S&W Mod. 10 - 5 U.S. stamped

[Mytwobestfriends]

Hello!
I have got a U.S. stamped S&W Revolver.
It is in .38 spl. with 6" cylindric (!) barrel (round profile without rail)
Revolver with Roundbutt (!) and has a low Ramp Frontsight .
It is marked as a Mod. 10 - 5.
I could not find out what exactly it figures. Can anybody help us ? It is an original S&W Barrel and it seems not to be messed up.
Any idea who had such Revolvers?

 

[murphydog]

Welcome! This is likely a US military contract gun from about 1970, except for the 6" barrel (and reshaped front sight). The standard barrel length for these was 4" so I would guess the longer part is a replacement.

Here is a recent thread on a similar gun with more information:

U.S. Marked 10-5

If you are interested, a letter of authenticity from the S & W Historical Foundation would give you more details:

Letter Process - Smith & Wesson Historical Foundation

 

[Muley Gil]

I like it!

The only thing better would be for it to have come with a 5" barrel.