When was the first Smith and Wesson Model 19 made?
The Model 19 was produced from 1957 (first model number stampings) to November 1999. The Model 66 was produced from 1970 until 2005.
What frame is a S&W Model 19?
Smith & Wesson Model 19. The S&W Model 19 is a revolver produced by Smith & Wesson on its K-frame. The model 19 is chambered for .357 Magnum.
When did Smith and Wesson change the serial number?
S&W exhausted the K serials and switched over to the three characters prefix around 1980. The model 19-5 begin shipping in 1982. If the prefix AWZ that you gave is correct, your gun shipped in 1987. To confirm the serial number, remove the grips and look on the bottom of the grip frame.
Which is the oldest model of Smith and Wesson?
The K-frame is somewhat smaller and lighter than the original N-frame .357, usually known as the Smith & Wesson Model 27. A stainless steel variant of the Model 19, the Smith & Wesson Model 66, was introduced in 1971. The .357 Magnum is the oldest “magnum” handgun cartridge.
Where is the serial number on a S & W model 19-3?
I have a S&W Model 19-3. The serial number is on the butt, also in the crane area – just the numbers are on the butt, the crane has the model number and serial number – Model 19-3 2K905**. It also has the number 81722 on the left front side of the butt, butt is square with large “target??”
Which is the rarest model of Smith and Wesson?
A rare S&W M19-3 was built for the French GIGN. In 1972 they ordered 500 of these revolvers that have serial numbers in the M&P range from D639300 to 639800. With only 500 guns produced, this is the rarest M19 version. This specific model 19-3 has a fixed sight and is pinned & recessed.