Bud's Now Has 4" Model 10s

[LazyKB]

Compulsive buying?

I missed out on the model 10 3 inchers Bud had but made up for it by buying two of the four inch, a round and a square. I have wanted a model 10 for some time but the market is small in this area and I was impatient. In addition daddy thought his oldest daughter needed something to keep the wolves from the door, and finally a round butt on a 4 inch heavy barrel intrigued me. Not sure if that is unusual but I can't recall seeing one. I was expecting them to be on the rough side cosmetically and I wasn't disappointed. Neither is as nice as the one pictured above. The square is the worse of the two with substantial pitting on the outside of the barrel, most of the blue gone, and almost no finish on the stocks. The rb is much better. Both are very tight with good triggers. I'll get them to the range in the next couple of days. I got what I expected so have no regrets. The sq will serve my daughter well until she decides what gun is right for her. The round has one issue that concerns me. The cylinder when opened and turned rubs the cylinder stop. What might be the cause? Is there an easy fix. Is it serious enough to contact Bud's? This is my first experience with them.

 

[WV3568]

I picked mine up from my dealer this morning. it is a 10-10. after a cleaning and a BK adapter I am pleased with it. nice and tight, not to much wear, hasn't been fired much by the looks of it.I am going to the range this afternoon and will report back.

 

[nostraDONus]

I picked mine up from my dealer this morning. it is a 10-10. after a cleaning and a BK adapter I am pleased with it. nice and tight, not to much wear, hasn't been fired much by the looks of it.I am going to the range this afternoon and will report back.

If mine arrives looking as nice I will be very happy. Haven't received any tracking info yet. Probably by mid week.

 

[LazyKB]

Mama said

pretty is as pretty does. Went to the range with my two Buds. Both are Bud ugly. Shot off sand bags from approximately 33 feet. That's about as good as I can shoot. First model 10s I have shot. They are fun! Plan to do a stock refinish and give one or the other to my daughter to adorn her nightstand. I am going to shoot the snot out of the other.

 

[Andy the Aussie]

Yes all the South Australian revolvers have now bee returned to the US (that are all M66s) I believe the Victorian transition is still ongoing so not all of the M10s may have left yet.

I would speculate that the "VPA" on the matrix stickers you are seeing on some of your revolvers *could* stand for "Victoria Police Armoury". The Armoury is the central location for the state that issues and maintains firearms and other implements of restraint. They also store spare/excess weapons. Those Martix stickers allow the item to be scanned and where is it being sent to be updated electronically for the service's records. This process would not be maintained at station level, that is a Sgt's role to undertake inspection of appointments on issue to a member.

Andy

I posted that in the 3inch thread...just saves me typing it here ..

 

[jblackfish]

I shot mine at the range after a match this past Saturday. It shoots really nice, hits where it's pointed and is so impressive I'm considering trying it in SSR, something that I never thought I'd consider. As for condition, it's got a couple of tiny dings and very little wear - the more I think about it the more pleased I am with the buy.

 

[jblackfish]

No one replied to my question (back in post #32) of identity on the Model 10 I bought. I've searched through the most comprehensive s/n list I could find on the internet without finding anything. Can anyone tell me anything about a M-10 s/n that begins with CCS? - Its format is CCSnnnn where nnnn is four numbers. Any help?

 

[jumbeaux]

jblackfish

Been trying to help you out but I only have the older guide book. What dash number is your 10 ? 10-XX ?? My newest Smith is 1981 vintage and yours is the first flat hammer 10 I have ever seen.....I know....don't get out much....gonna keep looking....

rick

 

[jblackfish]

Jumbeaux, I appreciate you trying - mine is a 10-11. Thanks, John

 

[jumbeaux]

jblackfish

Well 10-11 started in 1997.....CEVXXXX looks like 2004 vintage so CCSXXXX must be earlier (I think).....post your question in the 1980 to present and one of the members with a current up to date book will have your answer.....as a note 10-11 was standard barrel and 10-12 was bull barrel both dated to 1997....hope this helps a little....

rick

 

[jblackfish]

Well 10-11 started in 1997.....CEVXXXX looks like 2004 vintage so CCSXXXX must be earlier (I think).....post your question in the 1980 to present and one of the members with a current up to date book will have your answer.....as a note 10-11 was standard barrel and 10-12 was bull barrel both dated to 1997....hope this helps a little....

rick

Thanks a million, Rick. It helps a lot. I had no idea it was that recent.
Although I thought the flat hammer was more recent, I didn't know enough to put a date on it. I'll post in 1980 to present tomorrow when I get back to p-c.