Good afternoon,

I'm new to the forum and would like to get some information about my S&W 38 Special. I actually have 2 of the same model, I've owned them for a few years and thought it would be interesting to find out when one of them was made. They're both in very good condition and are very accurate first class weapons.

S&W 38 Special
4 inch barrel
Model # 10-8
Serial # AUH4419
Hand Ejector
Fixed Sights
3 Screw plus a Strain Screw

Thanks for any info you can give me

SN makes it as probably shipping in late 1986.

10-1 (1959): Heavy Barrel
10-2 (1961): change extractor rod thread for standard barrel
10-3 (1961): change extractor rod thread for heavy barrel, change front sight width from 1/10" to 1/8"
10-4 (1962): eliminate trigger-guard screw on standard barrel frame
10-5 (1962): change sight width from 1/10" to 1/8" for standard barrel
10-6 (1962): eliminate trigger-guard screw on heavy-barrel frame
10-7 (1977): change gas ring from yoke to cylinder for standard barrel
10-8 (1977): change gas ring from yoke to cylinder for heavy barrel
10-9 (1988): new yoke retention system, radius stud package, floating hand hammer nose bushing for standard barrel
10-10 (1988): new yoke retention system, radius stud package, floating hand hammer nose bushing for heavy barrel

[QUOTE=tony68;139251104] are very accurate first class weapons.
[QUOTE]

That's really all that needs to be said about them
Some of us think the Model 10 (really, most any K-frame S&W)
answered every question that needed to be asked about
personal sidearms.

Welcome to the forum!

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Georgia On My Mind

Welcome to the forum and you have the model 10, the quintessential revolver, nuff said......

Everyone needs a Model 10, whether he knows it or not.

Splendid basic working revolver, with everything you need and nothing you don't. Nice to shoot.

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Oh well, what the hell.

Welcome from the Pine Barrens of southern New Jersey.

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Judge control not gun control!

I thank you all very much and agree that this is a fine exceptional weapon. I'm not much of an automatic man, seen too many accidental discharges from "unloaded" automatics. One other question. Can anyone give me some good advice on how to re-finish the grips? I seem to remember using linseed oil mixed with something else for the stock when I was in the Corps but that was 50 years ago.

I don't know whether it is the best choice for revolver stocks (I've never used it for that purpose), but boiled linseed oil cut with turpentine is probably what you are thinking of. I learned this from my father 50 years or so ago. I believe 3:1 is a good mix. I used it on house siding (among other things) to good effect.

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Jack
SWCA #2475, SWHF #318

My experience has been that Ballistol works well not only to clean and protect my guns but to revitalize the wood and plastic grips.

Ballistol - The Original CLP - Cleans, Lubricates, Preserves