Model 10 No Dash 3 inch Barrel 4 screw

[Vtgw938]

Very nice revolver. I think it was very common to switch barrels back in the day. Gun shops/gunsmiths everywhere and no one carried if they were original or not.

The magna stocks are very nice and I would say dark goncalo.

 

[Pepper51]

I just got a message from Don Mundell that a mistake was made looking up the serial number as a "D" and not a "C" and that my gun is indeed an original 3 inch. A new letter will be sent next week, and I will post the result. Mistakes happen and I am very grateful of a correction.

 

[Toyman]

My 10-7 3 inch shipped November 1968

 

[Retired W4]

I just got a message from Don Mundell that a mistake was made looking up the serial number as a "D" and not a "C" and that my gun is indeed an original 3 inch. A new letter will be sent next week, and I will post the result. Mistakes happen and I am very grateful of a correction.

That happens. Rarely, but it does happen. Thanks to Don for going the extra mile.

 

[Grayfox]

I love a 3" K-frame. My favorite carry revolver. I have a 3" 10-8 and a 3" 13-4

Model 10-8

Model 13-4

 

[Chuck Edwards]

I've got a 3" M10-7 square butt that was a "rescue". It was apparently laid on something wet or hygroscopic for a long time and has serious pitting on the left side of the muzzle and the cylinder. The bore and chambers are pristine. I had it parkerized (it was originally blued) and it's my favorite carry revolver. It wears the now-discontinued Craig Spegel-designed Uncle Mike's rubber boot grips. I've run it in several classes, including Tom Givens' revolver class.

The serial number is 3D91XXX, so I guess it dates from the '78-'79 time frame.

 

[Pepper51]

That happens. Rarely, but it does happen. Thanks to Don for going the extra mile.

Yes, many thanks to Don AND Doc44 for taking the time to help sort this out. I am very grateful plus we can all learn something.

 

[yugolovr]

Wow, that is a nice model 10.

 

[Pepper51]

New corrected letter

I got the corrected letter today from the S&W Historical Foundation. Glad to see my model 10 is an original 3-inch gun.
The letter says "a copy of the invoice may be obtained by following the instructions on the attached form." There was no form included. Does anyone know how I can follow up with that?
Now I will look for a period correct set of checkered stocks just to keep with the gun.
Many thanks to all of you for the kind words and support.
Attached a copy of the letter about my gun for your information.

 

[Kansasgunner]

Rex Firearms liked those 3" guns. Yours is a nice one. I'm still on the hunt for October 1959, or even better 10/30/1959!

 

[Pepper51]

I am going to send the form for additional information. At least I can get a copy of the invoice according to the letter. I will post it so we all can see it for reference.

 

[Pepper51]

More info on M-10 3 inch

I got a copy of the invoice that contained my gun. It was one of five 3-inch square butt in that order. Included with the invoice is the serial numbers of all the guns. Rex Firearms really liked S&W.

 

[handejector]

My 10-7 3 inch shipped November 1968

Wrong date, or wrong pic?
1968 is too early for an UNpinned 10-7.

 

[murphydog]

I got the corrected letter today from the S&W Historical Foundation. Glad to see my model 10 is an original 3-inch gun.
The letter says "a copy of the invoice may be obtained by following the instructions on the attached form." There was no form included. Does anyone know how I can follow up with that?
Now I will look for a period correct set of checkered stocks just to keep with the gun.
Many thanks to all of you for the kind words and support.
Attached a copy of the letter about my gun for your information.

Sorry, just catching up on this thread. Have a look at this link from the SWHF, it is the second ("Deep Dive") request form.

Letter Process - Smith & Wesson Historical Foundation

 

[Toyman]

I transposed the year not 1968 1986 is correct year.