Guys,
Over the weekend, I purchased a S&W K19 Nickel 4", new, unfired, w/ the original papers, w/ original accessories, in the original box for $349. Now comes the interesting part. An elder gentleman who was a dealer and collector for about 50 years passed away about 10 months ago. He had
accumulated over 50 S&W pieces over the years. A few were fired, but most were put away. His grandson bought the gunshop where I purchased the K19. What caught my eye, other than the fact that the K19 was nickel and looked new, was the box. The box is a light gray color with powder blue lettering. It is constructed of heavy cardboard with metal reinforcments on the corners. The factory warranty printed in the bottom of the box is dated April, 1955. The written warranty is also dated April, 1955, but the document itself appears to be dated 1957.
So here is what I have:
S&W K19, Nickel finish, 4 " barrel. NEW & UNFIRED!
This piece appears to have been manufactured in 1957!!!!!
Now, for the $64,000 question: Was the piece actually made in 1957? What is it actually woth?
Don't worry, I am not planning to sell it. I consider this in the same category as finding a Stradivarous in a garage sale!
The serial no begins: 4K13xxx
Thanks for any and all replies.
Over the weekend, I purchased a S&W K19 Nickel 4", new, unfired, w/ the original papers, w/ original accessories, in the original box for $349. Now comes the interesting part. An elder gentleman who was a dealer and collector for about 50 years passed away about 10 months ago. He had
accumulated over 50 S&W pieces over the years. A few were fired, but most were put away. His grandson bought the gunshop where I purchased the K19. What caught my eye, other than the fact that the K19 was nickel and looked new, was the box. The box is a light gray color with powder blue lettering. It is constructed of heavy cardboard with metal reinforcments on the corners. The factory warranty printed in the bottom of the box is dated April, 1955. The written warranty is also dated April, 1955, but the document itself appears to be dated 1957.
So here is what I have:
S&W K19, Nickel finish, 4 " barrel. NEW & UNFIRED!
This piece appears to have been manufactured in 1957!!!!!
Now, for the $64,000 question: Was the piece actually made in 1957? What is it actually woth?
Don't worry, I am not planning to sell it. I consider this in the same category as finding a Stradivarous in a garage sale!
The serial no begins: 4K13xxx
Thanks for any and all replies.