New (to me) 10-5

[M3Stuart]

Here is my new (to me) Model 10-5. I picked it up from a local pawn shop for $300 OTD.

It is in nearly pristine condition - no turn line, no scratches or wear marks.

What a deal! I've ordered a Tyler t-grip for it. I think I'll wait for that before taking it out for a test drive.

Curiously, I weighed it and it appears to weigh about an ounce less than the 3" tapered barrel 10-4 that I got from Bud's.

 

[turbo38gn]

It's a beauty, like the grips..

 

[CoronaDan]

Congrats! It's a beauty .... Shoot it! Often!!

 

[TAROMAN]

Congratulations on a great gun.
The seminal S&W.
They all love the 158 grain loads.
Now, get out there and bust some caps!

 

[PeterCartwright]

Beautiful 10-5. I chose the Tyler T route, as well on my 10-5 and 15-3. Works for me.

PC

 

[fyimo]

They are great guns and that's a great price for one in 4 inch barrel in that condition. I picked one up last year for slightly more but it was worth it.

 

[M3Stuart]

I looked it up and the C89... serial number puts it in the 1966-67 'born on' range.

The serial number on the grips do not appear to match. Curiously, the S/N on the grips don't seem to have enough numbers. So I have no idea what that means - other than they don't match.

I'll be blasting away soon with my 158gr LSWC reloads! So much for the 'no turn line'...that won't last long.

 

[Wiredog]

NICE- I have a 10-5 2" Love the K frame! '68

 

[GyMac]

Wow! fantastic gun. All my Model 10's (and my 15) wear T-grips.

 

[Papa Larry]

NICE- I have a 10-5 2" Love the K frame! '68

Have one also. Bought it new in April 1968 for $79.99. Still have the box,that's the only way I remember the price.

 

[Old cop]

Best .38 Smith ever produced, I carried one for years.

 

[elm_creek_smith]

I gotcher T-Grip right here! The grip frame has a little rash on it, and there's a little on left of the top strap, but it doesn't hurt the way it shoots. I carry this concealed on occasion and use it as my carry gun working jobs away from my agency.

1970 Model 10-5

ECS

 

[Shooter6br]

MY Mod 10-6.

My Mod 10 is the sweetest shooter.Trigger is great. It is up to my 657 and 25-2.I cast 146 grain WC H&G #50 with light charges of Unique.(3.4).Great bargin.My carry gun.(4 in HB) Rick

 

[CoronaDan]

Congrats! It's a beauty .... Shoot it! Often!!

And a cellphone pic of my sweet shooting 10-5. Wonderful guns, superb workmanship.

 

[nube38]

Nice, I think you got a good deal.

 

[dscampbell]

SW model 10-5 3" my favorite Smith and Wesson revolver

 

 

[Accobradave]

Nice find!!! congrats!