A Brace of Pre-10 Snubbies

[hsguy]

Here is a pair of pre-10 snubbies with the pre-war style grips both numbered to the guns. These guns put me mind of the 1950's detective movies and are a hoot to fire. John

[hsguy]

Here is a pair of pre-10 snubbies with the pre-war style grips both numbered to the guns. These guns put me mind of the 1950's detective movies and are a hoot to fire. John

[Lee Barner]

that is a nice pair to draw to. thanks for sharing. i, like many here, have a great fondness for the "plain" old M&Ps. all you need and nothing more. lee

[Raider]

Very nice pair. Did you buy them together? I have my eye on a nickel pre-mod 10 square butt.

[Geronimo Jim]

Really, really nice. This configeration is one of my favorite K frames.

[sabre]

Very nice! The pre-war grips and half moon front sight make a great combination, it really gives the guns that old school detective look

Bill

[hsguy]

Raider, Thanks for the compliment, lucky I am not a woman, I might have taken offense. I did not buy them together, don't know why I need two though. An interesting aside, one came with a box that is marked for a Square Butt but I believe it to be original as it is marked on the bottom in grease pencil with the serial number as was S&W's custom at the time. Probably the only box on hand at the time. John

[tonysoprano150]

Nice pair!!!

[Raider]

Originally posted by hsguy:
Raider, Thanks for the compliment, lucky I am not a woman, I might have taken offense.

LOL! Be glad that you were not displaying a pair of .44's.

Charlie

[gizamo]

Hey, a brace is technically 3 guns.....

So there ~ I just gave you an excuse to get another

Giz

[j38]

Very nice snubbies! I have a soft spot for those half-moon sights. Thanks, Jerry

[noshow]

Thanks for posting this, like others have said , it brings to mind the old detective shows/movies. I must admit I also have an affection for the old Colt Detective Specials ala Sgt. Joe Friday(Badge 714) of "Dragnet" fame! Thanks for the trip down memory lane

[JayCeeNC]

Dang nice set, hsguy. I have a couple 2" pre-10's but they're both square butt. I really like the small grips on the round butt versions.

[Kamerer]

FYI, you are correct, brace = pair. Like a "brace of quail" or "brace of pistols in the belt - Arghh, board the frigate!" (oops, pirate talk slipped in).

[pace40]

Very nice...always like to see the ole M&P appreciated.

[S&W-Keeper]

I think I am seeing double.Nice twins.

[mjr]

Those are lovely. There was really a lot of variation in the amount of checkering on those old grips, wasn't there?

[wraco]

Those are great and look to be in fine shape as well. I love the diamond magna grips.There's something unique with the older models, especially when they're in such nice shape.
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Regards:
Rod

[TNDave]

Those guns are way cool!

[hsguy]

Thanks all for the kind words. mjr- I never noticed the difference in the checkering, thanks for pointing that out. John

[Allen-frame]

A fantastic pair, I too, love round butts. (he said with a straight face).
I don't own any pre 10s' but I did luck into a super smooth 2" post war M&P 38 square butt. It has the 'new' short cocking action. C43xxx places it about 1948 I think.

Regards,,,, Al











.........Now that makes 3 so we can call it a 'brace',,,,,A

[Muley Gil]

I love the diamond magna grips.

Those aren't Magna grips; those are service grips. Allen-frame's revolver has magnas.

Allen-frame, your revolver IS a pre M10. M&Ps didn't get marked as M10s until around 1957.