Picked up a M-10 w/3" barrel & Full lug

[Revolver King]

This is a 10-10 with 3" barrel and full lug. It is the 1st one I have ever seen. So I had to have it. No box or papers, I would rate it at 98%. What do you think? Did I do well?

 

[SAFireman]

Very nice indeed!

Is that the 357 version?

Looks like a shooter for sure

 

[Revolver King]

Very nice indeed!

Is that the 357 version?

Looks like a shooter for sure

No, 38 spl.

 

[murphydog]

Interesting, the first one I've seen...kind of like the barrel on a 65 Ladysmith. It may be one of a special run and worth a letter.

 

[GF]

Interesting, the first one I've seen...kind of like the barrel on a 65 Ladysmith. It may be one of a special run and worth a letter.

That's what I'm thinking too, barrel profile is different. You might do a forum search on 3 inch Mod 10's to see if you can spot another.
Good looking revolver.

GF

 

[ENGINE18]

Nice score on a unique version of the M10. I think the full barrel shroud was for a Brazilian contract.

 

[bmcgilvray]

I sure like the look of that one. Great find! If you letter it please let us hear the results.

 

[pete950]

Smith need to bring somthing like that back out for us revolver lovers!!
That baby is sweet!

 

[18DAI]

Thats a beautiful model 10! Congrats! The 3" K-frame was really the pinnacle of combat revolvers, for me.

I'd pine for the manufacturer to make them again, but a quick glance at their "classics" tells me they would fall way short of their initial product.

Your 3" model 10 is a classic example of everything you need in a revolver and nothing you don't.

Enjoy it! Regards 18DAI.

 

[fyimo]

Congratulations on the purchase of that really great looking Model 10 with 3 inch barrel.

 

[TNDave]

That is a great gun! I have never seen one like that. Congrats on a lucky find.

 

[Allen-frame]

You have a brazilian contract overrun model 10-10 made in late 1993.


They are indeed very scarce with no definite numbers known.

I just sold my new in box brazilian to fuel my fever for 45 caliber n frames.

Congrats in a fine piece. You might consider putting this one away,
or selling it and buying 3 regular 3 in. model 10s to play with.



http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-re...6548-very-small-gun-show-nice-model-10-a.html

Good luck
Allen Frame

 

[photoman]

What a great find! Thanks for sharing.

 

[twomoons]

agreed guys,
a rare gun for sure.a lady smith barrel profile.on a model 10 is a rare bird.nice find .allens advice is very good

 

[OK Hog Shooter]

That's a very nice 3"... very interesting configuration. Congratulations on a great find.

 

[st regis]

That is correct on the Brazilian contract. Great little guns...

 

[bronco45]

Nice snag, right place obviously right time. Great lookin collector. As an earlier poster commented"Smith needs to build a run of a couple of thousand of these!

 

[flagaman1950]

That is a fine looking model 10 you have there sir. I have not seen many model 10 3"er's and certainly not one like yours sir. Good pick up.

 

[Texas Star]

The French Presidential bodyguards also had these, but I think in .357.

 

[Bullseye Smith]

Nice score Allen, if you get tired looking at it you can ship it on up here .