Unusual Model 10

[Dino44]

I saw a model 10-5 I believe, this past Sunday. It was blued with a 4" barrel, and it had PC stocks. The gun was in like new condition. The unusual things about it were, the S&W stamp was small, and it was stamped on the right side of the frame. On the left side was a word or symbol stamped in Arabic. How rare is that. The owner said her deceased husband was once offered 13K and declined it. I did do a search for Iranian model 10 and did see some of the threats but none mentioned markings of this type.

 

[SS336]

I can't believe any model 10-5 would be worth $13,000 unless it was encrusted with gold and owned by Elvis.
ButI have to say there are crazy prices in the gun world today.

 

[SnidelyWhiplash]

It must be for a foreign contract...maybe ordering a S&W letter should get you an answer. It could be a contract overrun and sold commercially or a bring back by a member of the military.

I think getting the factory letter should get the answers.

 

[Pisgah]

Seems to me I recall some made up for the Jordanian police at some point, maybe?

 

[Jim Watson]

The owner said her deceased husband was once offered 13K and declined it.

Two mistakes at once, one for offering so much, one for turning it down.

 

[ken158]

Sounds like a guy was trying to impress his wife with a fictitious story about his collecting abilities…

 

[Big Lou]

Per the 3rd Edition of Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, interpreted
as "National Police Force of Iran". Possibly several hundred delivered.

It's worth some money but not 13K IMHO.