Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this LIMITED EDITION double-action revolver for a penny-start auction; this is the Smith & Wesson 19-8, also known as the .357 Combat Magnum! The model 19 is the sister model to such classics as the 66, 629, 29, 17, 617, 27, 627, 24, 624, 657, and 657 models.
This example, product code #148926, was manufactured in 2000 exclusively for RSR, with only 213 units produced in total.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 19-8
Serial: CDR2490
Date of Manufacture: 1999
Caliber: .38 S&W Special
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 4" Ribbed Barrel
Optics/Sights: 1/8" Baughman Quick Draw Front with Adjustable Micrometer Click Rear
Stock/Grips: Black Checkered Synthetic Finger Groove Grips
Action: Double/Single-Action Revolver
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson Model 19 is one of the most iconic revolvers ever produced, often regarded as the pinnacle of the company’s K-frame design. Introduced in 1955 as a collaboration between legendary lawman and writer Bill Jordan and Smith & Wesson, the Model 19 was developed to provide law enforcement officers with a revolver chambered in the powerful .357 Magnum cartridge without the bulk and weight of the larger N-frame revolvers like the Model 27. Built on the more compact K-frame, the Model 19 combined power, portability, and balance in a way that made it immediately popular with both police officers and civilian shooters. Available in blued or nickel finishes, the revolver was offered in barrel lengths of 2.5, 4, and 6 inches, with adjustable rear sights and a red ramp front sight for accuracy and quick target acquisition. Its smooth double-action trigger, coupled with a crisp single-action break, gave it a reputation for precision shooting, while its checkered walnut grips or later rubber grips offered excellent handling characteristics. The Model 19’s influence extended well beyond law enforcement and into the civilian market, where it became a favorite among target shooters, collectors, and sportsmen. Its ability to chamber both .357 Magnum and the milder .38 Special cartridges added versatility, making it equally suitable for duty use, self-defense, and recreational shooting. Over the decades, the Model 19 became a symbol of Smith & Wesson’s craftsmanship, offering a perfect balance between size, power, and shootability. Although discontinued for a period, the revolver has since been reintroduced due to renewed demand, underscoring its timeless appeal. Collectors today particularly value early “pinned and recessed” models, where the barrel was pinned to the frame and the cylinder chambers were recessed for the cartridge rims, as hallmarks of superior manufacturing. The Model 19 remains a benchmark in revolver design—an elegant yet practical firearm that exemplifies Smith & Wesson’s reputation for producing some of the finest double-action revolvers in history.
Contents:
Model: 19-8
Serial: CDR2490
Date of Manufacture: 1999
Caliber: .38 S&W Special
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 4" Ribbed Barrel
Optics/Sights: 1/8" Baughman Quick Draw Front with Adjustable Micrometer Click Rear
Stock/Grips: Black Checkered Synthetic Finger Groove Grips
Action: Double/Single-Action Revolver
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson Model 19 is one of the most iconic revolvers ever produced, often regarded as the pinnacle of the company’s K-frame design. Introduced in 1955 as a collaboration between legendary lawman and writer Bill Jordan and Smith & Wesson, the Model 19 was developed to provide law enforcement officers with a revolver chambered in the powerful .357 Magnum cartridge without the bulk and weight of the larger N-frame revolvers like the Model 27. Built on the more compact K-frame, the Model 19 combined power, portability, and balance in a way that made it immediately popular with both police officers and civilian shooters. Available in blued or nickel finishes, the revolver was offered in barrel lengths of 2.5, 4, and 6 inches, with adjustable rear sights and a red ramp front sight for accuracy and quick target acquisition. Its smooth double-action trigger, coupled with a crisp single-action break, gave it a reputation for precision shooting, while its checkered walnut grips or later rubber grips offered excellent handling characteristics. The Model 19’s influence extended well beyond law enforcement and into the civilian market, where it became a favorite among target shooters, collectors, and sportsmen. Its ability to chamber both .357 Magnum and the milder .38 Special cartridges added versatility, making it equally suitable for duty use, self-defense, and recreational shooting. Over the decades, the Model 19 became a symbol of Smith & Wesson’s craftsmanship, offering a perfect balance between size, power, and shootability. Although discontinued for a period, the revolver has since been reintroduced due to renewed demand, underscoring its timeless appeal. Collectors today particularly value early “pinned and recessed” models, where the barrel was pinned to the frame and the cylinder chambers were recessed for the cartridge rims, as hallmarks of superior manufacturing. The Model 19 remains a benchmark in revolver design—an elegant yet practical firearm that exemplifies Smith & Wesson’s reputation for producing some of the finest double-action revolvers in history.
Contents:
This example is in PHENOMENAL overall condition, showing no evidence of regular use or handling that we can see! Additionally, it will ship with the factory-labeled case and all other contents as pictured above!
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
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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 Details
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