I know that the Model 10, formerly M&P, revolver was produced in large numbers, so this 4” model isn’t remarkable. I just loved the balanced look of the gun, and the condition is very good. Especially the diamond Magna grips which fit this revolver as well as any I’ve ever handled.



I admit that I was surprised to realize that it has a 4-screw frame when I brought it home. The description identified it as 1961 or 1962 production. However, a little research seems to indicate that a Model 10 (sans dash) probably is 1959 or 1960. The case coloring on the hammer and trigger is really nice (although I failed to capture that in my photo). The trigger is narrow but distinctly ribbed. The back edge of the front sight is serrated to reduce glare. Mechanically everything is A-OK.

The tapered barrel looks “right” on this gun to my eyes. Significantly newer Model 10s appear to have returned to the tapered barrel, but it looks like a heavier, straight profile barrel was standard for a while not long after this one was produced.

Are these numbers on the grip frame just inspectors’ marks? I don’t see any diamonds or stars, etc here or anywhere else on the gun, but perhaps something was done in May of 1970? If the gun was refinished, it was an excellent job.



A few more questions: When did S&W transition from penciling the serial number inside the right grip panel to stamping the numbers? Also, I have a mid-1950s Model of 1950 where the numbers are stamped loosely by hand. Here they are lined up very neatly. Would that be S&W or someone else?



In any event, I really like this little revolver and the way it feels in my hand.

P.S. can someone please remind me of the special character to search the Ship Date Request forum for a range of serial numbers?

My 2" Model 10 (now awaiting letter arrival) is a 4 screw with original RB numbered (stamped) Magnas...Until the letter arrives I only know it was shipped May 1959 per Roy......Ben

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I admit to being fascinated by 4 screw frame guns as they span the non-model marked guns to the model marked specimens.

The fourth screw was not eliminated until the advent of the Model 10-4 (on the tapered barrel units).

I list Model 10 units (without a dash number) up into the C546000 range, shipping in July, 1961.

Check to see if 67058 is stamped on the yoke. If so, it is simply a parts-tracking number used during assembly.

Sometime around 1930.

Stamped at the factory. We see variations in the pattern. Often in 2 lines before a single line became the standard.

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SWCA #2475, SWHF #318

The "wild card" character used for search is the * (ampersand).

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SWHF #474 SWCA LM#2629

Thank you!

A Model 10 within 225 of this serial number shipped in August of 1961. Interesting …

That's an asterisk, Guy.

Here's an ampersand: &.

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DUH!!.......

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SWHF #474 SWCA LM#2629

In case you don't already have it, Jack, my Model 10 referenced above is C460548......Ben

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Interesting, Ben. I also show a 2" Model 10 at C460578 that shipped in May, 1959.

I've now added yours to my list. Thanks.

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SWCA #2475, SWHF #318

Jack - this Model 10 shipped in June of 1961.

There is a number on the yoke, but it is “67199”.

Chip