Smith & Wesson Model 19-3 Combat Magnum .357 Mag Revolver, 4" Pinned & Recessed, 1969, Custom Rosewood Grips
Manufactured in 1969, this Smith & Wesson Model 19-3 Combat Magnum is a K-frame .357 Magnum revolver featuring the sought-after pinned barrel and recessed cylinder chambers. A 4-inch carbon-steel barrel, high-polish blue finish, and case-colored wide, checkered target hammer and narrow (~0.265") smooth service trigger give it classic appeal, while aftermarket rosewood finger-groove target grips add a custom touch. Collectors and shooters alike will appreciate its combination of period-correct features and shootable condition.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
The exterior metal surfaces show minor scratches, light scuffs, and small blemishes consistent with normal handling and holster wear. Bluing remains strong with attractive polish.
What's Included
- Smith & Wesson Model 19-3 revolver
Built on Smith & Wesson's medium K-frame, the Model 19-3 delivers full-power .357 Magnum performance in a manageable, full-size package and will also chamber .38 Special. The 4-inch barrel offers a balanced profile for both carry and range use.
This example retains the factory-pinned carbon-steel barrel with partial under-lug shroud and a recessed six-shot fluted cylinder—hallmark features of pre-1982 S&W production prized by enthusiasts. Barrel roll-marks read "SMITH & WESSON" on the left and "S.&W. .357 MAGNUM" on the right.
A high-polish blued finish covers the frame, barrel, and cylinder, contrasted by a case-colored narrow (~0.265") smooth trigger and matching wide, checkered target hammer. The action operates in both double and single action with a swing-out cylinder for quick loading.
Aftermarket square-butt rosewood target grips with finger grooves offer improved control without sacrificing the revolver's classic lines. Sighting equipment includes a serrated ramp front blade and a fully adjustable micrometer rear, allowing precise zeroing for different loads.