Model 10-5 ..... 5" barrel

[1987grand]

I recently acquired a 10-5 blue, sb, with the 5 inch barrel, is this a
rare barrel length? Made around 1964. Pics included, my Father's Day present!

Does it bring a premium over a 4 or 6 barrel?

 

[k22fan]

Rare? No, but, if it is in excellent condition a small premium would be reasonable. 5" barrels were common through the 1950s. Their popularity faded during the 1960s.

 

[1987grand]

It is NIB, what would be its value?

 

[Bullet Bob]

Must be my turn to ask these questions.

Does it have the box and other stuff?

Does it have the original grips?

 

[1987grand]

Sorry, it has original box and papers, blue and diamond magna grips numbered to gun.
Square butt. 99% condition. S/N C7244XX

 

[jeeps]

$500-550 fair price $600 tops.

 

[Targets Guy]

They are nice shooters; very accurate.

 

[two-bit cowboy]

Welcome aboard from Wyoming.

Premium over 4" or 6"?

I don't believe so, rather I think it's more a preference of the buyer. I have two postwar and a pre-Model number .38 M&Ps with 5" barrels, and my only one with a 4" barrel is a WW II Victory Model. I like the 5" for its great balance.

Would sure like to see photos of yours.

 

[moralem]

Model 10-5 ..... 5" barrel

Here is my 10-5.....for purpose of illustration. I think this is a 5 inch, thin barrel as opposed to the heavier barrel version.

 

[amd6547]

I have a 4" pre-Model 10 that I love, but I'd sure trade it for a six inch version.

 

[redlevel]

The gun isn't rare, and the barrel length isn't particularly rare. What is a little rare is the combo of gun, barrel length, condition, and box , papers, etc.

If I were a collector, and needed a five inch gun in that condition for my safe, I would probably spring for $600.

 

[1987grand]

I got this gun for Father's Day present from my son in law!! He's a great guy! Never in a million years did I expect this...

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Sorry for large pic file..

 

[ryxlyx]

Are the stocks serial numbered to the gun? I would expect diamond magnas on this '64.

 

[VaTom]

I was issued a Model 10 (nickel) with 5" standard barrel when I became a LEO n 1976. A couple of years later the department switched to 4" nickel with standard barrel. I believe the 5" barrel model 10's were used by many departments up through the 1960s - early 1970s.

 

[1987grand]

Model 10-5 grips

Yes, the diamond magna grips are numbered to this gun. Click on my fathers day present img..