I just inherited 2 Model 10 revolvers. In the mid-1980's my grandfather and uncle went to aa Dallas gun show. They got there late and most of the booths were packing up. One guy had a bunch of Model 10 revolvers and didn't want to pack them all back up. He sold them 2 for $100 each. I've hunted and plinked with my grandfather, uncle, and father over the years but somehow never shot either of these pistols. Dad was a Colt guy, but said these were accurate and fun to shoot. At some point he put Uncle Mike's Combat grips on both pistols, but the original wood grips are here. I'll run a rag through these tonight and will hit the range tomorrow if it warms up.

The 10-6 has serial number D996XXX and is inscribed EPD 169R on the barrel above the extractor rod. There is some holster wear, but the gun is in great shape, 95%+.

The 10-8 has serial number 5D28XXX and is inscribed 175R on the barrel. It has more holster wear, but is still 90%.

I'm guessing these are old police arms that were replaced by semi-autos. Euless Police Department maybe? Is there a way to find out when these pistols were manufactured and who they were shipped to?

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Hello and welcome to the forum from snowy Canada. Your 10-6 has a production date of 1977, and your 10-8 is from 1979. I carried a 10-6 just like your's for several years before transitioning to semi autos in the early 90's. The model 10 was pretty much the standard Police issue firearm in my generation and it's a pleasure to shoot. You got a couple of nice ones!

The 10-6 was shipped in 1977.
The 10-8 was shipped in 1979.

The only way to find out where they were shipped to would be a factory letter, cost $50 each.

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S&W firearms can be "lettered" to tell you when they were originally shipped and to whom, also verifying the configuration and finish. The charge is $50 per gun. Here is a link to download the request form.

John

http://smith-wessonforum.com/downloa...eefe7886fd8726

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Wow, thanks for the info, gentlemen!

Although it would be cool to know more about these pistols, Ben Franklins are needed elsewhere.