Approximate age of S&W 19

[Morgan]

I just bought this, LNIB. Blue, 6", adjustable sights, serial no. 7K40XXX, model 19-3.

How old is it, and is there anything I should know before shooting it?

 

[Mike Irwin]

Sometime in 1975, probably first half of the year.

 

[Gewehr98]

OK, Mike, here's another one.

4" Model 19, serial number 35K9213

 

[BADSBSNF81]

78/79. Estimate in first mpart of 78.

 

[Morgan]

Thanks.

One more question - OK to dry fire, or should I make a habit of using snaps caps or spent casings?

BTW, I stumbled on this from a private seller at a show, and I finally know what all you 19 fans have been raving about...

 

[Mike Irwin]

It's always a good idea to use snap caps.