M10 3"?

[TheBronze355]

So, I recently read that SW never made the Model 10 HB in a 3" round butt version, except for export. I could swear I've seen these and I've been actively looking for one for years now. Am I on a fool's errand? Do these even exist, or should I give up and just look for a 3" M13 instead?

 

[Birdhunter6]

I cant answer your question, but can assure you that a 3" RB HB M13 will make you very happy.

 

[SmithNut]

Ummmm, huh??

Take a look at this thread....

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Thread 'Informal Pictorial Essay - 3 inch K frames - Part 1 - 38 Special Models'

Feb 13, 2009

With all the interest in 3" guns recently, I thought I'd do a little re-tread action of an old thread, just bringing it forward. Some of the revolvers in this thread would normally be posted in the earlier (pinned) forum, but I'm posting it here since there are many interesting (to me) models from the non-pinned era represented.............

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Update 1-23-22
Just for fun, here is the first of a couple "Photo essay" threads on the 3" K frame. These pics are of the Model 10's, M12 and M64's (38 Special models) that were in my...

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[TheBronze355]

Ah! So, they DO exist! I knew I wasn't crazy. I could have sworn I saw a few back in the early 1980's being carried by some detectives (I was a sheriff's explorer back then). I've been trying without success to find one of these, but I'm handicapped by the fact that I'm in California, so I can't buy online, and have it sent to CA unless it's on the "roster" and the fact that they are so rare. I have plenty of J-frames and several 4" K frames, but this one is elusive.

 

[crows]

There was also a 2 1/2" round butt Mod. 10. Now if you really want rare, there actually were some 3" pencil barrel Mod.10's in the '60's.

 

[22hipower]

Here's a 10-8 3 inch heavy barrel RB.

 

[SSGRock]

There are 2, 3 inch heavy barrel square butt model 10’s on Gunbroker now. Item number 1114099987 and item number 1115787868. They both were proofed in Germany.

 

[crows]

There are 2, 3 inch heavy barrel square butt model 10’s on Gunbroker now. Item number 1114099987 and item number 1115787868. They both were proofed in Germany.

I just had to look...

 

[Dump1567]

If you find one, make sure it's a legit RB. I converted one of the 3" Aussie Sq butts Buds Gun Shop was selling a few years back. Ended up getting rid of it, so I know at least one conversion is out there. It wasn't a great job and ran it with Pachs that completely covered the grip frame.

 

[NCBeagle]

I am fairly certain that I have a 3" round butt Model 10. I'll check the safe later to confirm.

 

[TheBronze355]

Well, at least now I know the mythical beast exists. When I went on the job I was issued a 4" SW Model 15. I ended up buying a 3" model 65 that I could use on and off the job. Unfortunately, they ended up switching us to the Beretta around 1991. But I always loved the revolver. Now that I'm retired, I'm looking for one, but they are so hard to find, especially in California. When you do find a possible candidate, they are usually in rough shape, and they want a mint for them. I'm currently carrying my M36 dated 1967. Rode as my back-up gun for three decades. Now if I can just find the 3" M10, or I guess M13 I'll be a happy man.

Thanks for the pics and comments. I gives me some hope that I might find something eventually.

 

[UFGator]

I have a 10-5, 3” SB, close but no cigar. GL with your search.

 

[robertrwalsh]

I own one. It was a special order, part of a 50 Year Commemorative put out for the California Correctional Peace Officer's Association (prison guards union). A total of 4,000 pieces. 2", 3", 4", SB, RB, Nickle or Blue. It was the largest private party sale S&W had ever made at the time. On paper they were sold to our Operations Officer, Tim Mahoney. (I know, I had a modest level of involvement in the program.)

 

[LEO918]

Here is my Model 10-8 with 3" HB and round butt.

 

[TheBronze355]

Here is my Model 10-8 with 3" HB and round butt.View attachment 778348View attachment 778349

THAT is precisely what I've been looking for. That is a beautiful revolver my man! Whatever you do never sell it! I'll find one eventually. It's just the "roster" in California makes things hard. Sure wish SW would make a run of these again. Even the newer ones with the lock would be okay with me. I know they'd sell like hotcakes.

 

[Xfuzz]

Here is one in Nickel...

 

[Pizza Bob]

Here's mine (also a 10-8)...

Without going to the book and checking, I seem to recall that at the 10-8 timeframe these were special order only - not a regularly cataloged item, but they were later.

Adios,

Pizza Bob

 

[Ameshawki]

There are 2, 3 inch heavy barrel square butt model 10’s on Gunbroker now. Item number 1114099987 and item number 1115787868. They both were proofed in Germany.

Interesting. I have a Taurus 82 three inch that has German proof marks. Lanyard ring as well. Wonder who was using three inch 38s in Germany?

 

[Patrip]

About a year or two ago I bought a 3” M10 RB from one of the common surplus outlets. AIM Surplus possibly. It is a nice gun. Imported back into the US so it is marked with the import stamp. Not the best looking condition but good enough for a truck gun. I am happy with it.