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05-19-2018, 12:43 AM
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Model 10 standard barrel
I'm a relatively new gun owner and have fallen in love with the model 10 standard barrels (pencil barrels) and have decided to start collecting these guns. I guess my question is when did Smith & Wesson stop offering the standard barrel model 10's? Do any of you own any later models with the standard barrels? I wish they still offered them (without those gross locks of course 😒
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05-19-2018, 01:12 AM
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Good question. The only standard barrel Model 10s I recall seeing with MIM hammers were part of the modern Classic line. MIM hammers were phased in about 1996 to 1997 so, if I recall correctly, the last standard production Model 10s with standard barrels were made before then.
How's your collection coming along? I'd want each of the barrel lengths, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 inch before different butt shapes. Technically 2 1/2" were made but they are too scarce to chase after this early. I think 5" looks the best.
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05-19-2018, 06:40 AM
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Welcome to the forum ,you are in a good place for expert advice .The model 10s are great revolvers and can make for a very interesting collection .After shooting for years I thought I knew something about revolvers especially S&Ws but found out very quick " thought I knew" was right . Good luck on your collecting and keep us posted on your finds.
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05-19-2018, 07:26 AM
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For a short time, the standard barrel was
on the Model 64 when it was introduced.
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05-19-2018, 08:18 PM
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I think the M10-9 was the last traditional barrel M&P before the lock. Most -9's had the pencil barrel, but like all thing S&W there's always exceptions, and some went out with HBs.
I've seen the following: Round butt, 4-inch, product code 100108.
Round butt, 2-inch, product code 100102.
Square butt, 5-inch, product code 100110.
Square butt, 3-inch, product code 100134. Made for Turkey Republic Police, white stripe front, white dot rear, inscribed “T.C. POLIS”. The -9, from my observations, was in production during the 1989 to 1997 era. A small number of Performance Center specials were made latter in the early 2000's.
You'll never see a newer Model 10 without the lock. No Smith revolver made with an exposed hammer that can be cocked into single action will ever be made without lock.
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For a short time, the standard barrel was
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Yes, and that particular model with a 4 inch barrel is right near the top of my favorite revolvers. Not particularly valuable or rare but just classy and classic in every way. Oh, BTW, I love stainless steel.
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05-19-2018, 10:32 PM
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That gun is on my bucket list.
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For a short time, the standard barrel was
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Here is my 64-6 that I had a standard/pencil barrel installed.
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05-20-2018, 08:04 PM
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I traded into a nice Model 64 a couple of years ago. It is one of my favorite carry revolvers:
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Model 10-9
This is my Model 10-9 that shipped from the factory on April 12, 1996. It has the 4" tapered barrel, and round butt with grooves, or as the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, 4th Edition, refers to them, "serrated backstrap and forestrap".
Model 10-9 Product Code 100108 with original Uncle Mikes Grips in place and shown with factory box mangled by previous owner:
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Same Model 10-9 with K Round Target Stocks (Current Configuration)
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05-20-2018, 09:24 PM
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Here is my 64-6 that I had a standard/pencil barrel installed.
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Wow! That is the perfect Deep South hot and humid weather carry revolver. I have a 10-5 4” with the round butt which is my “tux” revolver when a belt is not available. With an old Bianchi #6 suede clip on holster it hides well and the 4” barrel keeps the grip frame snug against the body.
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