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I have a Smith and Wesson Model 18. Can anyone help me determine the age and value of this firearm? Serial Number- 161950
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Made in 1952, meaning it is a Combat Masterpiece .22 model. S&W did not begin to use model numbers until 1957 at which time this model was assigned number 18.
Incidentally even though the letter "K" is offset a bit from the numbers it helps with identification to use it as part of the serial number, i.e. K161950.
To wombathunter and micksis86, I'm not ignoring you but as it happens the reference book I have with me at present doesn't have the three letter/four numeric serial numbers. You'll have to wait for laytonj1, who is the real expert on this thread, to check in.