My New Model 10-9

[D Brown]

I found this Model 10-9 at one of my local gun stores today. Factory grips were missing, a few minor blemishes on the metal, and the original owner had "customized" the factory box after throwing out the original paperwork and tools.

But... for $360 plus tax, I just couldn't pass it up!

 

[DwayneV]

You got a good one.

 

[D Brown]

Thank you DwayneV. The overall condition is really nice, and I'm a sucker for tapered barrels!

 

[Coaltminer]

10-9

Looks great and a great price. From the look of the ejector rod, fired little.

 

[murphydog]

It is the last of the square butt, tapered barrel standard production .38 M & Ps. Enjoy!

 

[D Brown]

Originally Posted by Coaltminer
Looks great and a great price. From the look of the ejector rod, fired little.

It is the last of the square butt, tapered barrel standard production .38 M & Ps. Enjoy!

Thank you Coaltminer and Alan for your kind remarks.

The interesting thing about this gun is it is a Round Butt with Grooved front and back-straps. The factory box describes it as a SB stock configuration, but doesn't list the stock type. I just assumed the Uncle Mike's that I got with the gun were non-original. I'm really not sure where this one fits in the time line of Model 10-9's. The serial number is CAT251X and the Product Code is 100108. Special Order 6103. Not a lot to go on but rather mysterious when I tried to follow the timeline as laid out in SCSW 4th Ed.

Thanks again,

 

[murphydog]

Thanks for the extra information. Now that you point it out, it has round-to-square conversion stocks.

The Special Order code puts it as ready to ship on the 103rd day of 1996, or April 12 (a leap year). At about this time several fixed sight K frame revolver models (65 Lady Smiths, etc.) were shipped with "serrated tangs". I don't believe I've read a reason why; perhaps a parts cleanup from frames that were meant for adjustable sighted guns.

 

[American1776]

I like the standard barrel K-frames.

 

[D Brown]

A Huge Thank You!

Thanks for the extra information. Now that you point it out, it has round-to-square conversion stocks.

The Special Order code puts it as ready to ship on the 103rd day of 1996, or April 12 (a leap year). At about this time several fixed sight K frame revolver models (65 Lady Smiths, etc.) were shipped with "serrated tangs". I don't believe I've read a reason why; perhaps a parts cleanup from frames that were meant for adjustable sighted guns.

Wow! You've definitely made my day Alan! That's more information than I ever hoped to find out about this interesting new gun!

Thank you so much!

 

[Bill In Texas]

Congratulations!