18-3 on the counter/ Photos in Post #32

[m75rlg]

I looked at an 18-3, serial 1k78xxx, at a local pawn shop. Blue, 4 inch barrell. She is wearing service stocks with a hairline crack on the upper right shoulder, and two very small specks in the bluing on the left side of the barrell next to the frame. There may be a hint of bluing loss on the end of the barrell (I was examining it in florsent lights in the store, and didn't take it to the sunlight.) Needs a good cleaning, but action felt smooth and tight. Overall, a very attractive k-frame.

No box, papers or tools, but a Federal Man thumb-break holster. Priced at $489 which would make it 529 out the door. I walked away thinking it was too high.

Tell me not to go back and be satisfied with my 34-1 for .22 shooting. Or tell me to go back and make an offer.

Thanks.

 

[feralmerril]

If your 34-1 is a 2", you need that 4"!

 

[mike4570]

I would say it's $100 to high. Make them an offer, all they can say is no.

 

[Cooter Brown]

Around here that would be a pretty darned good price. Especially if you like the holster.

It would not last long at that price in these parts.

 

[fat tom]

Going by what I've seen them selling for lately,I'd say that is a good price. But,what do I know?
f.t.

 

[RdrBill]

Sir.
Any Model 18 S&W would cost that or more out here in the Western USA. You can always tell yourself you did good and they will be cheaper next year.
Bill@Yuma

 

[flatpik6]

That sounds like a fairly decent price. I know I have an 18-4 in the safe with the original box/papers/tools and wax paper that's probably had less than 20 rounds through it and I wouldn't let it go for less than $750.

 

[Bat Guano]

I've had mine since 1982 and couldn't live without it. If nothing else you'll make up any difference in the cost of cheaper ammo (and more fun).

Your descendants will thank you.

 

[mtime7]

would defiately try to get him down a few bucks, but I would not have left with out it.. Last one I saw, was at a gun show, it was marked $569 and I thought it was to high, now I wish I had tried to negotiate

 

[samwood]

I paid $400 for one, but that was six years ago. I'd guess that is a fair price.

 

[H Richard]

I've been looking for one, and I haven't found one under $600.

 

[tripledipper]

There are no cheap 17/18's around to be had and when shooting them the k's feel so much better in your hand than the j's. You know you want it so get it! Just look at the completed auctions on GB if you think the price is out of line.

 

[bobf]

How close to 1K78788 is it?
Bob

 

[m75rlg]

How close to 1K78788 is it?
Bob

I don't recall the rest of the number. PM me if there is some specific number you'r looking for and I could check.

I think I may go back first of the week and see if I can make the owner an offer. The clerk I was talking with today didn't seem to have much authority to deal.

Some of it may depend on how much money my wife has me spend at the church auction/fundraiser tomorrow!

 

[jpwhel]

Any Mod 18 under $500 is a pretty good deal. I have both the k frame Mod 18-4 and a j frame Mod 34-1. While I like shooting the little J frame, the Mod 18 is much more enjoyable.

 

[S&W-Keeper]

It may be a little high, but how many have you seen in the last 2 years.

 

[ischia]

Keep in mind people are keeping their .22's It's a national trend that began when ammo prices rose and it doesn't seem to be going away. Both the J frame and the K, especially the older ones ( -2 thru -4's) are not real common at local shows. All are at least $500 and up, NIB $600-750 with the 18 the rarest of the lot. I haven't seen an 18 for sale around the Seattle or Tacoma area for years. I've been looking for one as well. I'd say buy it.

Ischia

 

[sw282]

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[Vulcan Bob]

I will jump on the go and buy it bandwagon. I only ever seen one 18 for sale around here and it's in my safe.

 

[xsexcess]

That old saw 'you can never pay too much, only too soon' comes to mind. I think the other comments are correct. Unless it's been bubba'd (the only K frame 22 I've seen lately was a British conversion of a Victory model), it's probably an OK deal.