Model 18-3. Deal or no deal?

[chevy57fan]

I've got a chance to pick up this model 18-3 from an estate sale for $500.00. They also have a model 559 for the same price I'll ask about in another sub-forum. Anyway, I don't know much about it except it's got the wrong grips and seems very clean. Any info you guys could tell me about age and value would be appreciated!

 

[rog8732]

It is the kind of "deal" I have been wishing for, quite some time.

 

[JohnRippert]

Looks like target trigger, target hammer, red insert sights. Even with the rubber grips I say buy it.

 

[FPrice]

I'd estimate the year at 1975. Depends upon how much you want a sweet-shooting .22lr K-frame. Do you have to bid or can you just make an offer? If the latter, bring four $100 bills and 2 $50's. Offer $400 cash and see if they bite.

 

[chevy57fan]

I'd estimate the year at 1975. Depends upon how much you want a sweet-shooting .22lr K-frame. Do you have to bid or can you just make an offer? If the latter, bring four $100 bills and 2 $50's. Offer $400 cash and see if they bite.

Thanks guys!

If it's 1975, I already own a model 10-6 from the same timeframe. I just may have to pick this one up as it's little brother!

 

[BriMac]

Nice looking. In my area that would not last very long in retail shop at 500.00

 

[fyimo]

Thanks guys!

If it's 1975, I already own a model 10-6 from the same timeframe. I just may have to pick this one up as it's little brother!

At that price you are almost stealing it as they usually go for$700 and up in that condition.

 

[SuperMan]

$500...in a heartbeat.... Get a nice set of period Target stocks to go with the TH and TT and that will be both a looker and a shooter...

Bob

 

[g8rb8]

$500 for an 18-3 in very good condition is a fair price and in excellent condition would be a good price. The S&W emblem does not show up well in your photos, looking a little weak or shallow, making me wonder if it has been refinished?

John
Scoundrel and Ne'er-Do-Well in Training

 

[zonker5]

Walk away from it....straight to your computer where you will pm me the contact information so I can relieve them of the troubles of owning such a critter!!

I'd jump on it with no hesitation. Good luck!

-Z-

 

[chevy57fan]

Thanks everyone! I'm buying it and will try to locate and install a correct set of factory grips. Those that are on it really bug me.

 

[MP1518]

Buy it. Very good gun ,at a very good price.

 

[chud333]

If it were me it would have come home with me no doubt.
For 500 who cares what grips are on it ?
You can find period correct grips easy enough. But you'll
not find an 18 for a lower price in that condition.
The finish looks good and correct as well.

Chuck

 

[kihnspiracy]

Buy it. That is a pretty good price.

 

[fyimo]

I'd have hurt my risk jerking my wallet out and it would be sitting on my desk as we speak

 

[raylan007]

If you have to ask you obviously haven't been looking long or hard.

 

[chevy57fan]

Ok, I bought it. Now I just have to find a nice set of correct grips. If anyone has a set, please let me know.

Thanks for all the info everyone!

 

[G-Mac]

Ok, I bought it. Now I just have to find a nice set of correct grips. If anyone has a set, please let me know.

Thanks for all the info everyone!

Original grips for that gun should be easy to find. Standard K-frame Magnas, non-diamond. Keep your eyes in the classifieds here. They pop up pretty regularly. Nice gun!