10-5 Round Butt - Had a Rough Life
I picked up this 2 inch Model 10, round butt, earlier this week at a LGS. It was dry and had plenty of red rust especially on the grip straps; chambers look pretty cruddy too but double and single action function felt fine. The dealer said that the seller had identified himself as a retired NYPD detective. I did my best to convince the dealer that he really didn't want to waste his time trying to make it presentable for resale and he should sell it to me, as is, at a "bargain" price. So, with some bargaining and adding an old H&R top break to the deal I went home with two old guns to clean-up.
Both of the Smith's grips were in rough shape but the right grip was serial numbered to the gun (SN C9035XX). The inside parts were coated with a "varnish" of 40 year old dried lubricant and the strain screw took several attempts to break it free; but the internals cleaned up fine as did the bore and chambers. Shot two boxes thru it still shoots good.
Oh, the Model 10 came with a Jay-Pee waistband holster.
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