Model 10-6

[Old Cracker]

I went to my LGS and a nickel revolver caught my eye, dealer just traded for it but didn’t have it priced yet but thought around $500 (may have a little wiggle room). It appeared to be in somewhat good condition other than some buffing type scratches, (nothing that gouged into the surface). I’m curious to what year it was made, serial number if memory serves me right was 44xxxx? What concerns me is I’ve seen other model 10’s with a “c” or a “d” preceding the numbers. I know earlier model began with “c”. Does this fit into the 62-77 manufacturing dates?
Appreciate your input! Thanks!

 

[Hawg Rider]

If it's model stamped "Model 10-6", it would be from the 1962-1977 time period. The serial prefix "D" replaced the
"C" prefix in 1967. IIRC, the "pre-Model 10s" (post-war .38 M&P) had the "S" prefix (1945-1948) and then the "C" prefix (1948-1967). The Model 10-6 revolver that you're looking at should have a C prefix. My 6" nickel .38 M&P is s/n C117638 from 1950. IMO, $500 would be at the top of the price range for a 10-6 in VG condition. Good luck!

 

[Ivan the Butcher]

Back a month or two before the "Covid Shut Down of the World", I picked up a 6" blue 10-7 in like new condition (w/o box or papers) for $325 in a similar situation. A young man traded in his late grandfather's revolver for a plastic Walther 9mm, that the store had been stuck with for years! That gun was in my position before that guy left the parking lot! It had a very nice gun rug with it also. I'll say that grandpa knew how to take care of his stuff.

I eventually got around to shooting it with a medium velocity hand load using a Lee 146 grain SWC-HP. At 10 yards it was probably the finest shooting I have ever done.

Ivan

 

[Cmartin231995]

Im not big on nickel but anytime i can find a good serviceable k frame for under $400 i scoop it up

 

[Old Cracker]

I’m going back to take a look at it. I’m sure it was a 10-6 and almost positive there was no c or d preceding the serial number but will definitely check it for sure. I’ll keep you posted. Appreciate your input.

 

[Old Cracker]

I got another look at the 10-6 and asked the dealer to remove the grips so I could verify the serial number, It was manufactured in the 66-67 production period. I previously was looking at the number below where MOD 10-6 is stamped and realized before I went back that wasn’t the serial number. Also I failed to mention that it is a heavy barrel and appears in pretty good condition and working order (nope didn’t shoot it ). Asking 485 but he said he would take 450. I asked him to set it back for me and I’d let him know soon.

 

[Old Cracker]

Sorry how the photo came out it doesn’t look like that on my phone.

 

[robvious]

a nickel 10-6 4 inch is how I ended up here a long time ago..
C7515xx... 1964 if I recall correctly...

 

[Old Cracker]

a nickel 10-6 4 inch is how I ended up here a long time ago..
C7515xx... 1964 if I recall correctly...

Nice! How do you like the Hogue grips?

 

[BSA1]

I have special interest in K-Frame size fixed sight 4” barrel .38 Spl. Revolvers and always on the hunt for them. Model 10’s in very good condition are hard to find here. That said I personally would give it a hard pass. It looks like it has had a hard life The grips are not original and don’t march the overall condition of the gun. Dings and scratches cannot be polished out as the nickel is a thin plating.

As for the action it may be a former cop gun that was carried often and only shot for qualifying once a year. I have a blue 10-6 that was a cop trade-in. Worked fine in the store but on the range it would only shoot three rounds before locking up. Fortunately the factory still repaired them and charged me $100.00. I don’t know what all they fixed but it has new trigger and hammer. They also polished the blue finish. The trigger pull feels
like a new gun. Since I only paid $200.00 for the gun I am happy with how it all turned out.

I know this is a Debbie-Downer post. I don’t know the market in your area so it may be a good price.

 

[oneeyedpete]

offer $400 and meet him in the middle at $425. That's a super nice gun. Turtle Wax Polishing Paste will not remove scratches but will hide them pretty well without damage to the nickel finish.

 

[Old Cracker]

I have special interest in K-Frame size fixed sight 4” barrel .38 Spl. Revolvers and always on the hunt for them. Model 10’s in very good condition are hard to find here. That said I personally would give it a hard pass. It looks like it has had a hard life The grips are not original and don’t march the overall condition of the gun. Dings and scratches cannot be polished out as the nickel is a thin plating.

As for the action it may be a former cop gun that was carried often and only shot for qualifying once a year. I have a blue 10-6 that was a cop trade-in. Worked fine in the store but on the range it would only shoot three rounds before locking up. Fortunately the factory still repaired them and charged me $100.00. I don’t know what all they fixed but it has new trigger and hammer. They also polished the blue finish. The trigger pull feels
like a new gun. Since I only paid $200.00 for the gun I am happy with how it all turned out.

I know this is a Debbie-Downer post. I don’t know the market in your area so it may be a good price.

Yes I have been looking at the grips and as much as I like them I questioned whether they were original on the 10-6. It seems a lot of the heavy barrel 10-6 seem to have that grip whereas the standard barrel seem to have the smaller rounded grip. Can you clarify? Thanks in advance.

 

[Old Cracker]

offer $400 and meet him in the middle at $425. That's a super nice gun. Turtle Wax Polishing Paste will not remove scratches but will hide them pretty well without damage to the nickel finish.

Yeah I threw the 400 at him last evening and he said the lowest he could go was 450. That is the lowest price I have seen in my area on a 10-6. He has a nice 586-8 that he just picked up on trade that he’s asking 725 for, “never fired” is what the guy told him. So still mulling it over

 

[BSA1]

Yes I have been looking at the grips and as much as I like them I questioned whether they were original on the 10-6. It seems a lot of the heavy barrel 10-6 seem to have that grip whereas the standard barrel seem to have the smaller rounded grip. Can you clarify? Thanks in advance.

As far as I know all Model 10’s including current models came from the factory with Magna grips. The space netween the grip and trigger guard can be filled with a grip adapter or oversize grips. The grips on your gin was standard for Model 19’s.

For me I use Magna Grips with a grip adapter such as Tyler T-Grip. It isn’t pretty but it happens to fit my hand.

 

[Old Cracker]

Yes I have been looking at the grips and as much as I like them I questioned whether they were original on the 10-6. It seems a lot of the heavy barrel 10-6 seem to have that grip whereas the standard barrel seem to have the smaller rounded grip. Can you clarify? Thanks in advance.

As far as I know all Model 10’s including current models came from the factory with Magna grips. The space netween the grip and trigger guard can be filled with a grip adapter or oversize grips. The grips on your gin was standard for Model 19’s.

For me I use Magna Grips with a grip adapter such as Tyler T-Grip. It isn’t pretty but it happens to fit my hand.

I have done a little research myself and agree with your assessment of the Magna grips. It appears LEA were notorious for slapping on oversized grips…. Appreciate you and others but I believe I’ll pass and maybe look at the 586, it looks a lot nicer! Thanks'

 

[JP@AK]

That Model 10-6 would have shipped with PC Magna stocks. The targets that are on it are no earlier than 1978.

 

[Old Cracker]

That Model 10-6 would have shipped with PC Magna stocks. The targets that are on it are no earlier than 1978.

Yes and if I remember correctly a date was stamped on the backside of the grip.

 

[robvious]

Nice! How do you like the Hogue grips?

they are very comfortable... just not too pretty .