I inherited a 10-5 with a 4" Barrel

offrdmania, you will love that 10-5 not only for where it comes from but because its truly an excellent revolver in evry aspect.Good luck and remember the man that you got it from not only when you shoot it but throughout your life.
 
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What is everyones thought on getting archive papers for the gun? Im not sure if my grandfather bought it brand new or if it was second hand when the gun was very young. It would be neat to see that it was shipped to where he bought it in the 70s. I never plan to sell the gun so...
 
Congratulations, that gun will be special to you. My 10-5, 4" pencil barrel Ser.# is D689XXX, sq butt. The only problem I've found is it keeps thinking it's a target model.

Enjoy,
Al
 
Congratulations, that gun will be special to you. My 10-5, 4" pencil barrel Ser.# is D689XXX, sq butt. The only problem I've found is it keeps thinking it's a target model.

Enjoy,
Al

Thank you, luckily, I own a 14-3 PPC gun, with it I get my target model fix.
 
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Pray it is a square butt. Ha Ha. Ok. you are making me feel really old since 1970 is the year I started buying guns.

I wonder what it looks like after all these years with no maintenance. Can't someone in the family check it out? Looking forward to it.
 
The crazy thing is that my aunt took all of my grandfathers long guns when he died and about 10 years ago, gave me his Remington M1917 which is all matching and still retains its original military configuration 1918 dated barrel, original stock and parts. These things were so often cut up, butchered and built into hunting rifles.
Why at the time, did no one tell me about the revolver is beyond me.
 
OP let’s hope it hasn’t been sitting with the rubber grips on it - make sure you check under them for corrosion or rust as they tended to hold moisture. I’m sure we all would like an update when you take possession.
 
Ive been talking to my uncle about the gun. I think the original stocks are long gone. He tells me the gun has rubber grips, probably Pachmayr

That was common in the 1970s. Actually guys being guys, you have to change something to make it better. So very seldom will you find a revolver with its original grips especially if the previous owner was a cop.

The exception is the person who bought a revolver for Home Defense and shot a few rounds and put it in the dresser drawer.
 
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