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[FL45acp]

I just picked up this pre-model 10 today. The seller said he called S&W and was told the serial number dates to 1914. From what I've read on this forum that would make this a 3rd change I believe. There is no rust or pitting but much of the finish is gone. The gun is tight and locks up solid on each chamber. I paid $225 for the gun and two speed loaders.

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[JohnRippert]

I like old warhorses like this one. I would try to find a beat up Tyler T-grip for it if it were mine.

 

[DWalt]

Is it .38 Special or .32-20?

Assuming the grips are correct it would be from 1911-1919. If you provide a SN it can be dated more closely. FYI, it was made long before what a collector would call a pre-Model 10. That pre-Model 10 designation started in 1948.

 

[Absalom]

Is it .38 Special or .32-20?

Assuming the grips are correct it would be from 1911-1919. .....

I believe I can read .38 Special on the left barrel. It's from those years (early teens? I'm not sure for how long that went; mine is from 1913) when the patent dates were stamped on the right side of the barrel.

 

[FL45acp]

Is it .38 Special or .32-20?

Assuming the grips are correct it would be from 1911-1919. If you provide a SN it can be dated more closely. FYI, it was made long before what a collector would call a pre-Model 10. That pre-Model 10 designation started in 1948.

It is .38 special. The serial number is 2279xx. All serial numbers match, including the grip.

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[DWalt]

2279xx could have shipped in 1913 or 1914, probably the latter.

 

[beagleye]

That's a beauty!

You may have already figured this, so at the risk of being obvious- mild ammo for that old work horse, it was made before S&W started heat treating the cylinders.

 

[Art Doc]

The mention of "speed loaders" with this 104 year old revolver made me smile.

 

[FL45acp]

That's a beauty!

You may have already figured this, so at the risk of being obvious- mild ammo for that old work horse, it was made before S&W started heat treating the cylinders.

Absolutely, I roll my own and will find a mild load that it likes. I don't own any "safe queens" so this will get used.

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[Modified]

I love it.

Hell, I love it so much I think I have one very close in condition...

 

[Club Gun Fan]

If I can guess the ship date, I'll say from 1914 to 1916.

 

[Andy Lowry]

I'd buy those at $225 all day long. That's a real keeper. Lack of finish has never troubled me much, as long as things aren't rusting away. Speaking of which, you might want to have a look under the sideplate-- those oldies often need a little internal care; there's usually some ancient sludge in there that used to be lubricant, or even a little rust to attend to.