A Look Back at the Smith & Wesson Model 19

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Fall back in love with concealed carry with Brave Response [Smith & Wesson Model 19-3 4" Nickel — Engraved and Fully Loaded — Must See - No CC Fee]( [Share on Facebook]( on Twitter]( on Linkedin]( this article to a friend]( International GI#101047270 Description: Presented for sale, you will find a Smith & Wesson Model 19-3 full target that is highly engraved. This is a beautiful revolver with all the bells and whistles. This revolver is so pretty it should be wearing lipstick. This S&W Model 19-3 easily rates NRA Excellent. The images will illustrate this fine Smith & Wesson much better than me. Included in the listing is the pictured Smith & Wesson Model 19-3. This revolver will ship via FedEx Express Standard Overnight to the lower 48 for $49.95. Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: 19-3 Combat Magnum Loaded Serial Number: 2K22560 Caliber: 357 Remington Magnum Condition: NRA Excellent Metal Condition: Gorgeous Wood Condition: Excellent Bore Condition: Excellent Barrels: 4" Action: SA/DA Triggers: Target Stock: Target Finish: Nickel-Engraved Sights: Target Engraving: Yes-See Images Item Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Price: $3,500 SELLER: Mid-South GunSlinger  [READ MORE]( [U.S. Model 1903 Springfield]( [Share on Facebook]( on Twitter]( on Linkedin]( this article to a friend]( International GI# 101047270 Description: This rifle is a U.S. Model 1903 Springfield, .30-06 caliber. This vintage military rifle is dated from 1916, and serialization shows that it was manufactured before application of double heat treatment on 1903s. All-original condition, with and unsanded, crisp, clear cartouche. Very good bore and 1.25” military sling. This is an excellent addition to any Springfield military rifle collection. Curio/Relic: Yes Manufacturer: Springfield Model: U.S. Model 1903 Serial Number: 620629 Caliber: .30-06 Condition: Used Bore Condition: Very Good Barrel Type: Round Action: Bolt LOP: 13" Manufacture Date: 1916 Item Location: NY Price: $4,950 SELLER: Turnbull Restoration Co., Inc.  [READ MORE](   GunsInternational.com eNews --------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with GunsInternational.com [Recent Issues]( [Subscribe]( [Unsubscribe]( [Advertise]( [Web Version]( [Colby Horton]( Vice President of Publishing, 469-420-2601 | [Download media kit]( [Dennis Hall, Executive Editor, 469-420-2656 | ]( news]( GunsInternational.com 36181 E. Lake Road, Suite 308 | Palm Harbor, FL 34685 | | 727-786-7441  | [Contact Us]( [Learn how]( to add us to your safe sender list so our emails get to your inbox. 7701 Las Colinas Ridge, Ste. 800, Irving, TX 75063