Is This A Pre-10?

[James K]

Finally got my hands on it for a few minutes but still have to wait another 10 days for possession. Looks very nice. It is Big compared to any other .38 Smith I have- even a 1917 feels smaller. Looks hardly used however it doesn't appear that the stocks are numbered to the frame. I'll have to look closer with a magnifier and better light.
Finish is mar-free, the extractor edges are sharp as well as the ratchet 'teeth'. Took a couple of phone pix but the light was poor and so is the camera. Happy so far, looks like a gem.

 

[Sevens]

Gonna be fun when you add your pictures, I am looking forward to it.

 

[weatherby]

Very few target stocks were numbered to guns so no worries there.

 

[Muley Gil]

Finally got my hands on it for a few minutes but still have to wait another 10 days for possession. Looks very nice. It is Big compared to any other .38 Smith I have- even a 1917 feels smaller. Looks hardly used however it doesn't appear that the stocks are numbered to the frame. I'll have to look closer with a magnifier and better light.
Finish is mar-free, the extractor edges are sharp as well as the ratchet 'teeth'. Took a couple of phone pix but the light was poor and so is the camera. Happy so far, looks like a gem.

Target grips are seldom numbered. There is a lot more steel in a .38 N frame, compared to a 1917. Smaller chambers and a shrouded barrel make it heavier.

 

[Retired W4]

Gonna be fun when you add your pictures, I am looking forward to it.

+1 on that.

 

[James K]

Here's 2 subpar pix I took. I'll take some better ones when I get her home.

 

[James K]

Finally brought it home, seems like a year. Surprisingly enough the stocks match the frame. Still amazed how clean it is-appears hardly used. No mars, no wear at high points, cylinder looks pristine. So very happy with this find.

 

[James K]

A few more...

 

[Retired W4]

I do like the early 50's S&W's.

Fine looking Pre-10.

 

[50 target]

You got an excellent condition Outdoorsman at a price that makes you happy. And you got a bonus with the numbered Target stocks. Don't see that often. It will put a smile on your face at the range.
Enjoy.