Added Another Model 10

[btr4me]

Won a very nice Model 10-7 on Gun Broker last week. Serial number is from 1982; right stock is stamped Jun 1982. This one has a 5 inch barrel. Is this barrel length somewhat uncommon? I rarely see a 5 inch in my shopping. Thanks.

 

[Zipdog]

Very nice. The 5" has great pointability.

 

[9mmsubgun-m11]

Nothing wrong with adding more 10's to the stable.

 

[Bosquebass]

Looks like a nice one. Those 10s with the 5" barrels are nice shooters.

 

[Targets Guy]

I don't think those are the original grips. They have no curve edges.

Here is a 1981 10-8 with original grips


and a 1983 10-7 (4" barrel)


Yours look more like grips off of a K-38 or Model 14, 15.



edges not rounded

 

[Targets Guy]

As others have said the 5" barrels make for good shooters. My Model 10-5 is from 1971.



again notice the rounded edges on the bottom of the grip

your revolver looks to be in great shape. You will enjoy it I'm betting.

 

[Bosquebass]

Those grips are the standard target grips with speed loader cut from the early 80s. Most likely the gun came from the factory with magnas and the targets were swapped on when the gun was new. Back then the dealers had the target grips available as accessories for around $20 a set.

 

[btr4me]

Thanks for the feedback, especially about the stocks. I have not fired a K-frame with "target" stocks so off to range soon with the 10-7!

Do the targets with the speed loader cut have any added value over magnas?

 

[FifthWheel]

Thanks for the feedback, especially about the stocks. I have not fired a K-frame with "target" stocks so off to range soon with the 10-7!

Do the targets with the speed loader cut have any added value over magnas?

No, but I like targets, they fit me better. I have a 10-5 tapered 5" and I believe they are less common than the 4" or 6".

 

[OLDSTER]

Really nice Model 10. Those things are"just-right". Congrats

 

[Qc Pistolero]

One of my friends began his career in the early '70s in RCMP.Tells me that S&W had made a special big run of 5'' bbl Model 10 for the force.Check on yours;it might have RCMP markings or check by the serial number.If so,in Canada the gun might have a special value.
Qc

 

[Bill In Texas]

Congrats on the new Model 10!