Need to I.D. my revolver

[Finnydipper]

Serial # D396xxx
Mod 10-6
Ejector
Fixed sight
2 screws
38 Special

 

[s&wchad]

It's also known as the .38 Military & Police revolver. The "-6" was a heavy barrel version. Yours probably shipped in the early 1970's.

 

[JP@AK]

Chad gave you good information. There are actually three screws holding the side plate on. One is hiding under the stock panel.

 

[Hawg Rider]

Welcome to the Forum! Your Model 10-6 with the 4" heavy barrel was a very popular revolver with LEOs. Except for a little muzzle wear (common with holstered revolvers) it appears to be in excellent condition, and should be a fun revolver to shoot. Enjoy!

 

[Finnydipper]

Welcome to the Forum! Your Model 10-6 with the 4" heavy barrel was a very popular revolver with LEOs. Except for a little muzzle wear (common with holstered revolvers) it appears to be in excellent condition, and should be a fun revolver to shoot. Enjoy!

So could I shoot 38 +p ?

 

[Truckman]

So could I shoot 38 +p ?

To your heart's content......Ben

 

[Sevens]

It has been estimated that some six million guns in this general size and configuration were made by S&W giving it the distinction of the most-produced handgun of all time.

I’m not sure if it still holds that title with the proliferation of the Glock pistol but it surely did for years.

 

[bobsguns]

So could I shoot 38 +p ?

Wadcutters would be more fun, IMO. It'd feel like shooting a .22, IMO. Good accuracy too.

 

[MajorD]

Tons of these guns were and continue to be shot with plus p not that it is of any use with very limited exception
Running some plus p you intend to carry to ensure function and point of impact makes sense, then shooting standard pressure for routing range practice is what is advised. Plus p won’t hurt anything, and any difference in wear on the gun that would result in an issue down the road will be a very long road. Your wallet will notice frequent use of plus p more than the gun.