Model 10 question

[tenandtwo]

My father has a nifty Model 10 snubby in like new condition. He would like to find its age after reading an article on a 1963 Model 10 in the October issue of American Rifleman. His is a newer model unfortunately. SN CAD1XXX.

In the meantime I'll be ordering the catalog. And I think I'd like to take this little guy to the range.

Thanks in advance.

 

[tenandtwo]

Whoops. It's actually a Model 36-7. Was the Model 10 renamed at some point?

 

[P&R Fan]

That number was from about 2003.
The M10 was originally called the .38 Special Military and Police. Actually it still is, but in 1957 all the revolvers got model numbers. The M36 is the Chief's Special.
Jim

 

[tenandtwo]

Thank you very much P&R Fan. But Dad is having none of it. His is the ultra rare non-pinned Model 10. And as it's in 100% condition it's worth an absolute fortune. lol

 

[shep854]

Is it a 5- or 6-shot revolver?

 

[tenandtwo]

5 shot. It's looks like it would be a hoot to shoot. Am taking it out this weekend.

 

[M3Stuart]

Welcome to the forum, and, good for you!

If you can't hit anything with that 2" snub, be sure to move the target closer until you can.

Then, once you get a respectable grouping, move the target back out little by little. Don't expect too much from a 2" snub at first if you are new to revolvers. The snubs, in my experience, take practice.

Of course, you'll then need to pick up a standard 4" Model 10 for solid groupings at 50'. Then one with adjustable sights, then a .357....you get the idea.

 

[shep854]

I'm not clear; are you asking about two guns or just one?

 

[C Islander]

All model 10's are K frames and are 6 shot. Your fathers gun is a J frame. Look inside the crane, the model number will be stamped there.

 

[tenandtwo]

We're talking about a model 36-7. I found the model # on the gun finally after posting the thread. I honestly know nothing about revolvers but am interested in learning.

And now I know what a crane is kind of.

Have a model 41 and an M&P 9 and am definitely interested in more of this brand. The 41 is a work of art. Makes my other guns seem sad and pathetic.