The Ultimate Model 10 Thread!

[nightshade2x]

Posted this in a different post but it's relevant here so here goes:

Hi guys. While on the way to hunting camp on Sat. I stopped at Grice's gun shop in Clearfield, PA. PA's largest gun store. It's a tradition to stop in. Wife and I bought a few items, holsters for the 586 and the 4586, a reloading tray & some flip up scope covers for her deer gun. I had one of the sales guys take out a used 686 for me to try with the 586 holster and when he did tucked far away well hidden in the back of the case was another Smith that caught my eye.

I asked him to look at it. It was VERY VERY VERY filthy model 10-6...heavy 4" barrel & square butt with wood magna stocks. All the cylinder flutes were coated with GSR and the top strap and bore were filthy. Clearly someone shot the heck out of it and never cleaned it. Suprizingly the mechanicals were spot on. Stocks had seen some good wear as well.

THEN I saw the price tag...$269.95...I don't think the words "I'll take it" could be uttered that quickly. SO to the dismay of my lovely wife (who thought I was crazy, wait she still thinks that) it found it's way home to a safer better place in my safe!

After many soaks in CLP & a generous use of Hoppes #9 and a little Ren wax it's been resurected. My wife was amazed. It cleaned up SO well and I found the stocks are numbered to the gun. Single action has a hair trigger. Double has a slight hitch but I think it will turn out to be a GREAT shooter. It balances so well in my hand. I LOVE the heavy barrel. I have not been into Model 10's before and I was pleased to find out they have a rich history and are known as great shooters.

Orignally I had planned on cleaning it up and flipping it to make a few bucks or using it as trade fodder. Whelp the lil bugger and it's 4" barrel wormed its way into my heart, I think we'll keep it and shoot the heck out of it (ONLY we will actually clean it). It's the first and only 4"er in the collection.

Thanks! Will provide range report & pix when I can.

Have fun and be safe.
Nightshade2x

[Pilgrim]

10-5

[Vfeldman]

Originally Posted by sheriffoconee

My Dad bought this Model 10 2 inch in 1964. It was his every day carry gun as an FBI agent until 1984, when he retired. He gave it to me about 5 years ago, along with the original receipt. The battle damage on the cylinder, barrel and stock was the result of a fight over this revolver with a bank robber in Chattanooga.
My son will get this when I am gone.

Too Frickin Cool!!!!!!

[nightshade2x]

I like the "FBI" loads with the rest of the package in sheriffoconee's post too!

Have fun and be safe.
Nightshade2x

[sheriffoconee]

Originally Posted by nightshade2x

I like the "FBI" loads with the rest of the package in sheriffoconee's post too!

Have fun and be safe.
Nightshade2x

Thanks for the kind words. The revolver is loaded with those same rounds right now.
Dad is 78 now....when I see him he still handles that Model 10 like it was still on his hip....a real lawman's gun.

[kframeman]

big50 1, sorry it took so long to respond to you but today is the first time I've been on this thread since posting the picture. those grips are by Patrick Grashorn and they are elk .He does beautiful grips.thanks A.G.J.

[imakmst]

Nickel 10-5 snubbie


and

Model 10-6 heavy

[bgrafsr]

Pre Model 10:


Model 10-6

[sheriffoconee]

Just picked this one up yesterday for $300 bucks..
Now I have to decide whether to shoot it or save it for someone when I die...decisions, decisions
Model 10 pictures by sheriffoconee - Photobucket

[David LaPell]

A pair of pre-Model 10's.

Late 40's .38 Special



and a pre-war .32-20

[girvin02]

[Diselthis]

here is a pic of my fathers 10-8

[Dragon88]

This probably qualifies as an "ugly" example for some people, but I like to think of it as having lots of "character".

Pre 10

[Black_Sheep]

4" Model 10-6

2" Model 10-5

I would love to get my hands on one of those 3" Model 10's...

[Eagl1]

My 2" M10-5 and M64-2.

[RRH]

Thanks all. I have been looking at a 4" Model 10-6 heavy barrel. This thread has convinced me to get it unless it is already gone when I go back. If it is not gone, my gun fund will be bankrupt again.

[Red Cent]

[RalphK22]

Ah, a chance to show of my one and only model 10. A 10-5. C prefix, I guess early to mid 1960s. Closest Smith I own to my birth year.

[sheriffoconee]

Everyone outta own at least ONE model 10....I like this thread, keep 'em coming.

[bmcgilvray]

OK

Here's a couple more.

2-inch purchased new in early 1996


1971 Model 10 Heavy Barrel purchased used in 1975.

[deanodog]

Model 10-5 police trade-in

[rromeo]

Originally Posted by sheriffoconee

Everyone outta own at least ONE model 10....I like this thread, keep 'em coming.

