Hi guys. Some of you might remember a couple of years ago I posted my Vietnam war era U.S. army contract RB model 10-5. These are very hard to find, so imagine my surprise when another one walked by my table at the local collectors show. Lightning CAN strike twice I guess.
Anyway, I picked up a U.S. marked model 10-5 round butt .38 Sp. revolver from a gentleman for $700 dollars. I was glad to pay that, as I instantly realized it was a stable mate to my earlier revolver. It is in a strong very good condition, all original. A bit of blue wear at the muzzle edge and on the bottom of the butt, so I expect it was issued and carried a bit but was otherwise well cared for. Grips are matching numbered. Serial C 970415 which I think places it in 1968. I have already sent in my letter request for it, I will post the results in this thread when I hear back.
These model 10-5's were regularly issued to army helicopter pilots during the war, but were also issued to other users in the army. My first U.S. model 10-5 revolver lettered to a July 1, 1969 ship date, so I expect this one will show an earlier shipment date. Below are some quick pictures, sorry for the so-so picture quality! Also, the lighting and reflections really makes the blue finish look worse than it does in hand, it is really a nice-looking revolver for a USGI weapon.
Anyway, I picked up a U.S. marked model 10-5 round butt .38 Sp. revolver from a gentleman for $700 dollars. I was glad to pay that, as I instantly realized it was a stable mate to my earlier revolver. It is in a strong very good condition, all original. A bit of blue wear at the muzzle edge and on the bottom of the butt, so I expect it was issued and carried a bit but was otherwise well cared for. Grips are matching numbered. Serial C 970415 which I think places it in 1968. I have already sent in my letter request for it, I will post the results in this thread when I hear back.
These model 10-5's were regularly issued to army helicopter pilots during the war, but were also issued to other users in the army. My first U.S. model 10-5 revolver lettered to a July 1, 1969 ship date, so I expect this one will show an earlier shipment date. Below are some quick pictures, sorry for the so-so picture quality! Also, the lighting and reflections really makes the blue finish look worse than it does in hand, it is really a nice-looking revolver for a USGI weapon.
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Think you got a good deal.
