bennettfam
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I've always wondered, is the Model 18 the only S&W revolver that was offered only with a 4" barrel, or were there others? 
Is Mod-18 unique?
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sigp220.45
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The Model 58 only came with a four inch barrel.
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The model 33.
mkk41
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I've always wondered, is the Model 18 the only S&W revolver that was offered only with a 4" barrel, or were there others?
We have seen 'mistake' guns whose frame is marked Mod.18 , but have longer barrels of a Mod.17.
But were they sold as Mod.17 or Mod.18?
I guess a Model-15 ( Model-18's equivalant in .38 cal) would fit in this category.
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AirCommando
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Negative, Don. The Model 15 came in 2" barrels also.
Engine49guy
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The model 15 was also made with a 5" barrel.
And, according to the Catalog, 6" and 8 3/8" too.
austintexas
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From what I can remember they made the M-18 in 4 inch taper barrel until the middle 80s. Then to save money? S&W started to manufacture the M-17 with a heavy 4 inch barrel and discontinued the M-18.
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Engine49guy
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The 18-4 ended the 18 line (until recently resurrected).
The 6" Model 17-5 also offered in 8 3/8 was then also offered in 4"
to fill the need for a "Combat" version .
Pretty sure the Model 67 was only offered in 4".
