New to me Model 10-5

[otis24]

Below (I hope these pics come through) is a Model 10-5. According to the SCSW it is a 1973-74 production. Picked up for $399 + tax. At the time, I didn't realize that is was as old as it is. The finish is easily 95%. I've been yearning for a fixed sight K frame .38. It is sporting the magna grips from my Model 15-3. I have a set of K frame diamond magnas on order.

 

[HAWKEYE10]

Very nice looking gun. Congratulations!!!! Don

 

[winchester1]

Very nice indeed! Aren't those 4" tapered barrels a thing of beauty?

 

[j38]

Great gun, otis! Enjoy that Model 10 - one of the finest all-around handguns ever made.

Regards,

Jerry

 

[yugolovr]

Great looking gun. You just can't beat a model 10.

 

[fyimo]

Congratulations on the purchase of a S&W classic that's in excellent condition for it's age.

 

[Sven]

Very nice! That's one gun I have my eye open for. Local gun shop has a 4" Model 10-5, but he has a price tag of $550 on it and doesn't seem like he wants to dicker. . .

 

[Black_Sheep]

Every S&W enthusiast should own a Model 10, it looks like you found a good one. I picked up a 10-6 last summer, it's become one of my favorite shooters...

 

[dave-arlington-va]

my favorite S&W. its a classic look, fun to shoot and there's a good reason there are so many of them that were made. I have a 4 and 6 inch and want a 10-5 5 inch barrel. enjoy yours.

 

[Bill in Pa]

Nice purchase. I guess prices are still going up. I got my 10-5 with a tapered 4 inch at auction earlier this year. Paid $350 and I thought I overpaid but I couldn't pass it up. Looks like I did OK after all.

 

[pred]

I would guess it's better than 95%
Also Diamond Magna's were used up to about 66,,, So the grips that are on it would be correct for the gun.
Peter

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

Nice gun! I have one just like it I bought many years ago. I used to squirrel hunt with mine using wadcutters. I like the tapered barrels much better than the bull barrels.

 

[wnr700]

There was a similar conditioned Model 10 at my local gun shop for $550

I'll be scouring the gun show in two weeks. Problem is my budget is about $300+/-

 

[otis24]

I would guess it's better than 95%
Also Diamond Magna's were used up to about 66,,, So the grips that are on it would be correct for the gun.
Peter

Yes, the grips on the Model 10 are from my Model 15-3 nickel (circa 1977). The grips that came on the Model 10 were Crimson Trace laser grips. I had to see what this revolver felt like and handled like with the correct grips. I will have to locate a set of correct non-diamond magnas for this revolver.

 

[Combat]

need a couple more

I have a 10-5 snubbie in the box from about 1974.I also have a 4" RB from 1965.If I can find a 5" and a 6" I'll have the set.One in nickle would be nice.

 

[OIF2]

Nice Roundbutt 4", "Combat". Here's a nice 10-5, 5" (my "shooter") that's a favorite out of a safe full of Smiths and Colts: