barrel w/ Enclosed Ejector Rod Shroud
Optics/Sights: Ramp Front Sight w/ Red Insert & Square Notch Micro-Click Adjustable Rear Sight
Stock/Grips: Factory Checkered Round-Butt Walnut Target Stocks w/ Embedded Silver S&W Logo Medallions
Action: Double-Action / Single-Action (DA/SA) 6-Shot Revolver w/ Swing-Out Counterbored Cylinder and Pinned Barrel Assembly
Markings: Left barrel stamped "SMITH & WESSON"; right barrel stamped "S.&W. .357 MAGNUM"; right frame sideplate stamped w/ classic large S&W trademark trade logo; right frame lower stamped "MADE IN U.S.A. / MARCAS REGISTRADAS / SMITH & WESSON / SPRINGFIELD, MASS."; frame cutout stamped "19-3"; frame butt stamped w/ serial "12K3028". Factory blue box end-label printed "MODEL NO. 19-3", "FIN BT" (Bright Blue), "BARREL 2 1/2", "STOCK R", "SER. NO. 12K3028". Registration card handwritten purchase date "17 Jan 1978".
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Conceived in the mid-1950s through a close collaboration between legendary gunwriter Bill Jordan and Smith & Wesson executives, the Model 19 Combat Magnum was engineered as the ultimate law enforcement sidearm. Built on the medium-sized "K" frame architecture, the Model 19 combined the power of the magnum cartridge with a portable, fast-handling profile previously unobtainable in heavy N-frame revolvers. Among all variations, the 2.5-inch snubnose iteration introduced during the Model 19-3 era (1967–1977) achieved iconic status among undercover officers, federal agents, and personal defense enthusiasts. Featuring traditional pinned barrel construction and counterbored ("pinned and recessed") cylinder chambers alongside a fully enclosed ejector rod shroud, late 1970s Model 19-3s represent a high-water mark of traditional Smith & Wesson manufacturing craftsmanship before the transition to simplified production methods.
This magnificent example is an authentic Smith & Wesson Model 19-3 snubnose chambered in .357 Magnum, bearing serial number 12K3028, manufactured in 1977. Finished in brilliant factory high-gloss bluing, it features a 2.5-inch pinned barrel, counterbored 6-shot cylinder, serrated case-hardened hammer and trigger, and factory checkered walnut stocks with silver S&W medallions. The revolver is exceptionally well preserved, with its original two-piece blue factory box displaying a serial-matched end-label ("12K3028"), original factory instruction manual, Ammunition pamphlet, warranty center booklet, unused cleaning rod with brush and mop attachments, sight adjustment screwdriver, and original purchase registration card dated January 17, 1978. The blued finish is mirror-like with razor-sharp rollmarks, timing and lockup are tight, and the 2.5-inch bore is crystal-clear with sharp rifling throughout. A supreme, investment-grade "pinned & recessed" collector package for the serious Smith & Wesson enthusiast.
Contents:
Model: Model 19-3 Combat Magnum
Serial: 12K3028
Date of Manufacture: 1977
Caliber: .357 Magnum / .38 Special
Finish: Factory High-Gloss Bright Blue Finish w/ Case-Hardened Target Hammer & Target Trigger
Barrel Length: 2.5" Solid Rib Steel Barrel w/ Enclosed Ejector Rod Shroud
Optics/Sights: Ramp Front Sight w/ Red Insert & Square Notch Micro-Click Adjustable Rear Sight
Stock/Grips: Factory Checkered Round-Butt Walnut Target Stocks w/ Embedded Silver S&W Logo Medallions
Action: Double-Action / Single-Action (DA/SA) 6-Shot Revolver w/ Swing-Out Counterbored Cylinder and Pinned Barrel Assembly
Markings: Left barrel stamped "SMITH & WESSON"; right barrel stamped "S.&W. .357 MAGNUM"; right frame sideplate stamped w/ classic large S&W trademark trade logo; right frame lower stamped "MADE IN U.S.A. / MARCAS REGISTRADAS / SMITH & WESSON / SPRINGFIELD, MASS."; frame cutout stamped "19-3"; frame butt stamped w/ serial "12K3028". Factory blue box end-label printed "MODEL NO. 19-3", "FIN BT" (Bright Blue), "BARREL 2 1/2", "STOCK R", "SER. NO. 12K3028". Registration card handwritten purchase date "17 Jan 1978".
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Conceived in the mid-1950s through a close collaboration between legendary gunwriter Bill Jordan and Smith & Wesson executives, the Model 19 Combat Magnum was engineered as the ultimate law enforcement sidearm. Built on the medium-sized "K" frame architecture, the Model 19 combined the power of the magnum cartridge with a portable, fast-handling profile previously unobtainable in heavy N-frame revolvers. Among all variations, the 2.5-inch snubnose iteration introduced during the Model 19-3 era (1967–1977) achieved iconic status among undercover officers, federal agents, and personal defense enthusiasts. Featuring traditional pinned barrel construction and counterbored ("pinned and recessed") cylinder chambers alongside a fully enclosed ejector rod shroud, late 1970s Model 19-3s represent a high-water mark of traditional Smith & Wesson manufacturing craftsmanship before the transition to simplified production methods.
This magnificent example is an authentic Smith & Wesson Model 19-3 snubnose chambered in .357 Magnum, bearing serial number 12K3028, manufactured in 1977. Finished in brilliant factory high-gloss bluing, it features a 2.5-inch pinned barrel, counterbored 6-shot cylinder, serrated case-hardened hammer and trigger, and factory checkered walnut stocks with silver S&W medallions. The revolver is exceptionally well preserved, with its original two-piece blue factory box displaying a serial-matched end-label ("12K3028"), original factory instruction manual, Ammunition pamphlet, warranty center booklet, unused cleaning rod with brush and mop attachments, sight adjustment screwdriver, and original purchase registration card dated January 17, 1978. The blued finish is mirror-like with razor-sharp rollmarks, timing and lockup are tight, and the 2.5-inch bore is crystal-clear with sharp rifling throughout. A supreme, investment-grade "pinned & recessed" collector package for the serious Smith & Wesson enthusiast.
Contents:
Original Smith & Wesson two-piece blue factory cardboard box w/ serial-matched end-label, factory instruction manual, S&W Ammunition literature, warranty service center pamphlet, original registration card dated Jan 17 1978, aluminum sight adjustment screwdriver, cleaning rod, wire brush, and cotton mop tool. Revolver and physical accessories only.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
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Payment Details
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Please note we place a 7 business day hold on shipment, for all non-certified payments.
Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Information
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https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1206799224 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-10-18 22:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
105 |
