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Old 09-29-2013, 09:09 PM
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William and I finally made a photo box today after years of putting it off. I pulled this little gun out of the safe to give it a try out. This is a Md-18 no dash in factory Nickel. I have the original box too. I am not sure how many left the factory finished in Nickel but it sure was not many. Now to work on the picture quality.- Yes it is a 4 screw.



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Old 09-29-2013, 09:39 PM
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Cool. I have never seen a nickel 18, not even a photo - until now. Thanks for posting.
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Looks pretty cool in gold!!
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Very VERY nice! A BBQ .22! A 4 screw?
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very nice! I have to admit, picture taking is not my forte but a couple of those pics make it look blued. I hear its all about the lighting. Good luck!
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Now show us the photo box. Just what does it look like?
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Here is the link to the photo box I made. Cheap and easy.

Light Box / Light Tent Photo Gallery by Bill Huber at pbase.com
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It's been a while since I've seen a gun I really want and don't already have one of. That one fits the bill very nicely. That's a looker for sure Jim. I'm envious.
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Nice nickel 18 and congratz on your light box, you'll love it. You may want to use a white back wall inside your box to get a true color spectrum. Setting your white balance will help as well. Then of course you can't beat Photoshop for editing.

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Nice one Jim-what else is lurking in the safe? We'd love to see them!
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Nice, let's see a 5" 4 screw 44 mag. and a nickel pre 18. What's next a 2" Reg. Mag.?
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Nice nickel 18 and congratz on your light box, you'll love it. You may want to use a white back wall inside your box to get a true color spectrum. Setting your white balance will help as well. Then of course you can't beat Photoshop for editing.

Oh no. People aren't photoshopping the gun pictures, are you?
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That is one very,very neat revolver!
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Oh no. People aren't photoshopping the gun pictures, are you?
That's how I changed this gorgeous M-18 from gold to nickel. Didn't you notice the difference?
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