This gun is in flat black/blue. The grips look too new for the year.
Not complaining since its one of the sweetest action Smiths that I own.
Just curious if its an original finish for that year/model.

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I do not claim any special expertise for that time period, but the grips don't just look too new for 1969, I'm not familiar with that half-checkered style at all. And the finish is definitely not standard for a 10-6, and at least from your photo it looks like the trigger and (harder to make out) the hammer were done in the same finish as the gun, which would point to an aftermarket finish.
Just my opinion. Worth what you paid for it .

It is a -6 and I assume its refinished. That's fine since it was a good job done and as I mentioned, the double action is like warm butter.
I paid $275 for it and regardless of any refinish degrade, I'm happy with it.
It's not a collector type revolver to begin with I'm sure.
I just wondered if it ever came from the factory with that flat finish.
And yes, the grip panels are nice, but not original I believe.
You're correct about the hammer and trigger being the same finish if that's an indicator of a refinish.

There's no sense in repeating what Absalom wrote. The question is: does it hit to point of aim and group tight? Shooter grade Model 10s are a lot of gun for the dollar. I wonder how long that will last.

Yes it does shoot to poa and at least to 10yds. the groups are roughly silver dollar sized (if you're old enough to know what that is!)
BTW, that's shooting 2 handed, not off a rest. It would probably be better without my shake.

For you model 10 lovers, there was a great thread from a couple months back entitled "the ubiquitous model 10". Go there and enjoy

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I'm not aware of any factory matte blue 10-6s; the SCS&W mentions none. Is it the lighting, or are the hammer and trigger blued also?

The stocks are current magna-style, dymondwood, made by Altamont and can be purchased through S&W.

Model 10 4" HBs are one of my all-time favorite revolvers...

Yes, trigger and hammer have the same finish.

Almost assuredly not S&W then; even when they refinish (and they do offer matte blue services), they don't blue the hammer and trigger.

Aha. That would explain why I didn't recognize them. I know nothing about the recent stuff. My 1968 Model 10-6 is by far the most current gun in my collection .

First, thank you for your previous and continued service. Very nice gun. Great deal on a good, dependable firearm and it is pretty too.

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Thanks Snuffy51.

Not factory finish. Don't matter. Gun is a shooter. One of the finest handguns produced by S&W.

Rich

Since it shoots well, at $275 you got a great deal.

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