I just got this pistol, and am trying to do some research and find out more about it. From what i have found, this would be the right section to start. But i may be wrong. It is a model 10-6 with serial number d684195. Any information will be helpful. Thanks!

About 1974 or 1975 production.

The Model 10 is the epitome of S&W revolver production/design. There have probably been more pre-M 10 and M10s produced in various configurations than any other model or frame size. S&W lettered their various frame sizes and the Model 10 is of the "K" size. Commonly today they produce a smaller frame size named the "J". and then three bigger sizes, the "L", the "N" and their 'big one' for the 460 and 500 s&w magnum cartridges. I forget that letter name. .... Your Model 10 has been produced in several pistol cartridges with the .38 Special being the most. Lengths of pistol barrels installed by the factory have ranged from as short as 1 7/8" and as long as 8 1/2 for production guns. Styles of barrel shapes and front sights have varied all over the map also. Many custom purpose handguns have been built on the "K" frame Model 10 frame. There are numerous aftermarket parts made by numerous manufacturers to aid you in customizing your Model 10 as you see fit. Do a little internet research for books written on standard, custom and 'one of' handguns from the Model 10 line. You are just starting to scratch the surface of what is available.

BTW: the dash number as in Model 10-6 indicates a general production design/engineering change for the 'now' being produced model. It doesn't necessarily mean that the -6 is better than the -1 thru the -5 models, just different.

To add just a little bit to Big Cholla's information:

Your Model 10-6 should have what's called a Heavy Barrel (the Model 10-5 was the Standard Barrel version during the same time frame) and was produced from 1962 to 1977. You don't mention it, but it probably has a 4-inch barrel. It was an extremely popular police service revolver during its time.

The M10-6 was also chambered in .357 Magnum. These are rare and sought after. S&W later gave this variation its own model number, the M13.

Edited to add:
The ".38 S&W Special CTG" on the barrel indicates the ammunition to use in the revolver. Here is a helpful thread to understand more about identifying S&W revolvers:
http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-revolvers-1961-1980/332218-identify-your-gun.html

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You're shy a few manners.

Welcome to the Forum! As others have indicated, you own one of the iconic S&W models, probably the best selling (certainly the largest number produced) model S&W ever marketed. They have been manufacturing them in various iterations since soon after the turn of the last century. Enjoy your gun!

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Even older, even crankier....

Cool, thanks for the information

Welcome! When you have a few extra hours (days), here is information from a Forum search:

http://smith-wessonforum.com/searchr...del+10-6&sa=Go

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Alan
SWCA LM 2023, SWHF 220

I love the CTG guns.

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Memory of Randy Freas-Rimfired

Mickey D is joking--"CTG" is just the abbreviation of "cartridge". Welcome to the forum. Everyone should own at least one Model 10. Everything you need, nothing you don't, and a wonderful general-purpose handgun.

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Oh well, what the hell.