Smith & Wesson Model 19-4 .357 Magnum — City of Los Angeles 200th Anniversary Commemorative, 6-inch, Blued, Factory Gold-Filled Etch/Roll-Mark Commemorative (1980, C&R)
This factory acid-etched/roll-marked commemorative S&W Model 19-4 K-frame is the City of Los Angeles 200th Anniversary (1781–1981) edition, produced in 1980. It features a gold-filled barrel inscription and a gold-filled LAPD badge motif on the right sideplate, a 6-inch pinned barrel with short/partial underlug that covers only the front of the ejector-rod, leaving the rod exposed for most of its length, and classic adjustable sights. Listed on the federal Curio & Relic roster, it combines commemorative markings with hallmark Model 19-4 features.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are two small scratches on the left side of the barrel. The LAPD badge motif on the right sideplate shows faded center color.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson Model 19-4 City of Los Angeles 200th Anniversary (1781–1981) Commemorative .357 Magnum revolver
Factory commemorative details define this revolver: the right sideplate carries a gold-filled LAPD badge motif, and the barrel bears a gold-filled City of Los Angeles 200th Anniversary inscription. The blued carbon-steel construction presents the classic appearance associated with S&W’s commemoratives of this era.
The 6-inch, pinned carbon-steel barrel has a serrated top rib and a short/partial underlug that covers only the front of the ejector-rod, leaving the rod exposed for most of its length. Sighting equipment consists of a red-ramp front sight paired with a micrometer-click adjustable rear sight, offering a precise, user-tunable sight picture.
Built on the K-frame, this Model 19-4 is a six-shot .357 Magnum with double-action/single-action operation. It features a wide, serrated spurred hammer and a smooth-faced trigger. The yoke is factory-marked "MOD. 19-4" inside the crane.
Original smooth target-style wood stocks with S&W medallions complete the package. Manufactured in 1980 in the United States, this limited-edition piece is listed on the federal Curio & Relic roster.