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Thoughts on a "pre 18" 4 screw.
This one is buggin me, a really good shape CMP 4 screw with a serial number just before model numbers were initiated, original grips, in the $850 range before tax, shipping, insurance etc.
I passed on it once, but am having second thoughts.....
Would you? I sold 10 guns so I am downsizing right?
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I’m clueless on the price,but I have a slightly worn 5 screw that I really like
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Doesn't sound to bad to me. You don't see as many 18's for sale vs other Smith 22's. What's the condition like?
You sold 10 so you're still 9 to the good.
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Doesn't sound to bad to me. You don't see as many 18's for sale vs other Smith 22's. What's the condition like?
You sold 10 so you're still 9 to the good.
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Great minds think alike!
Condition appears to be 99%, a great looking gun....
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A little on the high side now, but right on the money within a year r two. I'd have already bought it.
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I bought a mid to late '50s example with mismatched but period correct grips on GB just before the pandemic for $475, which I thought was a good price at the time. In high condition and with today's prices I think that is not too far off. And, when are you going to see a nice one like that again?
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At 99%, I'd call that a good price for any 18/ CM22 in the current market.
Our last gun show had a couple of 18-3/4s that were trashed for well over $1k. Other than those, I've not seen an 18/ CM22 for sale locally for a long time. I picked up a very nice CM22 a couple of years ago in the price range of the one you're looking at.
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Nice find!
Math is hard! I'm downsizing and I'm down +2!
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Model 18s are selling in North Idaho at gun shows for $1250, more if they are pre-18. Matching grips are a plus, take it from one who has been burned!
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Don't think of it as down-sizing.....think of it as reallocation. More politically correct.
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If I were ever to drop down to a bare minimum of guns, one of the remaining would be a 4" K22.
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I would love to have a pre model number .22 Combat Masterpiece. The older the better. I just picked up a model 17-3 and I also have a 1950 production K-22. But my favorite is the 18-3 that I have had 1972. While I like the 6” Ks the 4” with the ramp front sight has style and balance to it that is just perfect.
I learned DA technique with my model 18 and have lost count of the number of rounds that I put through it. The finish was changed to nickel by the factory and after decades of use the double action pull is as smooth as silk and the single action pull breaks like an icicle at about 3 lbs.
As much as I like the model number K target guns there is something special about the early to mid 50s guns. Hopefully one of these days I will find a nice earl .22 CM
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Last year I violated my GB rule of placing my max bid and walk away. The auction was for a mint pre M18 with the box and doc's. It is a 98%+ gun. The bidding war started and by the time it was done this beauty was mine but I paid dearly. BUT it rests comfortably in my safe and the money is basically disregarded.
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This one is buggin me, a really good shape CMP 4 screw with a serial number just before model numbers were initiated, original grips, in the $850 range before tax, shipping, insurance etc.
I passed on it once, but am having second thoughts.....
Would you? I sold 10 guns so I am downsizing right?
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Mbrgr1, I think what you are really doing is getting rid of the "duds" and building up the "gem" gun balance. If you were to sell 10, and use that money to buy 1 good one, you still downsized, right? That's how I think anyway!
Larry
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I think this is a decent price for what you described. I went to a Louisville gun show about 2008 and to my surprise I saw at least six people walking around trying to sell 18's or pre 18's. Before that I very seldom saw one for sale. I picked out a nice 5 screw and bought it using my C&R for $400. I still have it and enjoy it. A few of my friends also bought one.
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Don't know about price, but the 18/pre-18 is about one of the best guns S&W ever made. My 5 screw pre-18 is a great shooter and one of my favorites.
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I learned the #1 collector rule the hard way many years ago:
"The sting of the price goes away much faster than the sting of passing up a good gun you want, before someone else grabs it!"
The price is right on that one based on your description.
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If the condition merits the price, I would buy it. If you look at the online asking prices for later model marked examples (as ridiculous as those numbers are in many cases), your getting a bargain. Good luck. They are great revolvers.
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Not a 4 screw and a previous owner beat the heck out of it, probably because it did not function. Serious dents around the muzzle and cylinder, but after I installed the TH and shot it, I found it to be exceptionally accurate. Getting the geometry correct took some work but this puppy can shoot. Out shoots my pre 17s. K229184.
