Is this "19 inch WSM" just a 18.5?

[WLai]

Hi I'm trying to expand my Weber arsenal and am looking to buy this used WSM:

Is this really just an old 18.5 in disguise? Can I still get parts for it?

This will be my first WSM and actually my first smoker, period. Any help appreciated!

 

[Dwain Pannell]

I believe it is an older 18.5". Interesting that the owner's manual says 19".

In your photo is the center section upside down?

I imagine replacement parts are interchangeable with today's 18.5". Weber or Erepreplacementparts.com may still have parts for it.

 

[KevinJ]

Yep, that's an 18.5. No problems getting parts for it as the design really never changed until recently.

Dwain, Nice catch on the middle section being upside down.

 

[Chris Allingham]

I have a copy of that manual from 2008. When the next revision came out later that same year, it was changed back to 18.5". I guess they had a change of heart.