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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the revolvers category.
01 / Overview
Smith & Wesson Model 19
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
REVOLVERS · EARLY COLD WAR
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
92
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the revolvers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year1957
- Service Entry Year1957
- DesignerSmith & Wesson
- Weight (Empty)0.864 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge.357 Magnum; .38 Special
- Calibre9 mm
- Case Length32.766 mm
- Calibre Classmagnum
- Bullet Weight10.2 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeDouble Action
- Fire Modesdouble action
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemCylinder
- Drum / Belt Capacity6
- Trigger Typedouble action
- Safety Typemanual
◇Ballistics6MOD.6
- Muzzle Velocity442 m/s
- Muzzle Energy873
- Effective Range (point)50 m
- Effective Range (area)100 m
- Maximum Range1,500 m
- Accuracy2.5
◆Barrel & Sights6MOD.6
- Rifling Twist1:18.75
- Rifling Grooves6
- Sight TypeAdjustable
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction6MOD.6
- Receiver Materialcarbon steel/stainless steel
- Furniture Materialwood/rubber
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
- Modularitybarrel length variants
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Production Start1957
- Production End1999
- Variants3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1957Production started
- 1972Sale: France (500 units)
- 1999Production ended
69
years in service
42
years in production
66
units produced
4
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries4country
Smith & Wesson Model 19SALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 |  France | 500 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
REVOLVERS RANKING Revolvers · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theRevolverscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A rotating cylindrical chamber that holds multiple cartridges and aligns each with the barrel for firing, as used in revolver-type pistols.
Firearm mechanism where a single trigger pull both cocks the hammer and releases it to fire the round.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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