Hello, I'm new on here and would like to show some pics of a 38 that was my Grandpa's. After doing some research to locate the model number I found it to be a 10-5. I would like to know what year it was made, googling info didn't help much. Also I don't see many nickle plated with 2" barrel 10-5's so is this a rare model? Thanks to this forum I found that what I thought to be a crack isn't a crack, I attached those pics also. I would like some opinions as to the shape and possible value but I don't want to sell it. Thanks all.
What year? Need opinions.
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2D00001 to 2D80000 were serial numbers from 1977.
Not rare.
I've been out of this particular market (Model 10) for a long time, so someone else will have to suggest the value.
Not rare.
I've been out of this particular market (Model 10) for a long time, so someone else will have to suggest the value.
bananaman
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The 2” 10-5 is my favorite of the many iterations of the M&P.
“Value” is a subjective thing, and it varies with geography. While M&Ps in general are far from uncommon, 2” round butt versions tend to command a small premium. The two 10-5s I’ve purchased in the last couple of years cost me ~$550 each.
“Value” is a subjective thing, and it varies with geography. While M&Ps in general are far from uncommon, 2” round butt versions tend to command a small premium. The two 10-5s I’ve purchased in the last couple of years cost me ~$550 each.
Yes, it does. Before before switching to model numbers in the late 1950s S&W catalogued this revolver as the “.38 Military and Police.”
To me that looks to be in excellent condition. Like Frailer mentioned above, Model 10's are not uncommon but I would expect to see it priced at $500+ in my area.
Here's my wife's 10-5 from 1969/70 that I picked up as shown from a coworker for $300 probably 15 years ago.
Here's my wife's 10-5 from 1969/70 that I picked up as shown from a coworker for $300 probably 15 years ago.
