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Originally Posted by Andy59
I have a 22lr S&W 1955 model 18 combat masterpiece 4 inch
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If the gun and box label are marked Model 18, the gun is not from 1955. My guess is you got that date (April 15, 1955) from the inside bottom of the box. That date applies to the liability and warranty statements printed in the box. It does not apply to the gun. These statements and the date remained in S&W boxes well into the Bangor Punta era of the 1960s and 1970s. I have several boxes marked Bangor Punta that have this printing in them.
If you post the serial number, someone can give you an estimated shipping year for your revolver.
The .22 Combat Masterpiece is a wonderful little gun. I'm sure you will get lots of affirmation of this from other posters.
Congratulations on owning a wonderful revolver.
Jack