Price Check on S&W 19 2.5"

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Dragline45

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A buddy of mine may trade me his blued S&W 19 with 2.5". It has honest holster wear since it was his grandfathers backup/off duty gun but it locks up tight, shows no signs of abuse, and has a buttery smooth trigger. Does not appear to have been shot very much either. Ballpark about how much are they going for these days? I went on gunbroker but it's tough to judge their prices since some people price their items so high. Appreciate any input.
 
Holster wear ...honest or not...is not a plus when it comes to value...in fact it can reduce it significantly ( 20% as a minimum / 50% or more ..) so without pictures its hard to tell..... $ 400 ( if its 75% or so ) - and $ 500 if its around 80% ... as a ballpark .... could be a little more ...could be a lot less.../ 4" barrels are a little more desireable in the model 19's ....and Nickel finish is about $ 100 premium if they're in good shape.

With no holster wear ...and few, if any, handling markes ...they're $ 700 - $750 guns.../ maybe 10% wear which is not much knocks them down to $ 600 - $ 650 ..../ beyond 10% wear- they drop a lot in value because there are still a lot of them around in very good / and excellent condition.

The engineering revision ....like no dash, dash 1, dash 2 , etc will affect value as well.
 
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What are you trading him for it?
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He wants my SR9C with 3 mags and holster. He dislikes revolvers and I happen to love them so hopefully it works out. Only thing is he is apprehensive about trading his grandfathers gun.

Holster wear ...honest or not...is not a plus when it comes to value...in fact it can reduce it significantly ( 20% as a minimum / 50% or more ..) so without pictures its hard to tell..... $ 400 ( if its 75% or so ) - and $ 500 if its around 80% ... as a ballpark .... could be a little more ...could be a lot less...
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Thanks for the info. Based on your post I would put it right around the $400 range which is what I payed for my SR9C so it seems like a fair trade to me. I'll try to get some pics.
 
Good luck .....and while I'm thinking of it ...prices do vary by region of the US quite a bit as well....kind of depends on what is "cool" in that area...or how many there are around....

some months at our gun shows I see several model 19's in excellent condition....some months there are none ...some months every mod 19 I see looks like it was drug thru a gravel parking lot on a rope ......
 
If the gun is in 80% or better condition and passes the revolver checkout list, then I would make that trade. You will be able to buy lots of SR9c for cheap in the coming years. Not so with the 19.
 
A blue 19 in 90% condition is like $400. A 2.5", I'm guessing the add is like $50. This is a ball park, but a pretty close one IMHO. I bought a 98% 19 4" for like $500, when all was said and done. I thought it a super ddeal. Would have been $600 at my LGS!
 
I'll go for higher than the others...

Model 19s go for more in Colorado - 500 to 650 depending on condition - if you can find one. A snubby would start on the high end and go up. YMMV
 
I have really enjoyed my model 19's. something very workmanlike about them, that allows use without worrying about any potential wear, Compared to say a pristine model pistol that begs to be treated with the utmost respect, a pistol with a bit of holster wear and honest use that has excellent function can be a pleasure to shoot.
 
I'd be real careful on holster wear on a S&W Model 19 2.5 inch; it may cause the bullets to go slower. :mad: Especially if the revolver in question has the orginal wood stocks. ;) That's a joke, guys....Humor....
 
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/humor?s=t

hu·mor    [hyoo-mer or, often, yoo-] noun
1. a comic, absurd, or incongruous quality causing amusement: the humor of a situation.
2. the faculty of perceiving what is amusing or comical: He is completely without humor.
3.an instance of being or attempting to be comical or amusing; something humorous: The humor in his joke eluded the audience.
4.the faculty of expressing the amusing or comical: The author's humor came across better in the book than in the movie.
5.comical writing or talk in general; comical books, skits, plays, etc.
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"Ahh, humor a difficult concept. It is not logical." ( Saavik, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan)
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In comedy timing is everything... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comic_timing
 
Assuming mechanics check out, I'd make the deal in a heartbeat. A solid, classic Model 19 will never go out of style and they're no longer in production so you can't go out to any old shop and buy/order one. Shoot it and enjoy it! If a time comes when the holster wear is an issue for you, send it back to S&W for a reblue and if necessary, have them go through the gun and replace any worn parts. That gun will be a classic icon that will last a lifetime. The SR9c is just another polymer gun. I say this owning both an SR9c and many classic S&W revolvers too.
 
Sounds to me like you are getting a deal. Sounds like he is willing to trade his at wholesale for yours at retail. My grandfather just passed away Monday and I would have a hard time trading something he held dear. I would at least offer that if you two agree to trade at $400 then down the road if he regrets his decision then he would get an option to buy it back at $400. Then you could buy a used ruger and ammo for your trouble.
 
My 19-5, seen below (factory nickel) cost my $350.

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Might be hard to find them now at that price but $400 sounds ok.

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Two important points of inspection on K-Frame .357's like the Model 19.

First, check the underside of the topstrap just above the barrel's forcing cone for flame cutting/erosion. It should not be excessive. Also inspect the front and rear ends of the topstrap for distortions in the metal surface (may look like swirls or small concave spots). This can indicate frame stretching.

Next, check the frame for cracking below the barrel's forcing cone. Open the cylinder and look under the barrel. A light and magnifying glass can help here. Also inspect the forcing cone itself for any signs of cracking or heavy erosion.

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Yes, I love mine. I carry it's brother, a Model 66 instead.
 
I went on gunbroker but it's tough to judge their prices since some people price their items so high.
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Don't look at the current auctions. Look at the completed listings for guns that actually sold.

I'd probably make the trade if the forcing cone isn't cracked. But then I have a fondness for K-frames.
 
I don't have a lot of handguns, but among them I do own a S&W Model 10-5, 4 inch tapered barrel, and a new SR9c. Both are superb weapons and both are pleasures to shoot.

But I told my wife...if anything happens to me, sell 'em all. Except the 10-5.

I agree with the previous post that you can always get another SR9c. A Model 19 you like may not come your way often. And it's more likely to appreciate in value.

But do shoot it! Best of luck to you.
 
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