18-2 w/3Ts
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Very nice Model 18 for sure. Pretty gun.
I noticed on the other thread earlier,(Yourloyalapostle), that you were going to post pictures of this gun. I have a couple of Model 18’s with target triggers and target hammers and neither came with target grips. Yours is the first Model 18 that I’ve seen that came with white outline/red ramp sights. I did install a white outline on a Model 18 and target grips that I shoot a lot. I also reamed the cylinders on the same gun. Ejection was hard after several boxes of shells but I fixed that.
I noticed on the other thread earlier,(Yourloyalapostle), that you were going to post pictures of this gun. I have a couple of Model 18’s with target triggers and target hammers and neither came with target grips. Yours is the first Model 18 that I’ve seen that came with white outline/red ramp sights. I did install a white outline on a Model 18 and target grips that I shoot a lot. I also reamed the cylinders on the same gun. Ejection was hard after several boxes of shells but I fixed that.
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Yes, the sights are pretty unusual from what I've seen. I haven't shot it. I'm considering selling it as part of my collection reduction. A "pre" 18 I have will probably stay with me. It has the original box.
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The stocks SHOULD have a serial number stamped on them - that would be the proof. If they have no number or an incorrect number, they are an add on.
The hammer and trigger "proof" would have to come from a factory letter since they are not numbered.
The hammer and trigger "proof" would have to come from a factory letter since they are not numbered.
Beautiful model 18!!!
Target stocks very seldom have the serial # (especially after the 1950s) because they didn’t require fitting to the gun. If they have nothing marked on the back there’s a possibility they came on the gun from the factory. Again, only a letter will provide proof. But if they’re marked with a large KT or something similar in black ink, they were purchased separately likely at the dealer and installed aftermarket.
Target stocks very seldom have the serial # (especially after the 1950s) because they didn’t require fitting to the gun. If they have nothing marked on the back there’s a possibility they came on the gun from the factory. Again, only a letter will provide proof. But if they’re marked with a large KT or something similar in black ink, they were purchased separately likely at the dealer and installed aftermarket.
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What is marked on your label in the box above where it says STOCKS?
And does your target stocks have a diamond around the screw hole?
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Do you have the Standard Catalog of S&W? You might find that special feature listed in the model 18 section.
The 2 boxes for a couple of my Model 18-3’s are marked with Target Hammer, and Target Trigger, with the boxes so checked. Both boxes have an S in the designated box for stocks which designates square butt Factory Magnas. Both of those guns have Magnas numbered to the guns. This box just happened to be easy to find.
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I believe if target stocks were original to your gun and 1967 is correct, then the stocks would have had the diamond.
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In the case of my 18-2 the target stocks have no markings indicating factory replacements. Another note about this gun is the target trigger. I am reading in SCSW, and have observed, that would normally be the .400" trigger. This one has a .500" trigger. Could that possibly indicate a special order or would S&W regularly use a .500" trigger on this model?
I double checked both of my Model 18-3’s that have target trigger, and target hammer, and square butt Magnas, that have original boxes. Both guns have the .500” serrated target triggers, slightly wider than the trigger guards. I believe your .500” target trigger is correct. Here’s an example.
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Mine does measure .500. I guess it's not that unusual. I was leaning on what I read in SCSW. Thanks James.
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