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Iranian S&W revolver mod 10 or 15
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mpi
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i believe that's not just an Iranian, but a Savakh sidearm.
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Is the crest what's called the Sun Lion?
Darkenfast
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That's an interesting looking S&W. I assume that is the Peacock Throne emblem on the sideplate? Can you tell us anything about who would have used these revolvers? Thanks!
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No idea if it would add any extra value, but the crest is pretty darn neat.
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yes, it is.
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No, it's called the sun & lion crest of Iran before the revolution. I think it was used by the police and saavak which was the secret police (FBI).
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That crest had been used on all the Persian/Iranian firearms since the Qajar dynasty over a century ago til the revolution in 1979.
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Texas Star
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I checked, "Small Arms Today", 2nd edition, by E.C. Ezell.
Because I do not fully understand the way possible copyright violations may be viewed on this board, I will not cite the numbers of guns bought, but the author confirms that thousands of Model 10 and Model 15 revolvers were sold to Iran, as far back or further than 1974 and probably up until the 1979 disaster.
After the revolution, SIG and Beretta 9mm handguns were obtained by the present regime.
For further details, or to check fascinating info on guns used in Iran or all over the world, try to acquire a copy of this book. It is NOT the same volume as , "Small Arms of the World", although the author also contributed to that title.
Because I do not fully understand the way possible copyright violations may be viewed on this board, I will not cite the numbers of guns bought, but the author confirms that thousands of Model 10 and Model 15 revolvers were sold to Iran, as far back or further than 1974 and probably up until the 1979 disaster.
After the revolution, SIG and Beretta 9mm handguns were obtained by the present regime.
For further details, or to check fascinating info on guns used in Iran or all over the world, try to acquire a copy of this book. It is NOT the same volume as , "Small Arms of the World", although the author also contributed to that title.
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Oh, there was a guy on Maryland Shooters who found one on gunbroker and bought it maybe a year and a half ago. Jimbob 2.0. Was that you? He also posted a thread on here:
http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-revolvers-1961-1980/171183-model-10-s-w-shah-stamped.html
http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-revolvers-1961-1980/171183-model-10-s-w-shah-stamped.html
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If you mean me, I'm certainly not "Jimbob. " I just know a little history.
Nor does his literary style match that of anyone else posting in this thread.
These guns with Australian, Iranian, Peruvian, etc. crests mean a lot to some, almost nothing to others. Hard to price them, although known rarity in the USA might be a good clue.
I surmise from the name of the OP that an Iranian gun might mean something to him.
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If you mean me, I'm certainly not "Jimbob. " I just know a little history.
Nor does his literary style match that of anyone else posting in this thread.
These guns with Australian, Iranian, Peruvian, etc. crests mean a lot to some, almost nothing to others. Hard to price them, although known rarity in the USA might be a good clue.
I surmise from the name of the OP that an Iranian gun might mean something to him.
Well, you were using a photo of his gun, as the exact same is in another thread. That's why. I had not bothered to delve into literary style. You must have gotten it off of Google.
I thought you'd might be interested in contacting him, in any case.
Very nice! I also enjoyed reading the posts that followed. When my dad was a USAF Pilot (Ret Col), he flew through Iran many times, including humanitary missions after a devastating earthquake back in the early 60's. Iran was a good ally, prior to the overthrow by radical Islamo-facists.
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I think you're confusing me with the OP, the Iranian (?) gentleman. I didn't post any photos, nor have I been to Google on the gun. I just hit the link provided and saw the gun here. But thanks for your help.
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Yes the photo in the OP's post is my gun and was taken off another website.
Its Iranian, S&W sold a fairly large shipment (10,000+) to Iran before the fall of the Shah.
Unfortuantely, beyond the history posted by the others, thats about all I know.
Came out of a dealer in the South of all places. Though my FFL used to do private security before the fall of the Shah and said they were pretty common, though have no idea how many got into the states and through what channels. A few folks I know have said they have seen them but those sightings turned out to be the more common peruvian, or in one case the same gun!
Paid to much for it (not crazy money but a lot more than an 85% S&W Mod 10 should go for) but I have a small collection of Persian Mausers and thought it went well with them.
Its not for sale thats for sure (well unless someone throughs super crazy money at me).
Its Iranian, S&W sold a fairly large shipment (10,000+) to Iran before the fall of the Shah.
Unfortuantely, beyond the history posted by the others, thats about all I know.
Came out of a dealer in the South of all places. Though my FFL used to do private security before the fall of the Shah and said they were pretty common, though have no idea how many got into the states and through what channels. A few folks I know have said they have seen them but those sightings turned out to be the more common peruvian, or in one case the same gun!
Paid to much for it (not crazy money but a lot more than an 85% S&W Mod 10 should go for) but I have a small collection of Persian Mausers and thought it went well with them.
Its not for sale thats for sure (well unless someone throughs super crazy money at me).
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Very nice crest on your revolver, matches the one I have on my persian 98-29 long rifle in 8mm. Smoothest functioning bolt action rifle I have ever had. Frank
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To take this thread back to the 50's, my Grandfather helped build a lot of the airfields in Iran while he was serving with the USAF.
