Smith & Wesson Model 19-3 Texas Ranger Commemorative Set with Knife

Smith & Wesson Model 19-3 Texas Ranger Commemorative Set

.357 Magnum | 4" Pinned & Recessed Barrel | Original Walnut Presentation Cases for Revolver and Knife

Overview

The Smith & Wesson Model 19-3 Texas Ranger Commemorative is one of the most recognizable and historically themed K-frame collector revolvers produced during the early 1970s commemorative era. Issued in 1973, this special edition honors the longstanding relationship between Smith & Wesson and the Texas Rangers, whose adoption and field use of the .357 Combat Magnum helped define the revolver’s legacy in American law enforcement history.

This example remains unfired and in like new condition. It is accompanied by its original walnut presentation case for the revolver as well as the matching commemorative Smith & Wesson knife with its original wood case —a complete and increasingly difficult-to-find set that significantly enhances collector desirability.

Built on the classic K-frame and chambered in .357 Magnum(also accepting .38 Special), the Model 19-3 represents the height of Smith & Wesson’s pinned-and-recessed craftsmanship era. The deep factory blue finish, commemorative markings, and distinctive configuration details distinguish this revolver clearly from standard Combat Magnum production examples.

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Texas Ranger Commemorative Features

Factory commemorative markings and embellishments identify this revolver as part of the Texas Ranger tribute series produced in 1973. Notable characteristics include:

• Texas Ranger commemorative roll markings
• High-polish factory blue finish
• Smooth walnut target stocks
• 4" pinned barrel
• Recessed cylinder (“pinned & recessed” configuration)
• Presentation-grade walnut display case
• Matching Smith & Wesson commemorative knife with original wood case

This set reflects Smith & Wesson’s early commemorative program, when presentation revolvers were still produced using traditional polishing and finishing methods associated with the company’s classic post-war production era.

Bill Jordan–Influenced Trigger Guard Relief

A subtle but distinctive feature of this commemorative configuration is the relieved trigger guard contour, often associated with large-hand clearance preferences popularized by legendary Border Patrol officer and exhibition shooter Bill Jordan, whose influence helped shape the Combat Magnum concept that eventually became the Model 19.

While not a standard feature on typical Model 19 production revolvers, its presence here reinforces the revolver’s connection to the law-enforcement heritage that inspired the commemorative theme.

Collector Significance

The Model 19-3 Texas Ranger Commemorative occupies a particularly desirable place among Smith & Wesson presentation revolvers because it combines:

• Classic pinned-and-recessed K-frame construction
• Direct association with the Texas Rangers
• Early 1970s commemorative production
• Factory walnut presentation case
• Matching commemorative S&W knife with original case
• Excellent overall condition

Complete sets with both original wood cases are encountered far less frequently than revolvers alone and remain especially attractive to advanced Smith & Wesson collectors and Texas Ranger historians alike.

Specifications

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: Model 19-3 Texas Ranger Commemorative
Caliber:.357 Magnum (.38 Special compatible)
Action: Double-Action / Single-Action
Frame: K-Frame
Barrel Length: 4" (Pinned)
Cylinder: Recessed chambers
Finish: High-polish blued
Grips: Smooth walnut target stocks
Sights: Adjustable rear / red ramp front
Configuration: “Three T” (target hammer, trigger, and stocks)
Includes: Original walnut revolver presentation case, commemorative Smith & Wesson knife, original knife wood case
Condition: Like new

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