Q QrterHorseRider Member Joined Feb 18, 2011 Messages 9 Reaction score 2 Jun 7, 2025 #1 I have the above revolver in mint condition. I thought Model 18 were only made in .22LR. Is it a mismatch model 19 ?
I have the above revolver in mint condition. I thought Model 18 were only made in .22LR. Is it a mismatch model 19 ?
snw19_357 Moderator Platinum User Joined May 8, 2006 Messages 3,568 Reaction score 2,965 Location N.AZ Jun 7, 2025 #3 18's were .22LR and also 4". 17's were 6" Are you saying it's a .357 Mag? Shrouded ejector rod? I've seen a bunch of Model 19's, especially -3's, that the 9 looks like an 8.
18's were .22LR and also 4". 17's were 6" Are you saying it's a .357 Mag? Shrouded ejector rod? I've seen a bunch of Model 19's, especially -3's, that the 9 looks like an 8.
S stansdds Member Joined Apr 17, 2007 Messages 10,614 Reaction score 15,175 Location Virginia Jun 8, 2025 #4 Could be an incorrect model number stamping, but S&W's "8" and "9" can look an awful lot alike.
Rob613 Member Joined Jun 27, 2019 Messages 840 Reaction score 1,738 Location Montana Jun 8, 2025 #5 I had a 19-3 that was mistamped as an 18-3… Last edited: Jun 8, 2025
chief38 Member Bronze Supporter Joined Apr 4, 2006 Messages 19,582 Reaction score 30,978 Jun 8, 2025 #6 I'd say it was mis-marked - it happens. Never heard of any M18 that was in a caliber other than 22 rf. Might actually be worth a few bucks to collectors.
I'd say it was mis-marked - it happens. Never heard of any M18 that was in a caliber other than 22 rf. Might actually be worth a few bucks to collectors.
M mtgianni Member Joined Feb 17, 2007 Messages 7,578 Reaction score 7,136 Location SW MT Jun 8, 2025 #7 A Model 19 would be an appropriate stamp for a 357 K frame. I can see how a mis stamp occurred. IMO, it would neither add nor subtract value.
A Model 19 would be an appropriate stamp for a 357 K frame. I can see how a mis stamp occurred. IMO, it would neither add nor subtract value.
JP@AK US Veteran Platinum User Joined Mar 9, 2011 Messages 14,966 Reaction score 21,053 Location Palmer, Alaska Jun 8, 2025 #8 If it has a barrel shroud, like the one in the picture of Post #5, it is definitely a Model 19.