Glock 19 Gen 2 9mm Compact Pistol – Austrian-Made, Tenifer Finish, Collectible Condition
This second-generation Glock 19 offers the classic, rail-less profile and pebble-texture grip that many collectors prefer. Built in Austria in the 1990s, it features the original Tenifer-treated slide and barrel for outstanding corrosion resistance, matching serial numbers on slide, barrel, and frame, and the two-pin frame design unique to early models. With its compact size, proven striker-fired action, and excellent overall condition, this Gen 2 example stands out as a well-preserved piece of Glock history.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent – Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling – Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The pistol shows minimal handling marks, and all mechanical functions operate correctly.
What’s Included
- Glock clamshell “Tupperware” pistol box
- One 10-round factory Glock polymer magazine marked “9mm” and “Glock Austria”
The Gen 2 Glock 19 is easily identified by its rail-less dust cover and two-pin locking-block frame, features that disappeared with later generations. Collectors appreciate this configuration for its historical place in Glock’s evolution.
The Tenifer treatment on both barrel and slide provides a hard, corrosion-resistant surface and the deep matte-black finish that defined 1990s Glocks. Combined with the durable polymer frame, this pistol retains its original finish with only faint evidence of use.
Austrian proof marks (eagle over NPv) on the barrel and slide confirm its Steyr-produced origin. Matching serial numbers on all major components further attest to its originality and add desirability for collectors seeking complete, unmixed examples.
Fixed sights—white-dot front blade and white-outline rear notch—deliver a familiar sight picture. The standard magazine release and short-recoil, striker-fired action ensure the handling and reliability that made the Glock 19 a benchmark for compact 9mm pistols.