New Model 10 Snubnose

[jsfricks]

Thanks to some of the forum members here for helping me with this, I went and picked it up today. Serial is C525643. The guy I purchased it from got it from the original owner and what little wear it has appears to be drawer wear. Looking at the backplate and turn line this appears to have hardly been fired. I'm not normally a fan of square butt snub nose pistols because the grips look out of sorts with the rest of the gun, but the Modified Magnas really help on the look on these. If someone can help with a nearby ship date it would be appreciated. Here's a few pics after a good cleaning.
Jeff

 

[KLYDE]

Oh my!!!! That is a beauty.

 

[brick]

According to the book, it was between 1961 and 1962 (C474149 - C622699)

 

[SEIndSAM]

Very nice, would love to find one of those local.

 

[Bent-Twig]

Great find!

That is a little gem.

Bet it shoots a good as it looks too.

Congrats.

Twig.

 

[Maximumbob54]

Stunning. I am on the other side of the fence from most folks as I love the square butt grip as it fits my hand so much better. I'm filled with envy.

 

[coleslaw]

Very nice. Everyone needs at least one M10 snubbie.

 

[JP@AK]

Nice, Jeff. Good find.

 

[Art Doc]

"I'm not normally a fan of square butt snub nose pistols because the grips look out of sorts with the rest of the gun..."

Ah...ah...ah. Don't ever say that some stocks can look large on a revolver with a short barrel.

 

[C Islander]

Very cool!!

 

[Old TexMex]

Dang, that's just beautiful. Whew.

 

[linde]

. . . If someone can help with a nearby ship date it would be appreciated.

Outstanding example of a true classic . . . . congratulations.

Nearby ship dates suggest yours would be a late 1960 ship date. For example, my 4" RB Model 10 4-screw with s/n C523739 shipped in November 1960.

Russ

 

[JAREDSHS]

my laptop is soaked from me drooling into it !! I just love model 10 snubs. For goodness sakes don't let that one get away from you, it is a beauty. I've got a 10-7 that's got some wear places on it but I love her just the same.--congratulations.

 

[peterdeb]

that is a sweet little snubby! Congrats on picking up that little gem.

 

[westy39]

You Sir are one lucky guy. Excellent photos of one very fine revolver, well done.

 

[MrO17]

WOW, just WOW!

 

[03clyde]

Excellent.

 

[firemanhank]

Simply a piece of art !!! It is stunning..

 

[DRYHEAT]

GREAT Model 10 snub Jeff. I have its "uncle" from 1947. It's seen a bit more action.

M&P .38 Special, pre-Model 10