Model 10 No Dash 3 inch Barrel 4 screw

[Pepper51]

My model 10 no dash, 4 screw with a 3-inch heavy barrel. S&W Standard Catalog #4 puts the serial in 1960. Grips are not serial numbered so probably not original? Rosewood? Standard Catalog states 3-inch barrels were special order early on. So, my question being, are these seldom encountered as no dash model 10? I only know what I read in the Standard Catalog so any additional information you may have is appreciated. Thank you.

 

[JohnRippert]

Square-butt 3inch, nice. I like the smooth magnas. Do not see many of those.

 

[Targets Guy]

My 2 1/2" Model 10 ND, s/n C470024, shipped 9/1959.

 

[Dino44]

I have been enthusiastically collecting S&W revolvers in the Pacific Northwest for the past 12 years. I have only seen one 3" model 10. It was a worn out and overpriced -5. I'd say you scored yourself a real dandy one right there!

 

[two-bit cowboy]

Standard Catalog states 3-inch barrels were special order early on.

If it was a special order the smooth presentation stocks might have been part of the order. A letter from Don Mundell (S&W Historical Foundation) would be the only way to know for sure.

That sure is a handsome creature.

 

[22hipower]

I have a 3 inch 10-8 but I've rarely seen other 3 inch 10s. Nice find, enjoy.

Jeff
SWCA #1457

 

[JP@AK]

I show several in the C466000 range that shipped in 1959. All but one of them is model marked - the exception is C466575. None have the 3" barrel, except this one. A very nice find.

 

[TheTinMan]

I like it a LOT!

 

[Rudi]

That is pretty darned cool!

 

[JayCeeNC]

I was stationed in Thailand 1974-1975.
The Thai Police carried 3" S&W .38 M&Ps.
I never looked at one close enough to see the model #.

 

[OIF2]

M10 square butt 3" on the bottom was destined for Australia, but never made it. About NIB (I added the stocks).
Bob

 

[Moo Moo]

Yes, various State Police departments here in Australia purchased Square Butt 3" Model 10's. I had one when I first joined New South Wales Police. No idea what Dash Number it was. As Police Departments used them, security guards also wanted them. There are quite a few on the secondhand market. I purchased one myself a few years ago. It was a 10-5.

 

[murphydog]

The stocks appear to be Goncalo Alves and if they fit well may be original to the gun.

I agree this one is deserving of a letter, it may have shipped as a special order and/or to an interesting destination.

 

[Kansasgunner]

Nice gun! I have C465608 and it letters as a special order for Rex Firearms in NYC. Diamond PC Magnas with matching numbers on mine. Ship date was July 1959. When I get time I'll get details on the number of 3" guns in this order. If my memory is correct there were 50.

 

[Kansasgunner]

Here is the invoice and the list of serial numbers. I don't see your number on there, likely it shipped either somewhere else or with another group. You should letter the gun!
If it happens to have shipped in October of 1959, I'll be jealous, thats my ship date.

 

[MajorD]

3" K's are scarce and pricey anyway. A no dash is certainly a prize. It is definitely worth a letter

 

[sw702]

Very nice.........could that be a 3" tapered/standard barrel

 

[Old Corp]

The 3"-ers are interesting.
Mine is a non-model marked M&P with a ship-date of 1958 per Mr. Jinks.
It's a tapered barrel, but in a 3" the taper is not as evident as in the 4" models.
It now wears proper diamond Magnas and gets carried on a pretty regular basis.
It came into a LGS where I was working a few years ago. I was off that day and it was laying there awaiting log-in when I returned.
Just "an old Model 10' to my boss. He made me lay out $150 for it! Came with a DeSantis K-3" pancake holster.

 

[Pepper51]

You all have been so helpful, and I very much appreciate all the responses.
I just today sent the form in today to the Smith & Wesson Historical Foundation for the letter. Last one took around a month but when I get it back, I will post the result.

 

[s&wchad]

Those stocks have early flush-mount escutcheons. Very nice!
The letter should be interesting!