New to the forum and appreciate all the knowledge here. I did search but was unable to find any info about the "CBR" prefix on a Model 10 S/N. Spec. Ord. is 6345. Anyone out there able to help with history on this gun? TIA
Supica, Jim,Nahas, Richard. Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson (Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson) (Kindle Locations 17059-17060). F+W Media. Kindle Edition.
Although my book indicates "CBR" associated with 1999, the Spec. Ord. number equates to 10 December 1996.
Model 10-10, 4" Blue, RB with Uncle mikes grips, w/serrated backstrap, s/n CBK4281 and CBR2839. Box marked “US Marshal”.
Supica, Jim,Nahas, Richard. Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson (Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson) (Kindle Locations 6760-6761). F+W Media. Kindle Edition.
Here's another small bit of info from the book which indicates a batch was made for the US Marshal's Service.
I know my 10-10 is a California Department of Corrections revolver. It has CDC printed underneath the cylinder. On the opposite side of the frame electro stenciled is HDSP and a couple numbers. I always assumed HDSP stood for High Desert State Prison. It too has the uncle mikes grips.