Hey guys I've always been accustomed to shooting guns but never really got into the history of them, until a few nights ago. My cousin came home and asked if anyone wanted to buy a revolver with about 150 rounds for fifty bucks. It was not in the greatest condition. I got it and brought it home and noticed that it was a 38 S&W Special CTG. Now I know a 38. Is a good piece and I know that Smith and Wesson is one of the best brands.

So my questions are:

Is there any to tell the make and model on a prize such as this?
Maybe by serial number or something?

Hello,
Check out this link and post the information on your revolver.

To IDENTIFY your Gun >

Mod 10-8
Hand Ejector
Sn: 5D46388
CTG
Barrel length: 4in
Hand Ejector Fixed Sights
2 screws

I hope this is all that is needed

You have a model 10 revolver, also called a "Military and Police" model 10. This is/was a standard service revolver for both police and military units for a long time. Over the past 100 years this model served police officers and military police and flight crews as well as many, many civilian sportsmen. It was Smith and Wesson's "bread and butter" gun for a long time and is one of the best service revolvers made. If you take care of it, it will last longer than you wil be around and can be passed down for many generations. Great gun. Almost all "gun folks" will have at least one in their safe/home/holster. Great deal by the way, especially ifit is in good shape! Congrats on acquiring a terrific revolver.

Hello,
You have a Model 10-8 that dates to about 1979ish. It will have 3 screws (one you can't see because of the stocks) These were pretty much the standard issue Police service revolvers of the time. I carried one for many years. For $50 you can't go wrong. Please post some pic's if you can.

Is really, really, rusty. I believe it just need a good cleaning. And the grip is a little loose. And if Ivan figure out how to get a pic on here i will post it

I hope I did this right not very tech savvy.

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Welcome to the forum. It looks like you got the ammo at a fair price and a free gun thrown in. Looking forward to seeing the photos.

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Also is there a way for me to run the serial number to make double extra sure that this tool was not used in a crime or was stolen from someone who loved it as much as I do.

Well, there is, but your cousin might get a visit from the local authorities . . .

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Your model 10 is a "heavy barrel" model which is very nice. A little heavier than the standard barrel. The profile is straight with no taper. This adds some front end weight and generally makes the gun easier to shoot, although that idea is very subjective and varies with each shooter. I think the heavy barrel does shoot better and balances better in the hand.

In re: the serial number check: You could ask your local Police Dept. or Sheriff's Office to run it. They may or may not depending on many factors. Should the agency make a check of it's status you'll be able to have the question answered and if it is stolen, you'll have to surrender it and make some detailed explanations....And if it isn't, you are good and can rest easy! Good luck. Hope this helps.

Well my cousin is not a thief or a murderer I know he would never do something like that. But he bought it from someone else for cheap and to sell it and make a little extra but I saw the condition and talked him down. He told me that he didn't think it was hot but he also never asked either. I'm just kinda paranoid like that, I like to collect and shoot for sport and game but there's always that thought.

Basically, you paid for the ammo, & got the gun for free! Bob

Get some 0000 bronze wool (steel wool will work but bronze wool is better) and some Hoppes #9 solvent (or a light oil will do) and rub the rust lightly. Take your time and, again, rub lightly using a lot of solvent or oil. The surface rust will come off. Keep the gun wiped down. Fingerprints will cause rust.

That may be the best $50.00 you will ever spend.

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One of the all-time great handguns ever. As people here often say, the Model 10 has everything you need and nothing you don't.

My head-of-the-bed gun is a 1967 M10-5. I trust it 100%.

By the way, welcome to the forum, from Louisville.

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Oh well, what the hell.

Thanks guys y'all rock.

Send after pics, and let us know it/you perform at the range. Bob

...or the start of a "hobby" that may cost you many thousands.

Who sells ANY functioning Gun for $50 and with Ammo to Boot!!

Those are not the original stocks to the gun, but they look good on the revolver. Can you tell us more about them..are they Ajax.