heeter3
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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.
I inherited a 10-5 with a 4" Barrel
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Pointblank2U
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This is mine..
OP
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...
The SCSW shows that 4" RBs were available.
Wow, that’s cool! I would love to have one of those….
I’ve thought about having mine converted to a RB…
Bruceboy
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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
Enjoy,
Al
OP
Thank you, luckily, I own a 14-3 PPC gun, with it I get my target model fix.
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Here's my S&W 10-5. It is just like the one I last carried in RVN.
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.
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.
OP
I pick it up on Monday so ill post detailed photos
OP
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.
Why at the time, did no one tell me about the revolver is beyond me.
Wow, that’s cool! I would love to have one of those….
I’ve thought about having mine converted to a RB…
I've converted a number of SB revolvers to RB. The BIG issue is the placement of the serial number. You don't want to ever alter it in any way!
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.
OP
We will find out come Monday
BKLooney
Member
OP
My model 10-5 is a favorite, beautiful revolvers, classic S&W lines!
Is that thing blued? If it is, that is some deep bluing
BKLooney
Member
Nope it's nickel
OP
SGT ROCK 11B
Member
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.
