Model 10-6 .357 Magnum? Need Help Identifying

[steelslaver]

IF the serial number is altered 99.99% of the population including Leos would not know that. Unless he does something stupid he chances anyone will ever look at it is 1 in 1000.

It has an actual 357 cylinder and a 10-6 frame. I would shoot anything in it I would shoot in any other K frame 357 mag

It cracks me up when people worry about the frame taking it. First of all frames don't let go until after the cylinder blows up. Plus, I have never seen any evidence that a frame stretched from any kind of load that didn't blow the cylinder. Then there are the Scandium 357s, that have the same dimensions as steel ones and the best grade of scandium is not a strong as 4140. Add tro that the fact that we now have J frame 357s with way less frame material than any K frame and they are staying together. Lastly, consider the Colt Dragoon built with 1850s steel. It fired a .454 lead ball at over 1200fps with absolutely no back strap what so ever and stayed together

 

[handejector]

Is there a number on back of the extractor?

Check the back of the extractor for the serial number.

 

[Model19man]

I think someone converted a 38 to .357 and polished the cartridge data off the barrel on purpose, then reblued the gun.

+1 Me too. If it was mine I would happily shoot 38 Special through it.

 

[.357Magnum]

I wondered if it was just me. So, .357Magnum, does the serial number appear anywhere else on that firearm? I'm not sure where it would be by the time that one was made. Maybe behind the extractor star or on the barrel flat? Possibly the back of the yoke, visible through one of the charging holes?

No, the serial number does not reappear anywhere else on the gun. The only other number I can find on the gun is by opening the cylinder and looking at the crane. We can see a number and "E13" stamped 90 degrees perpendicular. Please see attached pic.

 

[.357Magnum]

Does that butt number bother anyone besides me?
It appears to have been restamped.
Note the double strike on the first 6.
Is the font and location correct for a 10-6 in 357? This gun is a little later than my interest, so I don't really know.

Is there a number on back of the extractor?
Is there a Model number in the yoke cut?

There is no number on the back of the extractor, but I found a number in the attached picture. Also "E13" runs 90 degrees perpendicular.

 

[.357Magnum]

Check the back of the extractor for the serial number.

Nothing on the back of the extractor.

 

[Delta Romeo]

On the bright side, you bought a superbly balanced 4” heavy barreled S&W K frame that shoots a great caliber. Now you’ll have something fun to shoot as you acquire more interesting Smiths, and knowledge.


Donnie

 

[AlHunt]

OK, it would have been nice to have the serial somewhere else but it's no biggie. I'd keep the purchase paperwork handy on the 1 in a gazillion chance anything ever comes of it.

Meanwhile you have a great old 357 wheelgun at a reasonable enough price. Enjoy it!