Model 10-8 357 Magnum

[Buckshot Louis]

I picked up a Model 10-8 4" in 357 Magnum, gun looks brand new. I have heard of Models of 10-6 & 10-7 in 357 Magnum but never 10-8. Anyone out there have any knowledge on this?

 

[Doug M.]

I'm aware that there were 10-6 variants in .357. IIRC, most if not all were made for NYSP. I do not recall any other dash models in .357, although it it not hard to ream the cylinder to get one. As far as I know, after these 10-6 variants turned out to have potential, the M13-1 came out and there was no M13 no dash.

 

[stansdds]

Welcome to the S&W Forums. First, are you positive that it is a Model 10-8 and not a 10-6 with a weirdly stamped "6"? If it really is a 10-8, then I'm thinking it has been modified.

 

[Buckshot Louis]

The firearm is definitely a Model 10-8 357 Magnum roll stamped on barrel, 357 Magnum shells fit in the cylinder, Gunsmith verified.

 

[22hipower]

Welcome to the Forum. We'd sure like to see some pictures of that one. Like this one except 4 inch and stamped 357 Magnum?

Jeff
SWCA #1457

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[Buckshot Louis]

I am a dinosaur on doing computer stuff, I'll try to figure out how to attach photos

 

[stansdds]

So a 10-8 with a barrel roll marked as .357 Magnum and the cylinder is 357 Magnum? Interesting. Hard to believe someone would go to that much trouble to convert a 10-8 into a Model 13, unless they started with a bunch of parts and not a complete revolver. Maybe a factory mishap with stamping the model number into the frame? Not unheard of when it comes to S&W revolvers.

 

[murphydog]

As Stan mentioned, likely a mis-stamped model 13-2 or 3. Only a letter of authenticity would tell what the revolver was called in their records when it was shipped:

Letters – Smith & Wesson Historical Foundation

Since a model 10-8 in .357 was never cataloged, it is less likely a one-off special and more likely a curious error.

 

[Hair Trigger]

What is the SN on the butt? That would at least give an approximate age range and rule out whether it is really a dash-8 or a miss-stamped earlier series.

 

[Buckshot Louis]

I am unable to attach photos, e-mail me if you want them sent to you. Serial # 14D4494
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[L-2]

14Dxxxx is in the 1982 timeframe, fyi.

1982 9D44501-17D8900

Supica, Jim; Nahas, Richard. Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson (Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson) (p. 490). Gun Digest Media. Kindle Edition.

 

[murphydog]

The model 10s and 13s of that era were numbered in the same D prefix series, so again a mystery gun absent a letter.