S&W Model 10, 5 Screw found, need help.

[03hemi]

I came across this Friday and put it on lay-a-way at my local GS.
I'd like the guys here comments as I'm not well versed in the old guns. I think it's a Model 10, 5-screw 38spl Police Revolver? What do you guys think? The lettering looks pretty crisp, so I'm thinking this is the original finish. The cylinder and ejector rod have turned plum colored, but the rest of the gun is deep blue in excellent shape.
Any comment, ideas and value is greatly appreciated.

 

[Bubba2014]

It looks good. Check for excess cylinder play and that the cylinder locks in place properly. In my area it would probably sell for around $500.

 

[H Richard]

It is a Military and Police, (can't tell the age or model until you post the s/n). The M&P is what became the Mod 10 in the late 1950's. I'm guessing it is from the 1920's time frame if the stocks are original. It appears to have been refinished nicely. To identify better, see the attached which is posted at the top of each Forum division.
To IDENTIFY your Gun >

 

[03hemi]

Great info so far, thanks.
I'll get better pictures after I pick it up and come back then.

 

[girvin02]

Looks refinished to me, also. Maybe it's the picture, but the edges of the lower screw hole look a bit rounded.

 

[Targets Guy]

It is not a Model 10. It is an M&P .38 from the 1920's based on the stocks and the extractor rod tip. Of course the stocks could be replacements.

Beautiful weapon. This M&P .38 is from 1926. Notice the stocks (which are the correct era) and the extractor rod tip.



Here is a .38 M&P from 1939; notice the different extractor rod.

 

[DWalt]

Definite appearance of being refinished. Therefore it has no collector value. $300 tops just as a shooter. If you paid more, I suggest you cancel the deal right now.

 

[Jim Watson]

Definitely reblued, and not very well at that. I see rounded corners, wallowed holes, black hammer and trigger.

 

[OLDSTER]

A decent refinish; but the gun is not a "collector" any way, so enjoy it as a nice shooter.

 

[ParadiseRoad]

...if the grips are original it's 1920-1921...

 

[Bob L]

Also noticed that there is no address line on it.

 

[03hemi]

Great info guys, I agreed on it at $450, but I'm going to back out now. Thanks for the info.
Tray

 

[JP@AK]

03hemi

You are wise to back out of the deal. That was too much money for an old M&P in that condition.

For future reference, here is a throwaway clue: There never was a five screw Model 10. The fifth screw was long gone before model numbers came into use in 1958.

 

[Art Doc]

If you want a revolver to shoot and use I would suggest finding one a little newer that will inspire confidence. That one is coming up on 100 years of age. A Model 10 made in the 1960s or later will be a better deal.

 

[delcrossv]

If you want a revolver to shoot and use I would suggest finding one a little newer that will inspire confidence. That one is coming up on 100 years of age. A Model 10 made in the 1960s or later will be a better deal.

Don't know about that. Those long action prewar M&P's are a joy to shoot. It's not like guns have a "use by" date.

 

[03hemi]

If you want a revolver to shoot and use I would suggest finding one a little newer that will inspire confidence. That one is coming up on 100 years of age. A Model 10 made in the 1960s or later will be a better deal.

Thanks, but not looking for any shooters. I just buy guns as I come across them, but usually already know what I'm looking at and value. Not too familiar with these and thought it prudent to run it by the guys here before it was too late.

 

[JH1951]

Great info guys, I agreed on it at $450, but I'm going to back out now. Thanks for the info.
Tray

Wise decision, and based upon some very good feedback.

 

[Waveski]

03hemi -

For future reference , Smith and Wesson NEVER blued hammers and triggers ; those parts should display case hardening coloring.
$450 is a very inflated price for that revolver. The refinishing diminishes value rather than enhancing. Personally I would pass at $250 - the character has been sucked right out of it.

Glad you were in a position to bail.

 

[03hemi]

03hemi -

For future reference , Smith and Wesson NEVER blued hammers and triggers ; those parts should display case hardening coloring.
$450 is a very inflated price for that revolver. The refinishing diminishes value rather than enhancing. Personally I would pass at $250 - the character has been sucked right out of it.

Glad you were in a position to bail.

So true about the "character" being sucked right out.
What a shame, but that's why I brought it to you boys.
Thanks, y'all saved me 450.00. (for the time being) lol

I buy a lot of guns through these guys so they had no hard feelings and understood. I actually told him to keep my deposit and we'd just put it on the next one.

 

[Waveski]

"I buy a lot of guns through these guys so they had no hard feelings and understood. I actually told him to keep my deposit and we'd just put it on the next one."

That was very diplomatic of you. Goes a long way in maintaining a good relationship with the vendor.
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