Posted: 7/28/2007 9:46:48 PM EDT
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I have a Model 19 that my father gave to me when I graduated from high school. I like the pistol but hate the short 2½ inch barrel. Where could I get a replacement barrel and a smith to rebarrel it, does Smith and Wesson do this kind of work? Thanks, Monte. |
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There are, but I have to mention this... If you add how much it would cost to ship your pistol off to a reputable smith for rebarreling services and what it would compomise to the value of your Smith in its original condition, you just bought yourself a used Smith 17, 65, or 66 in fair condition. My advice, leave it alone and grab yourself another smith with the savings. |
I think you're right. Darn, now I need to buy another gun. 
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Keep the revolver your dad gave you AS-IS There are bazillions of good quality used S&W K frames out there. You can buy a nice 4" or 6" M19 or M66 or M586 or M686, for very reasonable prices and can keep your heirloom intact. 
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+1 Leave yours alone. Short barreled M19's are rare and hard to find. 4" K-frame Smiths are literally a dime a dozen. Millions of them are out there. It should be easy to pick one up. ZM |
How much would you sell it for? |