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I was trying to make up my mind today if I was going to sell the (top) 1973 18-3 today, and I was comparing it to the (bottom) 1969 M18-3. So I had them laying side by side to I decided to take a pick and start a thread.
The decision was made neither of these is going anywhere
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Very nice. I have two Model 18's.
A 1959 Model 18
A 1974 Model 18-3
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Its technically still mine but I did give it to my son for his first revolver.
Its the one with the birdseye grips.
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This is mine; it walked in off the street at a gun show many years ago, and I didn't miss a heartbeat to jump on it. It's one of my favorite handguns as a practice stand-in for its .38 and .357 brothers.
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I traded in to this Model 18 a year or so ago, it is a fine shooting revolver:
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18-4, ~1977. Proof marks from Munich, Germany. Reimported through Skaneateles, New York. Target grips from the Classifieds in this forum. Little-to-no collector value, but still mostly shiny and lots of fun at the range or in the woods,
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I think from the early 60's... Model 18-2 '62 ? It's sweet!
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Here's my Pre 18 Combat Masterpiece from 1955 with Target Hammer, Target Grips and factory "Bright" finish. I have the box but too lazy to dig it out for the photos.
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Here's my Pre 18 Combat Masterpiece from 1955 with Target Hammer, Target Grips and factory "Bright" finish. I have the box but too lazy to dig it out for the photos.
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Very nice! Like the unrelieved diamond targets too
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Here's my 18-3
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Pardon my drool. Those are all fantastic revolvers. Can't wait to find one for my own.
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Little-to-no collector value, but still mostly shiny and lots of fun at the range or in the woods,
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What? That has tons of collector value. A highly sought after revolver.
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I got mine in the early 70’s and had the grip converted to a round butt:
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I was trying to make up my mind today if I was going to sell the (top) 1973 18-3 today, and I was comparing it to the (bottom) 1969 M18-3. So I had them laying side by side to I decided to take a pick and start a thread.
The decision was made neither of these is going anywhere
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The bottom one with 3-T’ is really sharp looking.
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Here's my .22 CM / Pre-18, from ~1951
One of these days, I'd like to pick up an 18-3 to go along with it...
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Late '50s era K22 Combat Masterpiece.
Same gun with the grips it was wearing when I got it. They are mismatched which is why I put some Culinas on the K22 CM.
18-3
The 18-3 has tight charge holes and they need to be cleaned out every 8 to 10 cylinders. The K22 CM is a sweet package, shoots tight groups with pretty much everything and the charge holes do not clog. Been contemplating selling the 18-3, but you know how that normally goes.
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Let's Share M18 pics
Nothing but fun with this 1958 vintage! And it rides nicely in this Lawrence half flapper.
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My one and only; an 18-2 from 1966
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Here's mine from 1972.
Same gun, one pic with magna's, the other with bigmtnman's elk stags. Sweet gun.
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Great idea, Narragansett. Somehow I have ended up with 4 Model 18s. Here are three blued 18-2s and a refinished silver no dash that letters to the Midland, Texas Police Department. It is mentioned on page 217 SCSW 4th Edition. I don’t know what the silver refinish is, perhaps hard chrome, but it shows no wear and the cases never stick in the chambers.
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No dashes
This one dates to 1958 by the book, but not lettered. Has the right box box but the grips don't number I might get buried with this one
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Here's my pre-18 made in 1954. It's a lot of fun to shoot. There's a factory sticker on the box saying it's a Combat Masterpiece.
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I have always wanted a Model 18 but the cost always stopped me. I am envious of you folks and your beautiful revolvers.
My younger brother-in-law has his grandfather’s Model 17-2. About ten years ago I tried to talk him out of it so I could swap out the 6-inch barrel for a 4-inch thereby creating a home-made Model 18. I even found and bought the barrel. But, no joy. He still has the 17-2 with its original barrel and I have a nice pinned barrel sitting in my safe. Maybe I should just go looking for a real Model 18.
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My 18-3. Bought from the estate of a dear relative (WWII airman) with original box, docs, tools, and sales receipt. I also have the Model 67 that he purchased at the same time. Both are in like new condition.
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My 1954 Pre-18 wearing Altamont Roper style grips. I've come to really like how they fit my hand and the affordable classic look.
I've been putting them on my other pre-model K-Frames.
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Got mine used from estate with box but missing original stocks. Had a pair of combat stocks on in place. I have since swapped out for magna shaped plain factory walnut grips with grip adapter.
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Great guns gentlemen!!! Here's a pre-18 that got a little scratched up...
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Mine was shipped in December 1952 one week before I was born. I just put some non relieved target grips on her but can’t find a photo. Enjoy.
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My first one was nice, about 90% and shot great. Then my client, who owns a pawn shop called and said that he had something that I needed.
I paid the same amount for the second one that I had paid for the first one and then sold the first one. The second one is 95%, plus and an equally great shooter.
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The bottom one is my 18-3 purchased last year, I had to install a new cylinder stop and also put the smooth combat trigger on it.
A very nice gun to shoot, good cheap gentle practice for the new 19-9 "Classic" above it. Both of the blued guns have Eagle "Heritage" grips which look much like the S&W Altamont grips on the 66 but feel much better. $$
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While there are plenty of Smith's I'd like to add to my collection, I'm sure as heck glad I have a Model 18. This is a '78 dash 4 with TT and TH. LOVE the balance and how it shoots.
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Here is a picture of my model 18 in the middle. Top revolver is a model 15-2 from 1966, model 18 from 1958 and a model 36 3” from 1972.
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My model 18-4 with Ahrend's grips.
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If this is a faux pas you can kick it, but I wanted to contribute. I recently let a dear friend talk me out of my 1964 model 18. Yes, I know... I replaced it with this one. I've not seen many of these. It's a 4" model 17-7. At least I'm back in a K Frame combat .22
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My pre-18 wearing its Herretts and then shown with a fitted .22 Mag cylinder.
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My .22 Combat Masterpiece is one of my favorite revolvers. Its on my never sell list. It's condition is just how I like my guns...nice but not so I won't take them out to play.
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Since I won't be the first to play a bit loose with the dates here, I'll post my 22 Combat Masterpiece from around 1951. The Masterpiece on the left was shipped to Abercrombie & Fitch in December 1947. Both have the original stocks.
The CM came to me through the generosity and thoughtfulness of a member of this forum, and it's a ridiculously accurate and good shooting gun. Like Bill's above it's in perfect condition for me--looks great but used enough to holster every once in a while and shoot at will!
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I have 2, a no dash, from 1958-ish and a 1977 18-3. The 18-3 was a trainer for the Colorado State Patrol Academy. I found it an LGS. The 4-screw was bought, from a member, on this forum.
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What are the model 18 revolvers in excellent condition selling for today?
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Everyone loves the 18, and I love mine. I always wondered why the cheaper-to-make model 45 was never significantly produced.
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There sure are a bunch of gorgeous CMs in this thread. I have only one, and technically it is not a Model 18. K22 Combat Masterpiece, 4 screw, shipped in April, 1957. I bought it just a tad more than 4 years ago. It cost me $535 at the time, which I thought was reasonable then. In today's market, I think I bought it cheap...
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What are the model 18 revolvers in excellent condition selling for today?
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Excellent condition, I would say 1200.00
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Love my S&W .22s.
Left and center on the bottom row are a pair of 18-3s.
The center gun is a 1977 model just as S&W made them.
The left gun is from 1974 and was modified by a previous owner. RR, WO, smooth face trigger and a wonderful action job. I added the Uncle Mike's Combat grips. This is my DA practice gun. I shoot this more than any other gun I own.
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