Model 10

[standerson]

 

[DWalt]

All K-frame Smiths should have the same cylinder dimensions, and the correct speed loader should work in all of them. Perhaps you have a speed loader for a Colt or a Ruger?

Your revolver is definitely a postwar (or post-Victory) M&P It is mechanically identical to the very late wartime Victory M&P models made with the improved hammer safety block beginning in very early 1945, designated as the SV-series for wartime production. A short time later, around the time that the S-series serial numbers changed to the C-series, the lockwork was changed to the "High Speed Hammer" short action. Yours has the old long action. The Model 10 designation was not adopted until 1957.

 

[standerson]

Thanks for the info! It is all appreciated.

 

[standerson]

Our son dug into his piggy bank and came up with the money to request the history of his M&P.

The money and letter are off to S&W.

 

[standerson]

Range time for the first time. Son aid it shot like a dream. Smooth trigger, SA and DA, someone has shot this one.

 

[JP@AK]

Range time for the first time. Son aid it shot like a dream. Smooth trigger, SA and DA, someone has shot this one.

Yes. These are a dream to shoot. My grandson was over again this morning and we had some Smiths out, including my 5" M&P from March, 1946. He was firing it dry with snap caps and was expressing amazement at the smooth long action. I have found this particular gun to be the best shooting and most accurate fixed sight gun in my collection. I can shoot it much better than its 4" cousin that is just a few months younger.

When you get the letter on this gun, would you please post the ship date for us?

Regards,
Jack

 

[JP@AK]

Just for giggles, I decided to post a photo of the 4" and 5" postwar M&Ps mentioned in my previous post.

And here's the 5" revolver by itself:

And the 5" after a day at the range:

 

[standerson]

I certainly will. Can't wait until I'm able to get back out on the range.