Hopefully I can pick up my 10-5 this week.

[frbeall]

This is my primary carry. Anyone know where I can find a nice set of ivory grips? I love the 10's, ranks right up there with my 29.

[ctom3]

I bought my first Mdl 10 last August and have thoroughly enjoyed it. The only reason I don't shoot it a whole lot more is because I have a Mdl. 14 tack driver that is my go-to paper puncher.

Looking at your photos, I kind of wish mine wasn't so perfect. I'd wear it in a holster at the range if it already had a little wear on the barrel and cylinder.

[semperfi71]

tres mas

[ColdBlueSteel]

10-7 circa 1979

With stags, and without.

[woad_yurt]

[rromeo]

My 10-5 just came home an hour ago. I would have posted sooner, but I was in the backyard shooting.

[kwill1911]

Originally Posted by valkyriekl

S&W 10-6:



In about a month or so, I'll own another Model 10, a 4" -9...

What is stamped on the side and what is the significance?

Thanks,
Kevin Williams

[tac803]

Owned by a USAF general, and carried by him until he passed.

[Black_Sheep]

It looks like I have the ugliest Model 10 so far...

[fisco]

Cool thread! Does anyone have a 3" tapered
barrel model 10? I heard Smith made a run of 3" for France with a tapered barrel. That
would be a perfect carry piece.

[scha]

I have a K frame 3 inch tapered barrel, but it isn't installed on a Model 10 (yet).

Steve

[fisco]

scha, How about a photo?

[scha]

Here are a few photos of the 3 inch tapered barrel for the Model 10.

[coiler666]

BlakSheep, while it may not win any beauty contests, it sure does look like a great packin piece of iron

[fyimo]

I inherited my Dad's Model 10-5 with tapered barrel that has less than 50 rounds through it.

[GF]

Art that's a looker with that long skinny bbl and smooth targets.

GF

[rz625-8]

Black Sheep,is that a bead blast parkerized revolver because mine turned kinda greenish parkerized.

[Black_Sheep]

Originally Posted by rz625-8

Black Sheep,is that a bead blast parkerized revolver because mine turned kinda greenish parkerized.

Yes it's parkerized a kind of gray/green color. It may actually be two-toned because the cylinder is a shade or two darker than the frame when it's oiled. Long term it will probably end up being reblued if I can find someone to dovetail the barrel for a tritum sight.

A couple of my nicer 10's are pictured previously in this thread, this one will be a project gun...

Cool thread! Does anyone have a 3" tapered
barrel model 10? I heard Smith made a run of 3" for France with a tapered barrel. That
would be a perfect carry piece.

fisco I believe someone posted a picture of a 3" tapered barreled M10, I'll see if I can find the link.

[Srigs]

Here is my Model 10-5 2"

[bubbajoe45]

Two 10s and a 12 and 13.

[raisedin99]

Found this 66-67 vintage 10-5 yesterday serial # C8769xx with numbered grips.

I have no reason to believe that it was ever owner shot. I had no choice but to bring it home. What would you have done?

[O2Guy]

Here is my 10-7......



.....my 10-5.....



.....and my mystery 10 no dash.....

[1 old 0311]

I only have two 10's but they both get a work out

[Engine49guy]

A few M&P's,
(Top) 1930's M&P in High Polish blue.
(bottom) 1940 ish Pre Victory 5" in dull "Satin" blue, (Right)Early 1946 Post WWII "S" serial Long action 4" M&P in satin blue.




SB snubs (L to R)
Airweight M&P 12-2 (4 screw), Nickel M&P 4 Screw , blued 5 Screw M&P , (Right) is a Long tube from 78.

[Garland]

My gifted 10-5

[Stu Honea]

Originally Posted by scha

Here are a few photos of the 3 inch tapered barrel for the Model 10.

If you decide to sell that barrel,let me know.

[oldafsp]

My 1970 Model 10-5. Passed on to me by my first FTO (Field Training Officer). Issued to him by the department in 1971.

Carried it until his retirement in 1996 and was passed on to me after his passing in 2011.

On Feb 24,2011 I reported for my last duty day with the department. And went on Traffic Safety Patrol as my last shift with it in my holster. As one of "The Bosses", (I retired as a Captain) we could carry any approved wheelgun or semi auto.

It felt good and comfortable on my hip. Same as any good Smith does. I stopped at the State Patrol barracks to say my goodbyes to the Troopers I knew there and they were astonished that I was carrying that old Model 10 on my last day.

I had no doubts that if I needed it, it would do the job.

[Stu Honea]

oldafsp...nice story. Sometimes it feels good to go back to our roots.