SMITH & WESSON 19-3

Seller Description For This Firearm

The Smith & Wesson Model 19-3 2.5" Combat Magnum is widely regarded as one of the finest fighting revolvers ever built.

This isn't just a revolver—it's a piece of American firearms history.

Developed with legendary U.S. Border Patrol officer Bill Jordan, the Model 19 was created to deliver full .357 Magnum power in a lighter, faster-handling K-frame package. The result was a revolver that became the gold standard for law enforcement officers across America for decades.

This particular example features the highly sought-after 2.5-inch snub-nose barrel, giving it the perfect balance of concealability, power, and classic styling. The 2.5-inch Model 19 became a standard production offering in the 1960s and remains one of the most desirable barrel lengths among collectors and shooters today.

As a Model 19-3, it comes from the era collectors love most—the famous "pinned and recessed" years. These revolvers were built with an attention to detail and craftsmanship that many enthusiasts believe represents the peak of Smith & Wesson production. The recessed cylinder chambers and pinned barrel are hallmarks of the classic revolver era.

The trigger pull is what made these revolvers legendary. Smooth double action, crisp single action, outstanding balance, and the unmistakable feel of a hand-fitted Smith & Wesson from the 1970s. Many revolver enthusiasts consider the vintage Model 19 the benchmark by which all other double-action revolvers are judged. Community discussions regularly describe the 2.5-inch Model 19 as one of the greatest snub-nose revolvers ever made.

This example is in like-new condition—an increasingly rare find for a revolver approaching fifty years old. Whether you're a collector, Smith & Wesson enthusiast, investor, or someone looking for one of the finest .357 Magnums ever produced, opportunities to acquire a Model 19-3 in this condition are becoming harder to find every year.

Classic. Collectible. Powerful. Timeless.

Smith & Wesson Model 19-3 Combat Magnum
2.5" Snub-Nose Barrel
.357 Magnum / .38 Special
Pinned & Recessed
Like-New Condition

The kind of revolver that turns heads today and will still be admired fifty years from now.

UPC	ECOM00575842
Action	REVOLVER
Barrel Length	2.5" BARREL
Caliber	.357 MAG
Capacity	6 ROUNDS
Finish	BLACK & BLUED