If you had $450ish....
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Mtnfolk325
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I just bought a 71-72' vintage Model 10-6 last Sunday, it has some holster wear in the usual places but is pretty tight & the action is like glass. Plan on gifting to my middle Grandson down the pike aways ;o)
Edit: I paid $390 for it, was about $450 OTD.
Edit: I paid $390 for it, was about $450 OTD.
kozmic
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I bought a 90%+/- 4" Nickel M586 for 500 bucks a couple months back. It's a fine shooter and oh what a looker!
RobertJ.
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I realize this is a revolver sub-forum, but how about a Model 39? It's the granddaddy, and they shoot great.
I found a 39-2 a few weeks ago. It came with some extras, and it was $360 OTD. That was a really good deal, but they can be found regularly in the ballpark of $400.
I found a 39-2 a few weeks ago. It came with some extras, and it was $360 OTD. That was a really good deal, but they can be found regularly in the ballpark of $400.
loeman
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Model 64! Same as Md 10 but stainless.
Accurate, Durable, Stainless, Beautiful!
Accurate, Durable, Stainless, Beautiful!
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lamarw
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The exact scenario recently happened to me on July 2, 2016. I won a Model 66-2 at a local auction for "$450.00". It is in excellent shape and appears to been a draw hider with indications of very few rounds through it. Examine the picture and note the like new appearance of the forcing cone.
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Just bought this outfit, 28-2, holster, belt, ammo, cleaning kit, all for $475.00, including tax.
It was in good shooting shape, but I've been working on it a little at a time, making a few improvements, but it would have been a good shooter just the way it came to me. I started a thread about it, check it out here: http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-re...lman-yet-another-update-august-20-2016-a.html. You might get a few ideas. There are deals out there. The Model 10 HB would be as good a choice as you could want, but you might find the 357 version at the same price, and be able to shoot either 38 spl., or .357.
Best Regards, Les
Les, you seem to good deals I couldn't pass up!
Love that whole set up!
tom turner
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Don't sell a Model 10 short, and since you mentioned 1950, that would include the legendary M&P, the name for the Model 10 before S&W started using model numbers in the mid-50s. They generally shoot at perfect point of aim and are as accurate as anything.
I felt kind of bad a few years ago at a steel match that is revolver-friendly. I showed up with a new (for me) M&P made in 1950. I decided to shoot a revolver a year older than me, and hadn't even shot this one.
Well, a young man showed up with his brand new Performance Center 686 7-shot, a high dollar new S&W, he'd bought for the revolver-friendly matches. I'd known him since he was a kid and he is a fine shot. I immediately almost changed my mind so I wouldn't have to shoot against him in that class, for the fear I'd beat him and his high dollar new purchase . . . with a pawn shop revolver.
When the smoke cleared he would have won if I hadn't shown up . . . after getting his clock cleaned with a pre-Model 10 I'd just bought.
I believe I paid either $350 or $400 for this nice rarely used M&P. 5" pencil barrel, with a very nice stock trigger pull. I'm always a sucker for a nice pinned barrel, diamond-stocked S&W revolver, especially from the '50s or '60s.
All the ones mentioned are also great suggestions. Good luck with your search, that's half the fun!
I felt kind of bad a few years ago at a steel match that is revolver-friendly. I showed up with a new (for me) M&P made in 1950. I decided to shoot a revolver a year older than me, and hadn't even shot this one.
Well, a young man showed up with his brand new Performance Center 686 7-shot, a high dollar new S&W, he'd bought for the revolver-friendly matches. I'd known him since he was a kid and he is a fine shot. I immediately almost changed my mind so I wouldn't have to shoot against him in that class, for the fear I'd beat him and his high dollar new purchase . . . with a pawn shop revolver.
When the smoke cleared he would have won if I hadn't shown up . . . after getting his clock cleaned with a pre-Model 10 I'd just bought.
I believe I paid either $350 or $400 for this nice rarely used M&P. 5" pencil barrel, with a very nice stock trigger pull. I'm always a sucker for a nice pinned barrel, diamond-stocked S&W revolver, especially from the '50s or '60s.
All the ones mentioned are also great suggestions. Good luck with your search, that's half the fun!
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shouldazagged
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I would love to have a four-inch standard-barrel 64, or a nice 67.
Tom_R
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I am going to assume that you cannot find a 28-2 or a Model 19, or 66 that is pinned and recessed.
So try o find one of the following:
-686: a great revolver, you may see one for $450ish
- Model 10: the most made and successful revolver ever made
- Model 15: even these are getting around the $500 range, but this is an excellent option
So try o find one of the following:
-686: a great revolver, you may see one for $450ish
- Model 10: the most made and successful revolver ever made
- Model 15: even these are getting around the $500 range, but this is an excellent option
alwaysoutdoors
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Based on the OP, I have to go with a 4 or 6 "19 or 66. Yes, $450ish is probably shooter grade, but who cares. 4 or 6" K frame 38 spl. Otherwise
crsides
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Look for a pre 10 2" with a S serial number. You shouldn't have to push that 450 number much, based on condition. You will love it.
Charlie
Charlie
I've gradually weeded mine down over the last few years until I've only got a couple left. They're both a "Combat Masterpiece" one in 38, the other in 22. In my humble opinion, you won't find anything more enjoyable.
Model 15-2, 38 Special
Model 18-4, 22 LR
You probably won't find an 18 in that price range, but it's something to look for.
Model 15-2, 38 Special
Model 18-4, 22 LR
You probably won't find an 18 in that price range, but it's something to look for.
