How did I do?

[ken98k]

I recently picked up this 4" model 10-5 for $300. It's in like new condition with beautiful gloss blue.

Serial number D497xxx. I'm guessing it was made in the mid 70's, can anyone confirm the age?

 

[Flint Ridge]

1972 - 1973'ish.

I don't have a Model 10, but if I had been there before you this would have been my post

Love the deep blue, are the grips original as well? Box or papers?

And.... Welcome aboard.

 

[charlie sherrill]

Looks like 1972-73. That's a very good price for a gun in that condition. I started my LEO career with one just like it in 1969.

 

[ken98k]

1972 - 1973'ish.

I don't have a Model 10, but if I had been there before you this would have been my post

Love the deep blue, are the grips original as well? Box or papers?

And.... Welcome aboard.

The grips appear to be original but, no box, no papers.
It did come with an Uncle Mikes Side Kick holster. I doubt the holster was ever on a belt and I'm fairly certain the firearm has had less that a box of ammo through it.

It was part of a larger collection that got broke up a few years ago.

 

[kdailey]

Looks like a winner to me. I have a model 10-5, and like yours has some very nice bluing. Welcome to this Forum. Hope you have a lot of free time. keith

 

[vicbo]

nice piece of machinery. you did well.

 

[vicbo]

nice shooting at 50 feet. I remember going to the range with my daughter. The best of memories for me.

 

[brucev]

I recently picked up this 4" model 10-5 for $300. It's in like new condition with beautiful gloss blue.

Serial number D497xxx. I'm guessing it was made in the mid 70's, can anyone confirm the age?

Go buy a lottery ticket!