Smith & Wesson Model 19-3 Combat Magnum .357 Magnum, 4-inch, Pinned & Recessed, Bright Nickel (1972)
This 1972 Smith & Wesson Model 19-3 Combat Magnum is a K-Frame .357 Magnum with a 4-inch pinned barrel, recessed chambers, and a bright nickel finish. It features a Baughman ramp front sight with red insert, an adjustable rear sight, and a longitudinally serrated topstrap and barrel rib. Color-case-hardened hammer and trigger, a square-butt grip frame, and installed aftermarket imitation-stag grip panels round out a configuration that is both classic and highly functional. Matching serial numbers are present on the butt and yoke cut.
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.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid shape. It shows cosmetic imperfections, including scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss. The bore remains clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson Model 19-3 Combat Magnum revolver with installed aftermarket imitation-stag grip panels
The Model 19-3 is the classic K-Frame Combat Magnum, built on carbon steel with a bright nickel finish on the frame and cylinder. This example retains hallmark 19-3 features, including a pinned barrel and recessed cylinder chambers, a shrouded ejector rod, and a serrated barrel rib for reduced glare.
Sighting equipment includes a Baughman ramp front sight with a red insert and a fully adjustable rear sight. The topstrap and barrel rib are longitudinally serrated, and controls feature a checkered cylinder-release thumbpiece and checkered hammer spur for positive manipulation.
The action is double-action/single-action with a six-round capacity. The hammer and trigger are color-case-hardened, providing both functional durability and a traditional appearance. The revolver uses a square-butt grip frame and is currently fitted with aftermarket imitation-stag grip panels.
Marked with the right-side frame legend and S&W sideplate logo, this revolver was manufactured in the United States in 1972. Matching serial numbers appear on the butt and yoke cut, aligning the major serialized components as produced.