Question: were all the 5 screw K22 CM's short action?
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All the post war K frame target revolvers were short throw action.
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I've also found I can shoot my 4" barrel Pre 18 and Mod 18-4 more accurately than the 6" K22s.
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I've also found I can shoot my 4" barrel Pre 18 and Mod 18-4 more accurately than the 6" K22s.
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Funny thing: I had a pre-Model 17 and still have a pre-Model-18. I found that I could not shoot any better with the 6" than with the 4". The pre-18 is one of my favorite guns. My trips to the range usually include it along with a pre-23 38/44 Outdoorsman and my pre-24 Model of 1950 .44 Target. Yes, I know - I'm a lucky guy.
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I'm wondering where the pictures of your new gun are not on here yet? I love mine, but had to spend more than yours is listed at!
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Mbrgr1, I think you are due. Get that 4 screw and post some pictures
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Until mbrgr1 comes back with some pics, this thread needs a couple. Not 99%, but pretty nice anyway, my "pre-18" 4-screw, shipped in April, 1957. It should be reasonably close to the one in the opening post. Paid $535 for it five years ago. According to the book, a non-model marked 4-screw brings a premium. Book does not say how much that premium is. Serial # K293781. Target hammer, service trigger.
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My downsizing is costing me money. 3 weeks ago I gave away a 15, 18, 61, 67, Gen 1 SAA Colt 45, marlin 39A second year, custom Rem, 700BDL 30-06, mint bright Colt Officers ACP, savage youth 22 made about 1910 and a TALO laser engraved unfired PPK/s
I am ready to drown my sorrows in a new piece. If you do not buy that per 18, PM me where I can buy it
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I was ahead of the downsizing curve having sold off most of the pre 64 M70 collection, a CHE Parker 20 and a few others.....then I saw and got to shoot a Parker AAHE 12 with 32 inch tubes. Only 36 made in that configuration. I suddenly was behind the curve.....BUT I have the gun and it was ordered by a Dr from Bay City MI in 1917.
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I was ahead of the downsizing curve having sold off most of the pre 64 M70 collection, a CHE Parker 20 and a few others.....then I saw and got to shoot a Parker AAHE 12 with 32 inch tubes. Only 36 made in that configuration. I suddenly was behind the curve.....BUT I have the gun and it was ordered by a Dr from Bay City MI in 1917.
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And why is it that we did not get to see this beauty?
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Until mbrgr1 comes back with some pics, this thread needs a couple. Not 99%, but pretty nice anyway, my "pre-18" 4-screw, shipped in April, 1957. It should be reasonably close to the one in the opening post. Paid $535 for it five years ago. According to the book, a non-model marked 4-screw brings a premium. Book does not say how much that premium is. Serial # K293781. Target hammer, service trigger.
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I am practicing self control! That's the same gun, but this one has magna stocks....
Very nice one you have there.
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Until mbrgr1 comes back with some pics, this thread needs a couple. Not 99%, but pretty nice anyway, my "pre-18" 4-screw, shipped in April, 1957. It should be reasonably close to the one in the opening post. Paid $535 for it five years ago. According to the book, a non-model marked 4-screw brings a premium. Book does not say how much that premium is. Serial # K293781. Target hammer, service trigger.
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The main reason I have not grabbed the one I asked about is I already have one I like, mostly because it is NOT 99%, it has just enough wear to make me comfy wearing it out and about without fear of buggering it up, even though I am not reckless with this one, May 1953
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And why is it that we did not get to see this beauty?
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I have pictures on my phone but no idea how to get them here. I'll take some tomorrow along with the pre M18 and a NIB M18.
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Funny thing: I had a pre-Model 17 and still have a pre-Model-18. I found that I could not shoot any better with the 6" than with the 4". The pre-18 is one of my favorite guns. My trips to the range usually include it along with a pre-23 38/44 Outdoorsman and my pre-24 Model of 1950 .44 Target. Yes, I know - I'm a lucky guy.
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Since everyone seems to be showing off their pre-18, let me show off mine
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Since everyone seems to be showing off their pre-18, let me show off mine
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Very nice, is that TT and TH?
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Very nice, is that TT and TH?
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Yes - the letter states that it was shipped with a target trigger. The red ramp front sight and target hammer were added later.
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