Received S&W 10

[Firemanjones]

I received my S&W model 10-8 today from Bud's. I have spent some time cleaning it and I am very happy with my purchase. I almost purchased it for $259. (LEO) last month but I was not in a rush so I won it on Bud's website auction for $243.
As you will see in the pictures , it has a lot of holster wear and the grips are very well worn too. Lucky for me there was no rust. But not to worry, I have Hogue rubber grips and they are now installed.
Is there a chart or website I can go to to find the year it was manufactured by the S#?

Having problems uploading pictures. Every time I try it fails.

 

[ladder13]

Post the serial number, we'll get you in the ballpark as far as date manufactured.
Congrats on the pick up.

 

[Firemanjones]

An interesting note:
I took the the grips off and written on the inside of one of them is:
Still here 30-1-04

and then another date:
GONE 8/07

 

[ladder13]

An interesting note:
I took the the grips off and written on the inside of one of them is:
Still here 30-1-04

and then another date:
GONE 8/07

SerialL #AAY7157

DOB looks like Nov 1982

You may want to pick up the Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson, it has tons of info about anything made by S&W.

 

[Firemanjones]

S&W10-8 with original wooden grips and now with Hogue grips.
I purchased this revolver to use at my house in NC for snakes, but it is such a beauty (even with all the holster wear) I will now bring it back and forth with me.

 

[kennyb]

very nice...everyone needs a M10

 

[flgolfer29]

That looks very nice with the wood stocks...

joe

 

[GerSan69]

I see you got an Aussie trade in. Mine too, although I got the RB version. Looks nice, mate!

 

[bananaman]

My 10-8 from Bud's is 1981. Oddly enough my grips were in very good condition! Well, it wears C.T. #207 Laser Grips now. Good shooter. I see that you left your VPA Sticker on. (Victoria Police Armory) It is small, but neat! Enjoy it! You can't get more Bang for Your Buck! Bob

 

[Cooter Brown]

I have one just like it (police trade in from LGS).

That's a lot of gun for that much money!

Congrats!

 

[scwv67]

I see you got an Aussie trade in. Mine too, although I got the RB version. Looks nice, mate!

I was wondering about that date format, then I saw the sticker too. Congrats, I'm hem hawing about one of Bud's Model 10's or Robertsons Model 64's for a full size revolver.

 

[mbliss57]

I ordered one from Bud's today. You really can't go too wrong at that price.

 

[TAROMAN]

S&W10-8 with original wooden grips and now with Hogue grips.
I purchased this revolver to use at my house in NC for snakes, but it is such a beauty (even with all the holster wear) I will now bring it back and forth with me.

Nice gun you got. Mine's "in shipping" now.
BTW, those wooden stocks look like Aussie-made replacements. Original S&W ones would have medallions.

 

[bananaman]

I wonder what percentage of Bud's 10's are going to Forum Members??? Bob

 

[Firemanjones]

Last night I was bored and sanded the wooden grips that came with my gun(since they were really worn). I stained it with Miniwax Gunstock. They came out pretty good. Tomorrow I will put them back on the gun and post new pictures.
I thought of going to the S&W website and ordring new grips with the medallions but couldn't justify the expense.
Maybe later.

 

[mbliss57]

Mine went to shipping today too. They are pretty back logged. My wife ordered a .22 beretta from them. Gun was in shipping 5 days before it actually shipped.

 

[TAROMAN]

Got update that mine shipped today. So, only one day "in shipping". Should arrive Thursday.

 

[Shooter6br]

My Mod 10-6 HB Damn good $199 gun

I love my Mod 10-6 Has Safariland grips ( as purchased) Minimal holster wear Touched up with Van's cold blue. Still has charactor. I shoot cast 38 WC ( H & G # 50 4 cavity iron mold) with 3.2 to 3.8 grain Unique( I know Bullseye is the classic powder ) Bullets drop at 146 g with 20-1 or 16-1 alloy. The trigger is sweeter than sorgum malasses. My 657 trigger is alittle better Not much I carry it(Mod 10) in a Smart holster( deep concelment) I use 130g Winchester +p Just a great simple tool Oh yes Fixed sights dead on at 9 yrd defence range

 

[M3Stuart]

Good for you! Glad you like your M10. I got a 3" SB from Bud's and really like it. I left the sticker on mine too - and I'm careful not to rub it off when I clean it.

You just can't go wrong with that deal.

 

[larry8]

I just got the M10-11 from Buds. Hardly any holster wear. Has the Victorias sticker and original wood grips too. I am so pleased with it I ordered a M34-6 from GB.