The front sight on my four screw model 10 no dash is about 1/16th of an inch wide while the front sight on my model 10-7 is about 1/8th on an inch wide. When did the sight change and why. Also the trigger on my 10-7 is smooth, not serrated like the model 10. Is that normal?
Model 10 front sight
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Alk8944
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If you measure it you will find the sight on your Model 10 is .100+/-. No post-WWII S&W had the 1/16" sight. The change to 1/8" was in 1961 with the 10-3.
The smooth trigger, at one time referred to as the "Texas Ranger" trigger, was introduced on a Texas Ranger commemorative Model 19 in 1973. The trigger was available from then on and could be purchased as a replacement part. There is no specific "dash" when it became standard for the Model 10.
The smooth trigger, at one time referred to as the "Texas Ranger" trigger, was introduced on a Texas Ranger commemorative Model 19 in 1973. The trigger was available from then on and could be purchased as a replacement part. There is no specific "dash" when it became standard for the Model 10.
codenamedave
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Could be customized as well. Here's the front sight blade on my Victory Model:
It's 0.10" across at the aft end. In this case there was no real reason for the taper, I think the gunsmith was just showing off.
It's 0.10" across at the aft end. In this case there was no real reason for the taper, I think the gunsmith was just showing off.