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Good post CB, makes me realize how much prices have changed in a short time.
Model 10 snub.
DocB
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I forgot about the 10-6. They started coming out in the early 1960's and have a heavier barrel, but not a "pipe" bull barrel. I got this one early this year at a gun show for $350. . .made around 1964. It really looks good, and the barrel reminds me of the M19 barrel. . .not too much, just right. I bought a M64 new back in 1980. Had the bull barrel. Tried to give it to my daughter. She gave it back.
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I think that when the OP said "Bull Barrel", he meant "Heavy Barrel". Here are my two not so collectable 10-8s, from 1982. Purchased new for use in shooting classes:
They have been shot 10s of thousands of rounds, and are smoother than when new. Shooting lead bullets and regular pressure rounds, they will never wear out. Certainly a classic, but if I were just to buy one, I would look for a lower dash number.
Best Regards, Les
I think that when the OP said "Bull Barrel", he meant "Heavy Barrel". Here are my two not so collectable 10-8s, from 1982. Purchased new for use in shooting classes:
They have been shot 10s of thousands of rounds, and are smoother than when new. Shooting lead bullets and regular pressure rounds, they will never wear out. Certainly a classic, but if I were just to buy one, I would look for a lower dash number.
Best Regards, Les
For what you ask, the first thing that came to my mind was 10/64.
Fox4506
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I can't imagine a better choice than a Model 10. Smith and Wesson is known for making revolvers, and the Model 10 is the one they made the most of. I have a couple of them. Even people that aren't into guns probably think of a revolver when they think of Smith and Wesson...and they probably envision a Model 10 without even knowing it.
I got my girlfriend into shooting, she doesn't like semi's because the slides are hard for her to rack, and the manual of arms is more than she wants to learn right now. I wouldn't want her depending on a semi unless she was totally confident with clearing malfunctions anyway. She LOVES the Model 10...and she shoots it very well. She also shoots and carries a 642, but it's the Model 10 that she loves to shoot. Not too much recoil, not too heavy, and an easy manual of arms. She's not "intimidated" by it like she is with semis or heavy recoil guns. We bought a Pachmayr rubber grip for it...but soon returned to the wooden grips with a grip adapter....it just feels right. I've also taught several people to shoot with the Model 10, including a couple of kids whose hands were small...they loved it too. It's just a great shooting gun.
I love revolvers, even though I probably have more semis than I do revolvers, I just love their simplicity and ease of use. Great for teaching new shooters.
Heavy barrel, pencil barrel, I don't think it matters really...you'll want both eventually anyway. Both of mine are heavy barrel...but I would like to find a pencil barrel in decent shape for a good price.
Many, many years ago, back in the early 90's, I went to police training. For pistol qualifications they would supply the ammo if you shot .38 or 9mm, and if not they would supply a gun... a beat up, ugly, Smith and Wesson Model 10 .38 Special. I only had a .45 and a .32 at the time, so I had to decide to supply my own ammo or shoot one of their old ugly guns. I didn't have much money so I chose to shoot their beat up ugly revolver. I really liked semis at the time...so this was a disappointment to me. One of the guys in my class had gone out and bought a new Glock, .40 cal I think. He had shooting gloves and everything. I think I dropped a round or two on the day qual, I don't remember. On the night qual I shot a perfect score...and with that beat up old gun they let me use. I didn't see the kid with the Glock. When I asked where he was someone told me he was sitting in his car crying... I guess he really took it tough.
Old Model 10's and other old revolvers have been getting the job done for a while.
Good luck, and let us know what you decide on!
Fox
I got my girlfriend into shooting, she doesn't like semi's because the slides are hard for her to rack, and the manual of arms is more than she wants to learn right now. I wouldn't want her depending on a semi unless she was totally confident with clearing malfunctions anyway. She LOVES the Model 10...and she shoots it very well. She also shoots and carries a 642, but it's the Model 10 that she loves to shoot. Not too much recoil, not too heavy, and an easy manual of arms. She's not "intimidated" by it like she is with semis or heavy recoil guns. We bought a Pachmayr rubber grip for it...but soon returned to the wooden grips with a grip adapter....it just feels right. I've also taught several people to shoot with the Model 10, including a couple of kids whose hands were small...they loved it too. It's just a great shooting gun.
I love revolvers, even though I probably have more semis than I do revolvers, I just love their simplicity and ease of use. Great for teaching new shooters.
Heavy barrel, pencil barrel, I don't think it matters really...you'll want both eventually anyway. Both of mine are heavy barrel...but I would like to find a pencil barrel in decent shape for a good price.
Many, many years ago, back in the early 90's, I went to police training. For pistol qualifications they would supply the ammo if you shot .38 or 9mm, and if not they would supply a gun... a beat up, ugly, Smith and Wesson Model 10 .38 Special. I only had a .45 and a .32 at the time, so I had to decide to supply my own ammo or shoot one of their old ugly guns. I didn't have much money so I chose to shoot their beat up ugly revolver. I really liked semis at the time...so this was a disappointment to me. One of the guys in my class had gone out and bought a new Glock, .40 cal I think. He had shooting gloves and everything. I think I dropped a round or two on the day qual, I don't remember. On the night qual I shot a perfect score...and with that beat up old gun they let me use. I didn't see the kid with the Glock. When I asked where he was someone told me he was sitting in his car crying... I guess he really took it tough.
Old Model 10's and other old revolvers have been getting the job done for a while.
Good luck, and let us know what you decide on!
Fox
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