I am looking for the year of manufacture for my gun.
Model 10-5
Hand ejector
Serial number: D468291
38 Special
Barrel length: 4 inches
Fixed sights
Strain screw in the front grip strap
2 additional visible screws, other than the one on the cylinder release
Please let me know if you need any additional information.
Appears to be around late 1972 - early 1973. Just bought a 10-5 made in 1969. Slim (pencil) barrel, 4 inch. Probably same as yours. They were the standard police / security guns of the time. They sold new for around a hundred dollars or less in the early 1970's.
Most likely Apr/May time frame 1972. Also, you didn't mention, blue or nickel? A couple of pics would be nice. You may or may not know it, but around here we like pics!
The Model 10-5, made from 1962 until 1977, was the standard (tapered) barrel version of the Model 10. The heavy barrel version made during those same years was the Model 10-6.
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Serial number: D468291
Made in 1972, as stated by others. There is no way to know the month it shipped without obtaining a letter from the SWHF. Anyone who says otherwise (except Roy or Don) is just guessing!
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2 additional visible screws, other than the one on the cylinder release
It actually has three frame screws, all on the right side. One is hiding under the top of the right stock panel.
The one holding the cylinder release in place does not count.
Also, you didn't mention, blue or nickel? A couple of pics would be nice.
I would assume it's nickel since it's not blue. Is the whole frame nickel, or is it just nickel-plated? Pictures are attached.
I received this gun from my dad a few years back and haven't touched it since. I recently made a friend interested in guns, and I'm planning on taking it to a range soon. Going to clean it up first since it's been in a shoe box for a few years, and who knows before that.
It seems to be in pretty good shape other than the damage to the grip as you can see in the pictures.
Also, not planning on selling the gun, but any idea what this gun would be worth now?
Welcome to the FORUM! They are right, it should be a good shooter! The finish could be polished with Flitz, or Simichrome. Wax up the grips and you are good to go! (NOT) If you wish, you could find a decent set on ebay reasonable. It is waiting for a range date! Bob
Thank you all for the information and the suggestions. If I wanted to look into getting new grips for the gun, are there are parameters beyond the frame that I need? From what I have read so far, it looks like the 10-5's are K-frame revolvers, but could someone please confirm this?
...... If I wanted to look into getting new grips for the gun, are there are parameters beyond the frame that I need? From what I have read so far, it looks like the 10-5's are K-frame revolvers, but could someone please confirm this?
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Yes and yes .
Besides the frame size, you also need to pay attention to the difference between round butt and square butt. See picture.
But it is indeed a K-frame, and any original or aftermarket grip for that size should fit.
E-bay or the classifieds on this site are good places to find another set of grips/stocks. Period correct ones may take some looking. Those from your revolver appear to be slightly rounded at the bottom as opposed to a more squared off look. Any square butt K frame grips/stocks will fit. If you have larger hands a set of Target's might feel better as opposed to the "checkered magna's" currently on the gun. hardcase60