New post with model 10 pics
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rcmodel
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Well, it is not a Model 10 or it would not have adjustable sights.
Looks like a Model 15 Combat Masterpiece if it says .38 S&W Special CTG of the right side of the barrel.
If it says .357 S&W Magnum CTG, it is a Model 19 Combat Magnum.
Try for a complete serial number again.
It should have a letter prefix, most likely a K, in front of the number on the bottom of the butt.
rc.
Looks like a Model 15 Combat Masterpiece if it says .38 S&W Special CTG of the right side of the barrel.
If it says .357 S&W Magnum CTG, it is a Model 19 Combat Magnum.
Try for a complete serial number again.
It should have a letter prefix, most likely a K, in front of the number on the bottom of the butt.
rc.
Hondo 60
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DC - check your other thread.
I posted a pic of a Model 10.
Note that a Model 10 does NOT have adjustable sights.
I posted a pic of a Model 10.
Note that a Model 10 does NOT have adjustable sights.
MikeJackmin
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If you can email photos, I'll post them for you.
W.E.G.
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You sure that's not a Spanish copy?
That funky finish and the odd curvature of the hammer spur doesn't look correct Smith and Wesson to me.
That funky finish and the odd curvature of the hammer spur doesn't look correct Smith and Wesson to me.
OptimusPrime
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And take a look at the number on the yoke, the arm that the cylinder rotates on. That will tell you as well.
DC Plumber
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I took the gun to a friend of mine who as an eye for detail. I never saw it, but in the above photo, you can see K81460 on the rear of the cylinder. It also does have 38 S&W Special CTG on the right side f the barrel.
Upon further inspection we discovered that there had once been a hole in the bottom of the barrel about one inch from end, which has since been filled, welded and filed. Very crude. So we have determined that due to that and the excessive endshake and cylinder "wobble" that it isn't safe to shoot. So, this will only get practice snap caps and dry firing. That along with learning safe gun handling, I will be satisfied. For the price I'm not too worried about the fact that it will never b fired. He's still happy to have his own S&W. when it comes time to fire the real thing, he"ll be much more prepared.
Thank you everyone for your I input. It would have been nice to be able to shoot it, but oh we'll.
So with the above serial number, anyone have a firm manufacture date?
Upon further inspection we discovered that there had once been a hole in the bottom of the barrel about one inch from end, which has since been filled, welded and filed. Very crude. So we have determined that due to that and the excessive endshake and cylinder "wobble" that it isn't safe to shoot. So, this will only get practice snap caps and dry firing. That along with learning safe gun handling, I will be satisfied. For the price I'm not too worried about the fact that it will never b fired. He's still happy to have his own S&W. when it comes time to fire the real thing, he"ll be much more prepared.
Thank you everyone for your I input. It would have been nice to be able to shoot it, but oh we'll.
So with the above serial number, anyone have a firm manufacture date?
DC Plumber
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Mikrjackmin,
Pm me an email and I'll send over a couple more pics.
Thanks,
Pm me an email and I'll send over a couple more pics.
Thanks,
BCRider
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I would not be so quick to give up on shooting it.
Endshake in the cylinder can be dealt with using a repair pack of shims intended to cure endshake. Once that is dealt with you can inspect the cylinder to forcing cone line up using a suitable slug on the end of a cleaning rod.
Endshake in the cylinder can be dealt with using a repair pack of shims intended to cure endshake. Once that is dealt with you can inspect the cylinder to forcing cone line up using a suitable slug on the end of a cleaning rod.
Radagast
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Shipped in 1950, its an early .38 Combat Masterpiece, the Pre-Model 15.
Driftwood Johnson
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Howdy
That hammer style is often known as the Speed Hammer. Sometimes called the Sculpted Hammer. Sometimes known as the Fish Hook hammer. Introduced sometime in the late 1940s or early 1950s, I'm not quite sure exactly when, but I can probably find out. It was the first hammer that S&W used with the new Short Action. Here is what one looks like from the side. A hammer like that would be consistent with a gun shipped in 1950.
Later they changed to the current hammer profile.
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More Photos Of The Gun In Question
DC Plumber
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Mikejackmin posted the above photos for me. Thank you very much!
And, thank you to everyone for all of your contributions.
My son and I are both quite pleased with our acquisition.
And, thank you to everyone for all of your contributions.
My son and I are both quite pleased with our acquisition.
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