S&W 1076 - Odd One

[dwp10mm]

Interesting, the serial number prefix and label markings indicate a 1998 pistol . . . very, very interesting. I'll keep an eye on this thread to see where the discussion leads.

Also interesting that the picture of the box shows code 8186 under Spec Ord. Does that stand for Special Order?

The pistol look in fantastic shape. Of course, the bidding is up to $705 but still hasn't met the sellers reserve. Count me out on this one.

 

[dwp10mm]

Interesting, for sure. And that checked front strap rocks! Never seen it on a 3rd Gen gun before. Sure beats the skateboard tape on my 4566!

Almost makes me want to get out the checkering file, though we all know that wouldn't end well!

The checkered front strap was a requirement from the FBI Contract. It appeared on several 1076 and 1026 pistols that were for law enforcement agencies because of the FBI requirements. I'm not certain how many models outside the 10mm line this ended up on.

 

[Denver Dick]

Also interesting that the picture of the box shows code 8186 under Spec Ord. Does that stand for Special Order?

The pistol look in fantastic shape. Of course, the bidding is up to $705 but still hasn't met the sellers reserve. Count me out on this one.

Well, the theory, to which I happen to subscribe, goes something like this: the Spec. Ord. number represents the year and day of production. So, the first digit is the year (8 as in 1998) and the next three digits represents a Julian Day in that year (186=July 5th). So, the pistol was made (or boxed and labeled) on July 5, 1998.

However, if,under the heading "Features" on the label, the box is marked *** SPECIAL ***, then the theory goes all to hell for some reason. Go figure.