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Value of Smith & Wesson Model 18
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fat tom
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Sorry to hear it don't shoot well Larry. Tell you what,I'll give you $500 for it so you don't lose anything on it. That's a 25% profit. Better than the stock market!
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larryofcc
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Hey Fat Tom. Guns sits in a pouch in the safe and the holster I had specially made for it fits my new M617 no dash 4" perfectly and that M617 shoots real well. My very scarce Ruger KS-4 Super Single Six shoots way better than the CM 22 as well. Just one of those things. I will never sell the CM 22 unless I upgrade it at some point. Big Larry
Model 18-3 / Box / Papers / $750 (local ad)
Local ad (in western KY) It is an 18-3 and the seller is asking $750.
I have dealt with the seller in the past and found him honest and fair.
Posting for informational value only. I have no financial interest in this item. I don't have the $750 either.
Bekeart
Local ad (in western KY) It is an 18-3 and the seller is asking $750.
I have dealt with the seller in the past and found him honest and fair.
Posting for informational value only. I have no financial interest in this item. I don't have the $750 either.
Bekeart
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Timberpigeon
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buy the 18!
ealier this spring i spotted an 18 in a local gunshop. owner wanted $630 plus tax. the original owner had brought this gun and a winchester rifle he had bought in the same year (1958).
I loved the gun but thought the price was too high. I left and came back 2 weeks later (45 mile round trip) and was glad to see it still there. I believe the only reason it was still there was because it was a shop that specialized in modern slide guns, not old wheel guns. I got him to give it to me for $625 out the door but would have gladly paid the full price.
if you want it, buy it! five years from now it is an $800+ gun.
ealier this spring i spotted an 18 in a local gunshop. owner wanted $630 plus tax. the original owner had brought this gun and a winchester rifle he had bought in the same year (1958).
I loved the gun but thought the price was too high. I left and came back 2 weeks later (45 mile round trip) and was glad to see it still there. I believe the only reason it was still there was because it was a shop that specialized in modern slide guns, not old wheel guns. I got him to give it to me for $625 out the door but would have gladly paid the full price.
if you want it, buy it! five years from now it is an $800+ gun.
That's sort of the way I was. I wanted one, and fully expected to pay 600-650 or so based on what I'd seen online. I had never actually seen one in person that I knew of.
My wife and I were on vacation in Illinois back in June, and I saw that someone had posted on this forum that my favorite gun store had one in their case. I called and got them to hold it for me, sight unseen. I told them I'd be home in a day or two.
When I got there I found that not only was it in great shape it was a 1953 Combat Masterpiece, five screw. They were asking $499.00. Trying to be cool, I offered $450.00. They replied they couldn't take less than $460.00. "Well, I guess I won't lose it over $10.00." I replied.
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What do you find better about these guns than the earlier ones?
My 1955 with TT & TH... $300 back in February, part of a multi-gun deal.
A gentlman was wanting $650 for this CM (1953). That price was a little too steep for me. Luckily he preferred to trade so I gave him a LNIB 4" 28-2 for it.
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WOW, good trade!
Smithhound
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I've told this story here before, but several years ago I bought a 5 screw pre 18 S/N in the 198,xxx range, for around $275 (IIRC), when I got home I had just walked in the door when the dealer was calling wanting to buy it back from me.
It lives in my safe now and keeps the 4 screw pre 17 company.
BTW - did not mean to be rude, that is a really fine example of a Combat Masterpiece, you will quickly come to love the way it carries and shoots, one of the most comfortable and accurate revolvers you'll find. Enjoy it!
RD
It lives in my safe now and keeps the 4 screw pre 17 company.
BTW - did not mean to be rude, that is a really fine example of a Combat Masterpiece, you will quickly come to love the way it carries and shoots, one of the most comfortable and accurate revolvers you'll find. Enjoy it!
RD
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Why, did he decide he sold it too cheap?
szuppo
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K22 Combat Masterpiece Serial #K90801 which shipped on 21 Sept. 1950
Not letting this go for anything close to $650.
Not letting this go for anything close to $650.
Engine49guy
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Szoupo that pre 18 is just....WOW !!!
It's the lowest 22 CM serial I have ever heard of too.
It's the lowest 22 CM serial I have ever heard of too.
I have been kinda-sorta looking for one of these as well as a 17 and would prefer a 4 or 5 screw version of each.
As has been stated, it's not a "buy it, that's a smokin' deal" price, but it's not too bad, in my opinion.
Might I suggest you offer $600 cash? If the seller won't budge, ante-up and take it home. As many here have stated, all you have to do is look at the past to see the value of this type of gun is not going down anytime soon.
And if I may also add/suggest, if you decide not to buy it, post the sellers contact info here (assuming they are ok with you doing so) and I'm sure one of us would be happy to have it.
Regards,
tp
gagunner 2
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I always lusted over the 18's but he prices were always too high.Finally about 3 yeas ago found one.LNIB 18-3 from '78.Box,papers,tools for $370 at a gunshow. What a steal!!!
Two months later found a 5 screw from '54.about 98%,diamond magnas and all for $400.had too have this one too.
All the years waiting for the right deal finally came to pass.
The newest one is still unfired.Can't louse as a investment.The 5 screw
is just great! and fun shooter.Both or either were well worth the wait.
Two months later found a 5 screw from '54.about 98%,diamond magnas and all for $400.had too have this one too.
All the years waiting for the right deal finally came to pass.
The newest one is still unfired.Can't louse as a investment.The 5 screw
is just great! and fun shooter.Both or either were well worth the wait.
Thanks to all for the positive remarks about the revolver. Tried $600.00 but NG, so big deal for another $50.00. Got the gun and though it was called very good I would rate it border-line excellent. Only wear is slight at the muzzle from a holster. Bore and cylinders perfect. Grips number to the gun and assembly number the same on grip frame and yoke. And there is no model number or serial on the yoke. Just the serial on bottom of frame which I presume makes it early 1957. Think I did OK.
Engine49guy
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Congrats on your new K22 "Combat" Masterpiece !
Be warned that it is a ddictive and they tend to multply before you know it.
Please post some pics when you get a chance.
Be warned that it is a ddictive and they tend to multply before you know it.
Please post some pics when you get a chance.
Welcome to the Forum!
If the gun and box label are marked Model 18, the gun is not from 1955. My guess is you got that date (April 15, 1955) from the inside bottom of the box. That date applies to the liability and warranty statements printed in the box. It does not apply to the gun. These statements and the date remained in S&W boxes well into the Bangor Punta era of the 1960s and 1970s. I have several boxes marked Bangor Punta that have this printing in them.
If you post the serial number, someone can give you an estimated shipping year for your revolver.
The .22 Combat Masterpiece is a wonderful little gun. I'm sure you will get lots of affirmation of this from other posters.
Congratulations on owning a wonderful revolver.
Jack
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i just brought a pre-18 5 screw 1954 vintage home today. it is all numbers matching and other than a turn line and some muzzle wear, is in excellent condition. it came with the k32 masterpeice box shown which is in pretty good condition. i paid $650 OTD which some would say is high, but i won't miss the extra money. and the way the pop cans were jumping at 40 yards off the bench, i'm thinking it is a real shooter. it is a real sweet gun and my other smiths are going to be spending a bit more time in the safe for a while.
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