If the condition merits the price, I would buy it. If you look at the online asking prices for later model marked examples (as ridiculous as those numbers are in many cases), your getting a bargain. Good luck. They are great revolvers.
Thoughts on a "pre 18" 4 screw.
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Not a 4 screw and a previous owner beat the heck out of it, probably because it did not function. Serious dents around the muzzle and cylinder, but after I installed the TH and shot it, I found it to be exceptionally accurate. Getting the geometry correct took some work but this puppy can shoot. Out shoots my pre 17s. K229184.
Question: were all the 5 screw K22 CM's short action?
Question: were all the 5 screw K22 CM's short action?
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All the post war K frame target revolvers were short throw action.
I've also found I can shoot my 4" barrel Pre 18 and Mod 18-4 more accurately than the 6" K22s.
Funny thing: I had a pre-Model 17 and still have a pre-Model-18. I found that I could not shoot any better with the 6" than with the 4". The pre-18 is one of my favorite guns. My trips to the range usually include it along with a pre-23 38/44 Outdoorsman and my pre-24 Model of 1950 .44 Target. Yes, I know - I'm a lucky guy.
I'm wondering where the pictures of your new gun are not on here yet? I love mine, but had to spend more than yours is listed at!
Mbrgr1, I think you are due. Get that 4 screw and post some pictures
Until mbrgr1 comes back with some pics, this thread needs a couple. Not 99%, but pretty nice anyway, my "pre-18" 4-screw, shipped in April, 1957. It should be reasonably close to the one in the opening post. Paid $535 for it five years ago. According to the book, a non-model marked 4-screw brings a premium. Book does not say how much that premium is. Serial # K293781. Target hammer, service trigger.
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My downsizing is costing me money. 3 weeks ago I gave away a 15, 18, 61, 67, Gen 1 SAA Colt 45, marlin 39A second year, custom Rem, 700BDL 30-06, mint bright Colt Officers ACP, savage youth 22 made about 1910 and a TALO laser engraved unfired PPK/s
I am ready to drown my sorrows in a new piece. If you do not buy that per 18, PM me where I can buy it
I am ready to drown my sorrows in a new piece. If you do not buy that per 18, PM me where I can buy it
I was ahead of the downsizing curve having sold off most of the pre 64 M70 collection, a CHE Parker 20 and a few others.....then I saw and got to shoot a Parker AAHE 12 with 32 inch tubes. Only 36 made in that configuration. I suddenly was behind the curve.....BUT I have the gun and it was ordered by a Dr from Bay City MI in 1917.
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I am practicing self control!
That's the same gun, but this one has magna stocks....Very nice one you have there.
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The main reason I have not grabbed the one I asked about is I already have one I like, mostly because it is NOT 99%, it has just enough wear to make me comfy wearing it out and about without fear of buggering it up, even though I am not reckless with this one, May 1953
And why is it that we did not get to see this beauty?
I have pictures on my phone but no idea how to get them here. I'll take some tomorrow along with the pre M18 and a NIB M18.
Since everyone seems to be showing off their pre-18, let me show off mine
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Yes - the letter states that it was shipped with a target trigger. The red ramp front sight and target hammer were added later.
