Smith and Wesson Model 10-6 357 magnum

[legionkahn]

Hello, I was looking for some information on a model 10-6 357 magnum. I tried to find information on it on the web , but had no luck. I read where some were made and started with a d prefix. Not sure on that. This one is just a 5 digit serial number . It is stamped 10-6 inside frame @ cylinder . 357 magnum right side of barrel . Was my fathers,and he passed away. Not looking to let go of but would like any info I can get . Thanks for any help offered.

 

[Old cop]

To my knowledge (others may weigh in w/more knowledge) all M10s were .38 spl. I believe M13, which was the same in appearance, was the magnum.

 

[legionkahn]

To my knowledge (others may weigh in w/more knowledge) all M10s were .38 spl. I believe M13, which was the same in appearance, was the magnum.

This one is stamped 10-6, I read there was some made for some military/police departments chambered 357 . then later they changed the model to a model 13 I don't know if that is accurate or not. I've never been a smith collector. I've owned and collected my whole life, just never any smiths to speak of.

 

[Jack Flash]

S&W did chamber the M10-6 in .357 Magnum. Soon there after, they renamed this offering the Model 13.

So there were not a whole lot of M10-6 .357s made. They are eagerly sought after.

 

[jackvs1]

If you look at the Catalog you will see that S&W made the Model 10-6, chambered 357 magnum barrel for the NYS Police in 1972.The barrel was 4 inches, pinned and the barrel will say 357 Magnum. My SN is
D707XXX and I got mine relatively cheap at $695. I retired from that agency.

 

[legionkahn]

If you look at the Catalog you will see that S&W made the Model 10-6, chambered 357 magnum barrel for the NYS Police in 1972.The barrel was 4 inches, pinned and the barrel will say 357 Magnum. My SN is
D707XXX and I got mine relatively cheap at $695. I retired from that agency.

I read the ones stamped with the D was for Nys as you stated. This one is only a 5 digit serial with no letter 44xxx.

 

[SmithNut]

More info

legionkahn,

First - Welcome to the forum

Sorry for the loss of your Father, I hope you enjoy this fine firearm that he left you.

For Clarification:
The Mod 10-6 was made in both 38 Special and .357 Magnum The original .357 Magnum versions were made for the NYSP and were the pre-cursor to what became the Model 13, which - like the Model 10 - was just another variation of the S&W M&P (Military & Police) line. The other fairly common but less seen M&P in the K frame was the Model 12, which had an alloy frame, and was the M&P Airweight model. There was another M&P Model, the Model 11, chambered in .38 S&W, but these were very scarce and rarely seen.

The D in the serial prefix was not unique to the M10-6 in .357 Magnum, it was used from 1968 to approx 1977 on all the K frame M&P models at the time (M10, M12, M13, not aware of any M11's made this late), including the 38 Special versions. Your gun will (or at least should) have a D prefixed serial number on the butt of the gun, if you have over-sized grips covering up the butt you will need to take them off to see the S/N.

The M10-6 variation in .357 Magnum is sought after as a collectible, the overwhelming quantity of these were made for and delivered to the NYSP, but there are some that were over-run guns that were released into general distribution. The only way to know for sure if your specific gun was an NYSP version is to send for a factory Historical letter (cost $50) to determine. If it was an NYSP gun orginally it would have a premium on value, assuming of course the condition isn't terrible.

Enjoy your gun. We like pictures, so if you have any please post for us to enjoy.

 

[legionkahn]

legionkahn,

First - Welcome to the forum

Sorry for the loss of your Father, I hope you enjoy this and any other firearm he left you.

For Clarification:
The Mod 10-6 was made in both 38 Special and .357 Magnum The original .357 Magnum versions were made for the NYSP and were the pre-cursor to what became the Model 13, which - like the Model 10 - was just another variation of the S&W M&P (Military & Police) line. The other fairly common but less seen M&P in the K frame was the Model 12, which had an alloy frame, and was the M&P Airweight model. There was another M&P Model, the Model 11, chambered in .38 S&W, but these were very scarce and rarely seen.

The D in the serial prefix was not unique to the M10-6 in .357 Magnum, it was used on all the K frame M&P models at the time, including the 38 Special versions. Your gun will (or at least should) have a D prefixed serial number on the butt of the gun, if you have over-sized grips covering up the butt you will need to take them off to see the S/N.

The M10-6 variation in .357 Magnum is sought after as a collectible, the overwhelming quantity of these were made for and delivered to the NYSP, but there are some that were over-run guns that were released into general distribution. The only way to know for sure if your specific gun was an NYSP version is to send for a factory Historical letter (cost $50) to determine. If it was an NYSP gun orginally it would have a premium on value, assuming of course the condition isn't terrible.

Enjoy your gun. We like pictures, so if you have any please post for us to enjoy.

Thank you for condolences ,it is one of many left, I would rather have my father .I took his loss hard,still is very hard on me. He passed 6-28. I did remove the grips to look, there is no d prefix. I may have to send the $50 to s&w to find out more on it. It is very good condition , I would say 99 percent , he kept it well. I will post some pics in the next day or two. Thanks,

 

[Jaymo]

My question would be, will .357 Magnum ammo fit in the chambers?
If not, than it is a .38 that was rebarreled with a 13 barrel.

If so, maybe so.
Or maybe someone had it converted.
Dunno.

Eagerly awaiting pics.

 

[murphydog]

Sorry about your father's loss. For this one (and in case you have other S & W revolvers to identify), here is a good post about information you can provide. Note that the official serial number on an S & W revolver is (almost always) on the bottom of the grip frame:

http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-antiques/326458-identify-your-gun.html

Hope this is helpful.