The Model 10 - General Question

[digi-shots]

Model 10's are great, whether pre-war or post war!

Here are a couple of pics... post war, military and pre-war:

 

[LOBO]

10-8 2 1/2"

1946 5"

 

[sw357nm]

I too love the Model 10, but I use a SS Model 64 (4" pencil barrel) for ease of maintenance. The M&Ps are just the right size for me - not too large and not too small. They are fine for all-day carry.
I prefer the look of the pencil barrel, but would guess that the heavy barrel would be an advantage at the range.
John

 

[Nframe_is_no1]

Just nostalgia, but if SmithNut were still among us, he would chime in with some excellent pix and information.

DGNY,
Has something happened to Smithnut? I so, I am very sorry to hear that. My 3 10s are in this pic:
model 10-5 6" (1969)- 4 o'clock
pre-model 10 4" (1953 5 screw, stamped U.S. Property on backstrap) - 6 o'clock
model 10-5 2" - center above pre-model 10

 

[big50_1]

sw357nm-I'm "wit'chew" on the 64 pencil bbl. I've got a 10-7 std. bbl. and am looking for a stainless sibling for it. If I can find two, one will be my "go to" gun. The fun is in the looking!

 

[ServiceGun]

new on forum, I just get one look like the picture than vrichard sent on dec 11.
Someone can tell me more about?
When pin were put between barrel and Frame? (mine have not)
May I know the manufacturing date with the serial #BHV4907 ?
looks unfired in his original box, same # on box and gun, just some small polishing defect (because I'm focuse on in my job, may be usual user cannot see them)
what can be the value?
I really like this piece of history

Hello mem08 and welcome.

The pin you noted on vrichard's gun was discontinued in 1982.
The serial number you provided (BHV4907) should be from a Model 10-10 made in the first half of 1994.
Without a picture it's hard to determine price. Where I live a 99% Model 10-10 with box is probably a $350-400 gun.
Where are you from? I'm guessing it's not the US.

 

[sash]

Originally posted by Gunhacker:
For those interested, there is an excellent book titled "America's Right Arm" by John Henwood that is really a great read about the M&P's. It's out of print but can be found at various used book sources by searching on the title/author.

I was able to find a copy of this book at http://www.idsabooks.com/cgi-bin/idb455/101399.html for about $40. Love these guns and the photos and info from this thread.

 

[feralmerril]

Mine from the 50s.

 

[wraco]

 

[Bacon]

Just happen to have purchased a Model 10-5 nickel over the weekend.

 

[wheelgun1958]

Another 10-5 5incher

And my 10-5 2incher

 

[Wyo]

I have two:
10-6 4"

and a 2" no-dash: