My first 10 (pics)....

[loutent]

I've been looking for a nice 10 for a while now and recently "won" this 6" 10-5 on GB. It is ca. 1967 and possibly unfired - trying to decide if I should shoot it or not. I know 10's are plentiful but this is my first one and I think it's pretty neat.

Here are some pics - hope you enjoy:

[samandglove1]

Beautiful revolver and great pictures. I would keep it as is and buy another one to shoot. There are plenty around at reasonable prices, but there are much fewer in your package's condition.

[The Big Ox]

Simply gorgeous! I always say I'm not going to shoot the latest find....but I always do....

Enjoy it!

[skeezix]

A really nice package -- and great pics.

Keep it "as is" and buy a "shooter".

[JamesArthur60]

Boats are made to float, planes are made to fly, and guns are made to shoot. Is the line ready? FIRE!

[scha]

I am curious - anyone know why there is a fluted screw driver packaged with a Model 10? I thought these only were put in with models that had adjustable sights. In any event, this is a really nice Model 10!

Steve

[GyMac]

Beautiful gun! I bought a six inch not long ago and it is one of my favorites. Of course, I shoot it.

[wnc wheelgun]

If I ran across a model 10 that pristine, I would wait until a shooter grade became available. Super nice find!!!

[colrhino]

what a beauty! enjoy!

[fyimo]

Congratuolations as thats a beauty and great photo's also.

I inherited my Dad's Model 10-5 made in 1968 and it has onlt 50 rounds thru it.

[johnsonl]

I agree with samandglove1, savor this one and find another to shoot. Any 3 digit Smith in unfired condition should stay that way, IMHO.

[TAROMAN]

Wow! Nothing like starting at the top....

[arjay]

Originally Posted by scha

I am curious - anyone know why there is a fluted screw driver packaged with a Model 10? I thought these only were put in with models that had adjustable sights. In any event, this is a really nice Model 10!

Steve

Maybe the same tool package went with any 38/357 of that barrel length?
If the cylinder face is still spotless,I wouldn't shoot it either.That is a very nice m&p.

[03clyde]

No improvements possible - on the quality of your photos or the quality of that revolver - congrats.

[C-Fish]

Beautiful specimen.

Congrats.



Now go shoot it and take dirty pictures!

[.357 Magnum]

Your gun AND your photography are simply GORGEOUS!!! CONGRATS!!!!

[bananaman]

Stunning, gun & pics! I bought a Browning A 5 Magnum once supposedly used. I always wanted one to shoot because a hunting friend had 1 similar. I really liked his gun. I do further research, and find the one that I purchased was unfired! It had the choke tube label on the barrel, and the shipping goop in the barrel. I never shot that gun in the 5 years in my possesion. I still look at them now and then. To me a weapon that is too nice to shoot, is not one I'll buy again.
Bud's has 10's for $269. Enjoy your beautiful gun regardless of you do with it! Bob

[loutent]

Thanks for all the comments guys. I think I will keep it unfired for now. I know I can get a good shooter for half of what this cost me.

BTW, the serial number is 6 digits - I photoshopped the last 3 digits out - still not sure why

[kennethg]

It sure doesn't get any better than that! Great photos also.

[mjpshoots]

That is a real beauty, however, these things are meant to be shot. Take care of it and it will shoot and look beautiful forever.

[Thuer]

Very nice revolver with the original box and a carefull former owner.

I really love the workhorse Military and Police and later the model 10.

[deanodog]

Beautiful model 10. If I was mean I would call it a "pencil barrel" to make saxonpig mad.

[stantheman86]

I love 6" 10's!

I have a 6" 10-5 made in 1971 that is pure shooter grade condition, but it's one of the sweetest shooting revolvers I own.

[Ashlander]

Wow! Great pics of a great looking gun!