I traded for a 6" model 10 today, wondering if any of you could help me date it? On the frame with the cyl. open it says mod 10-5 . Below that on the cyl. hinge it is stamped x7118, below that it is stamped F16. The number on the butt is D729xxx. I have been looking for a 4" model 10 for a while, found a few but they were way out of my price range. Went to a gun dealer about 10 miles away and he had this 6" model 10, a little speckled and might try to find a better pair of grips, not sure the last time the gun had been cleaned. Anyway, traded even up for my Black hawk, I figure I got hosed a little, but, the small gun shops have to make money to stay in business. The gun cleaned up fairley good, took about 3 hours on the barrel and cyl. to get clean rags to come out, rifling looks ok. Still trying to rub some of the speckles out of it. Looks a lot better than it did. Plan on using it for walks in the woods and such, so don't need a new gun. I sure would appreciate some help on dating this. thanks, chuck
Dating a 6" model 10
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About 1975. The number on the butt is the one that counts. You probably didn't get hosed too bad, unless your BH was a nice Old Model. We need pictures, by the way. Those old Model 10s have always been special, and they are getting "more special-er" every day. I have a few of them myself.
Also, some smart guy will soon be along saying how he would rather date women than a Model 10, nice as they are.
Also, some smart guy will soon be along saying how he would rather date women than a Model 10, nice as they are.
Thanks for the quick reply. This model 10 is not nearly as nice as my Black hawk I traded in. But, the blackhawk was just more gun than I wanted, caliber wise and weight. This model 10 seems comftorable. Was going to hold out for a 4", but decided on this 6". I would guess it might have been a police gun and been holstered most of the time, very little bluing wore off the muzzle, grips look like they have been banged around a lot. Did shoot it a few times before I got home, seemed to shoot ok, but hard to tell with the reloaded ammo he threw in on the deal. I have heard they are regulated for 158 gr. ammo, so will get some and shoot a little. Anyway, I like the gun. Thanks again. chuck
pilgrim6a
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Dating a model 10 is much wiser than dating a blond.
Jtlow
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I have a Model 10-5 and I am blond???????
WyoStillhunter
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For a woods loafing/hill rambling sidearm I think a 6" M10 is a great choice. With appropriate loads and some practice I'll bet you will find it to be up to any level of accuracy for such duty.
Congratulations on your transition to a classic sidearm.
Congratulations on your transition to a classic sidearm.
