Pre Model 10 1946

[mag318]

I just picked up this Pre Model 10 which was basically a standard police revolver post war and marveled at the build quality. The fit and finish on this 79 year old revolver is so much better than what they're producing today. The action is glass smooth with that perfect S&W timing. You can tell these were made by craftsmen who actually took pride in the firearms they were creating. I plan on taking this to the range and put some 148 gun lead wadcutters thru it and perhaps some 158 gun LRN which is what it was designed for. When I do I'll be sure to post a YouTube video shooting this classic S&W.

 

[JP@AK]

That's a very nice postwar M&P with the 6" barrel. There were plenty of the 6" units built, but it is the least common variant during that period. Yours appears to have the original finish and stocks. Great find!

I wonder if you'd be willing to send me the full S prefix serial number (here or by PM). I'd like to add yours to the database.

I don't think that one was carried much. I rather doubt that it shipped to a PD. (I know you didn't say that. I'm just adding information.)

 

[Biff_Biffington]

I have a couple late 60s K frames, a 19 and a 10 that are NIB and it always astounds me how nice a "stock" gun was. We have gotten so used to the plastic fantastic pieces of today, we forget what craftsmanship is.

 

[SS336]

Very nice.
When you tire of it remember me, I hang around here.
That’s my birthday year and is in better shape than I am, so I want it.

 

[Mark_Mark]

they don’t make them like they use to!

 

[DWalt]

Most would call yours a “Post-war” M&P rather than a Pre-Model 10. The latter began in the very high S SN series, I think around S990000, just before the C series began. Those had the new short action aka “High Speed” hammer.

 

[daveboy]

Looks an awful lot like mine. They are examples of great craftsmanship.

 

[Gun Relics]

That's a very nice postwar M&P with the 6" barrel. There were plenty of the 6" units built, but it is the least common variant during that period. Yours appears to have the original finish and stocks. Great find!

I wonder if you'd be willing to send me the full S prefix serial number (here or by PM). I'd like to add yours to the database.

I don't think that one was carried much. I rather doubt that it shipped to a PD. (I know you didn't say that. I'm just adding information.)

I just picked up an NYPD badge number stamped M and P - Nobody wanted it - I don't think anybody else saw the badge number stamp. I was the only bidder at what I thought was a reasonable price and it's in above average to excellent condition. A lot of buyers don't look at zero bid auctions. For that reason, I bid on these at the last minute.

There were two in the shipment, Oct 6 1954: C 313234 and 313235 went to NYPD. the register also shows on July 30, 1954 C313236 shipped to the Canadian police. I'll do a post on this as soon as my NYPD night stick arrives tomorrow to complete my rig.

 

[Legendarylawman]

My pre-10, serial 116622 with a NYPD number on the rear strap. The barrel dosen't match the rest of the revolver, but maybe that is why it is a tack driver. IDK. I will letter it in the future and see what comes of it. My most accurate 10 to date. Enjoy your revolver, its a blast too shoot. I did put the correct grips on it, but no pictures of it.

Carl

 

[Muley Gil]

My pre-10, serial 116622 with a NYPD number on the rear strap. The barrel dosen't match the rest of the revolver, but maybe that is why it is a tack driver. IDK. I will letter it in the future and see what comes of it. My most accurate 10 to date. Enjoy your revolver, its a blast too shoot. I did put the correct grips on it, but no pictures of it.

Carl

Don't forget that the "C" prefix is part of the serial number.

 

[Casual Smith Nut]

Nice acquisition OP!
It has the old long action hammer throw. I bet it has a buttery smooth double action pull!

 

[Mark IV]

Several months back, I traded some silver rounds for a pistol nearly identical to the OP's, though his looks even nicer, as mine has a bit more patina.
This one dates to 1948, locks up tight, and looks to be very low miles, going by the lack of flame cutting.
I've generally avoided long 6" barrels, finding them ungainly and nose-heavy, ( pretty much referring to full lugs), but was surprised at how nimble and pointable this one was. I think it would be an ideal field/woods gun, due to its light weight, and extra sight radius.

 

[KenTheHunter]

I just picked up this Pre Model 10 which was basically a standard police revolver post war and marveled at the build quality. The fit and finish on this 79 year old revolver is so much better than what they're producing today. The action is glass smooth with that perfect S&W timing. You can tell these were made by craftsmen who actually took pride in the firearms they were creating. I plan on taking this to the range and put some 148 gun lead wadcutters thru it and perhaps some 158 gun LRN which is what it was designed for. When I do I'll be sure to post a YouTube video shooting this classic S&W.View attachment 804828View attachment 804830View attachment 804831View attachment 804832

Nice revolver. It’s probably true that today the guns are built with stronger steels, but the hand fitting can’t compare.

 

[SGT ROCK 11B]

I don't think that one was carried much. I rather doubt that it shipped to a PD. (I know you didn't say that. I'm just adding information.)

I’m thinking it was in the sock drawer at home or in a desk drawer at work.

38 Special has always been popular for Self Defense.

 

[SGT ROCK 11B]

The fit and finish on this 79 year old revolver is so much better than what they're producing today. The action is glass smooth with that perfect S&W timing. You can tell these were made by craftsmen who actually took pride in the firearms they were creating.

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