What can anyone tell me about this 10-6?

[Phantom309]

This came to my wife by way of a roundabout inheritance. It's a long story, but her dad was a wheeler dealer, and the only thing we know for sure is that it has no family sentimental value, past just once belonging to her dad.
It's marked 10-6 inside the crane. And a serial number very close to 85500.
It's chambered in 38 special, and nickel plated. The crane( edit that to cylinder) is extremely tight, and to my eye has been shot VERY little.
I'm sure that I could dig up some history online. But I figured someone here probably knew more of the tip of their head..

 

[Phantom309]

Wait one for pic upload...

 

[Phantom309]

Well nevermind. I don't currently have a photo host. And it seems that there's no direct upload here...

 

[Frailer]

The serial number for your revolver will be stamped on the butt; it should start with a “C” or a “D.” With that information, and a physical description someone will be able to fill in some blanks for you.

 

[Phantom309]

The serial number for your revolver will be stamped on the butt; it should start with a “C” or a “D.” With that information, and a physical description someone will be able to fill in some blanks for you.

Thanks. The 85xxx number is in the crane..

 

[Phantom309]

Try D8755xx

 

[Frailer]

Your revolver likely shipped from the factory circa 1975.

 

[Phantom309]

Just like the wife...

 

[toddimusnimski]

Just like the wife...

A birth year gun that belonged to her dad! Sounds like some family sentimental value after all?

How long is the barrel?

Todd

 

[toddimusnimski]

Well nevermind. I don't currently have a photo host. And it seems that there's no direct upload here...

The forum has a fairly user-friendly image loading/attachment process; give it a shot. It's all I've ever used and other than having to re-size an occasional image it has worked well.

https://smith-wessonforum.com/faq.php?faq=vb3_reading_posting#faq_vb3_attachments

Todd

 

[SGT ROCK 11B]

A birth year gun that belonged to her dad! Sounds like some family sentimental value after all?

Todd

Only if he bought it knowing it was 'birth year' revolver. Otherwise its just a coincidence.