Model 10 S&W 38 CTG blue steel revolver

[Deba]

I have my dads' Model 10 S&W 38 CTG blue steel revolver with Serial #C471xxx. I am interested in when it was manufactured and the value of it.
Made in USA
Marcas Registradas
Smith & Wesson
Springfield, Mass.
Other than the wear caused from the holster the overall condition is very good.

 

[PJSprog]

You might consider reposting this here.

 

[Haywood]

1960 from what I see.

 

[Barry the Bear]

Maybe post some pics, if your inexperienced in grading the revolvers , looks great can mean alot of things.

 

[Coyote3855]

I have several of my father's guns. The value cannot be stated in dollars. In your case, the Model 10 is a very common handgun that has been in production for many years. Even in excellent conditon with the original box and papers, one would probably sell for around $500. Post some pictures for better information.

 

[Driftwood Johnson]

Howdy

Check again what it says on the barrel. It should say 38 S&W SPECIAL CTG on the barrel. If it doesn't say 'SPECIAL' you have a revolver chambered for the 38 S&W cartridge, which is a different cartridge. (CTG is an abbreviation for cartridge, it is not the name of the gun). 38 S&W SPECIAL is the common 38 Special cartridge.



I concur your Dad's Model 10 was made in 1960. Open the cylinder and check what is stamped on the frame. By 1960 the Model 10-1 was being made. It will say MOD 10-1 if that is the case.

Impossible to fix a value without examining the gun for wear. Ustabe these sold for around $250 used. These days it seems they asking price seems to be around $450.

 

[Twiki357]

I agree with the 1960 date. And it should definitely be 38 S&W Special. I think it was J&G Sales a couple of months ago who had model 10-5 LEO turn-ins for $265/$299. But if it was your dads, there is no price worth selling it.

 

[PJSprog]

Good point, Twiki357. There are really two values for it; the value of the gun itself, and the value you place on it as a memento of your father.