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S&W Revolvers: 1961 to 1980 3-Screw PINNED Barrel SWING-OUT Cylinder Hand Ejectors WITH Model Numbers


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Old 10-21-2008, 11:11 AM
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I just bought a 4 inch mod. 18 Combat Masterpiece, s/n 3363xx. Any idea on when it was made, and what size holster? Will it fit any "J" frame holster? Thanks Teejay9
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I just bought a 4 inch mod. 18 Combat Masterpiece, s/n 3363xx. Any idea on when it was made, and what size holster? Will it fit any "J" frame holster? Thanks Teejay9
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Old 10-21-2008, 11:18 AM
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The Model 18 is a K frame. Your serial number (on the butt of the gun) should start with a K and K 336,3XX likely would've shipped in 1958.
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Old 10-21-2008, 11:20 AM
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Welcome to the forum.
There should be a "K" prefix for that serial number. K3363XX would have been made in 1958.
It is a K frame and would be to big for a J frame holster.
Model 18's are great guns.

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Old 10-21-2008, 04:13 PM
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Originally posted by s&wchad:
Welcome to the forum.

The Model 18 is a K frame. Your serial number (on the butt of the gun) should start with a K and K 336,3XX likely would've shipped in 1958.
You're absolutely right, there is a "K" in the s/n. I must have overlooked it. Thanks so much for the info, Teejay9
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