Model 10-6

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Okay, to everyone who knows the answer, this may be a stupid question. However, to me, who doesn't have the answer....... I just picked up a pristine Model 10-6, forty years old and with gorgeous original blue finish. What does the -6 represent? Apologies if it's a really stupid question- thanks...
 
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The dash number denotes what manufacturing revision the gun's model is. Some people have the info on what each revision number means, I don't.
 
I thought it was the introduction of the Heavy Barrel and became the M13 and there were some 10-6's made in .357.
 
The model 10-6 runs from 1962 thru 1977. I think the 10-6 HB (heavy barrel) was the platform for the model 13 prototype. I bought my 10-6 almost twenty years ago. Pre-internet, I had to ask around to find out what the -6 ment myself. BTW, the 10-6's are a fine example of the breed. Mine is an ex-LEO. Very well worn, but shoots like a champ.
 
Here's mine in Neeekle.
nickel10-6004.jpg
 
IMHO that 10-6 will stand up to all the .38+P your shooting hand can. I have a 10-6 in .357, and when I bought it, I liked it so well, I decided to put it away and bought a new Model 13. Had another .38 M10HB (don't recall the dash no.) for awhile and it digested any and every .38 ctg. I fed it, from wadcutters to Long Colt to +P+ and never flinched. It just shot'em all and did it well.

Larry
 
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You can shoot all the +p you want in and it won't hurt the revolver.
 

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