Let's Share M18 pics

[Peak53]

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

 

[nutsforsmiths]

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.

 

[Baggy Wrinkle]

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.

 

[bigmoose]

18-3

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.

 

[Gunhacker]

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.

 

[Baxter6551]

Model 18

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.

 

[TAROMAN]

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

My 2. Nickel 18 with RR&WO. Ranger trigger and target hammer. and a standard pre 18 CM.

 

[RKmesa]

Great guns gentlemen!!! Here's a pre-18 that got a little scratched up...

 

[Tony2much]

Mine has 4 screws and marked 18 (no dash) so should be 1959. Actual serial number K4335xx puts it at 1961 (18-2).

 

[skeezix]

Midland, Texas Police Department

"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."

Interesting. I live in Midland.

 

[LPD256]

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.

 

[jdlii]

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.

 

[Gearhead Jim]

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. $$

 

[RoadVirus]

1957 Pre 18. Matching # stocks. Shows signs of having been fired but not much. Still don't know how to post big pictures.

 

[EricR]

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.

 

[VASCAR2]

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.

 

[Cal44]

My model 18-4 with Ahrend's grips.

And with the original grips:

 

[chief38]

You can never have too many vintage M18's!

 

[Skullaero]

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