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I received a S&W Model 19 (357)
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<blockquote data-quote="ldp4570" data-source="post: 1119805" data-attributes="member: 5168"><p>Well its a well used model 19, as stated above its pinned and recessed. It does have a target hammer, but not a target trigger, so there is a possibility that this was changed. As you stated the action feels really smooth, its either from an action job, or lots of shooting. The one pic with the cylinder open shows the forcing cone, doesn't looked to be to worn, a better pic of it and the bottom of the top strap right above the cone would help determine use. Where the cylinder is open, and the markings on the frame will show model 19 and if its a dash, which one. Take the grips off and see if they are numbered to the gun, I don't think they are, but could be wrong.</p><p></p><p>To check the timing; "Do this with the gun unloaded!!!!!!!!" </p><p>Cock the hammer back slowly an watch the cylinder in rotation to see if it locks up right before the hammer locks all the way back. Once this is done, while the hammer is back, check the cylinder for movement by trying to rotate. It should not move of move very little side to side. Then drop the hammer holding the trigger all the way back and try to move the cylinder again same as before. Now try it on all six chambers. If they are all snug an there is also little movement front to back, then she's in good shooting shape.</p><p></p><p>As stated above by others reblueing isn't going to increase value, even if you have S&W do it. Now if your planning on keeping her as something your going to use, or pass down, then its up to you if you want it put back like new again. Plus we will need a serial number along with dash number if there is one to be able to date her with the SW catalog.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ldp4570, post: 1119805, member: 5168"] Well its a well used model 19, as stated above its pinned and recessed. It does have a target hammer, but not a target trigger, so there is a possibility that this was changed. As you stated the action feels really smooth, its either from an action job, or lots of shooting. The one pic with the cylinder open shows the forcing cone, doesn't looked to be to worn, a better pic of it and the bottom of the top strap right above the cone would help determine use. Where the cylinder is open, and the markings on the frame will show model 19 and if its a dash, which one. Take the grips off and see if they are numbered to the gun, I don't think they are, but could be wrong. To check the timing; "Do this with the gun unloaded!!!!!!!!" Cock the hammer back slowly an watch the cylinder in rotation to see if it locks up right before the hammer locks all the way back. Once this is done, while the hammer is back, check the cylinder for movement by trying to rotate. It should not move of move very little side to side. Then drop the hammer holding the trigger all the way back and try to move the cylinder again same as before. Now try it on all six chambers. If they are all snug an there is also little movement front to back, then she's in good shooting shape. As stated above by others reblueing isn't going to increase value, even if you have S&W do it. Now if your planning on keeping her as something your going to use, or pass down, then its up to you if you want it put back like new again. Plus we will need a serial number along with dash number if there is one to be able to date her with the SW catalog. [/QUOTE]
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