*SOLD* Smith Wesson 19-4 .357 Magnum Blue 4" *AWESOME DOUBLE-ACTION REVOLVER*

Bryant Ridge's Analysis:

Caliber - .357 Magnum/.38 Special, double-action revolver built on the square butt K Target frame with 4-screws. Blue or nickel finish, originally available in 4" ribbed barrel only, with a 1/8" Baughman Quick Draw on a plain ramp base front sight with micrometer click adjustable rear sight, later production with a 2-1/2" or 6-inch pinned barrel with a Patridge front sight, (3-inch barrel lengths are scarce with Ist production thought to be serial number K544677 in 1965, 5-inch rare) found with 400" target trigger, 265" service trigger or .312" smooth combat trigger, an optional trigger stop was available with the wide trigger. 375" semi or .500" full target hammer, oversize walnut target stocks with S&W medallions and Diamond around the screw escutcheon. Later versions with red ramp front sight and white outline rear sight, round butt available on 2-1/2" version only, shrouded extractor rod, 6-shot fluted and counterbored cylinder with a nominal length of 1.67". Early production frames are found with a six-groove backstrap and forestrap with later production having a 10 groove serrated backstrap and forestrap. The Model 19 is built on a frame that is slightly larger than a standard K frame in the yoke area. Produced circa 1955-1999.

Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
• Model: 19-4
• Serial: 56K2228
• Date of Manufacture: 1978/79
• Caliber: .357 Magnum
• Finish: Blue
• Barrel Length: 4" Ribbed & Pinned
• Optics/Sights: Red Insert Serrated Ramp Front with Adjustable Rear
• Stock/Grips: Checkered Wood with Inlaid S&W Medallions
• Action: Double-Action
• Markings: Standard

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