S&W M10 Club

[centurion94]

This might be a good time to ask a question which has bugged me for years... I have two of these, both came with the small stock grips, which are way too small for my hands. One of mine now wears the oversized target grips common in LE when I started in the late 70's, which were usually attached to Mod 19's. One of my partners, a female, carried a 4" Mod. 14 and I'm almost certain that the grips were somewhere between the small square-butt grips and the target ones in size. Am I mis-remembering this, or do these medium sized wood grips actually exist? And if so, what are they called?

Thanks to all for settling this for me. Merry Christmas!

don

 

[dev_null]

Looks like there are some ex-police M10's showing up on Gunsamerica and elsewhere recently.

I'd buy one myself if I was working right now.

 

[rikman]

My Model 10 family keeps growing! )

My new Model 10-11

 

[Old Fuff]

Reggie Houser:

I was moving some boxes out of a closet storage and ran across a gun I forgot I owned. I packed it away almost 15 years ago. It's a Smith & Wesson model 10-7. If anyone could help me date this gun, I would appreciate it. The serial number (stamped on the butt of the grip) is 5D86470. It has the original flat wooden S&W grips. It is in near mint condition. I bought it used MANY years ago. I've searched around and cannot seem to get a lock on it's age (I think the late 60's early 70's) or it's current value. If you can help...THANKS in advance.

Made in 1979. Barrel length can affect value, as shooters prefer 2 and 4 inch lengths. Going prices in where you live is also a factor. But on average I'd say $350, give or take $50.00, unless there is something unusual about it.

 

[Driftwood Johnson]

Howdy

The only 'real' Model 10 I own is the gun at the bottom of this photo. A Model 10-5. Made about 1965 I believe, I will have to check to make sure. This gun was the best deal I ever made on a Smith. I bought it about ten years ago. The price was $125. I had not bought a pistol in a long time, so I did not know what a good deal it was. The dealer got angry when I asked him if he could do any better. So I apologized and bought it on the spot. The interesting thing about this gun is that it has the numbers '54' stamped on the frame just below the cylinder, visible in the photo. I have often assumed this was a police armorer's stamp, stamped their for identification in his inventory. The gun at the top of the photo is a 5 Screw M&P with the same 4" barrel length, made about 1948.




Although I only have one Model 10, I have a bunch of 'pre-model 10s'. This one is the oldest, shipped July of 1908.





The bottom gun in this photo is a Target Version of the M&P. Pictured above it is my 5 Screw K-38, the successor to the Target Version of the M&P.




I have sworn off buying any more K frames until I find a 5" M&P with a round grip. I did buy this snubbie last year though, because it is different.

 

[Mike1957]

10-5 from 1973

 

[dscampbell]

I carried model 10 HB 4" as a duty gun back in the day. But I am returning to the fold on Tuesday when I buy a used 3" model 10.

 

[ACP]

Just joined "the club" today.

A Model 10-7, appears unfired.

No box or papers, but I paid all of $175 for it.

Is that crazy or what??

 

[Frank V]

ACP
Welcome to the mod. 10 club. Looks like it's a pretty big club.
Wow $175, I'd say you got a pretty good deal.
Congratulations.
Frank

 

[skidder]

I saw one at the pawn shop today for $350 (good condition). Is that a fair price?

 

[Old Fuff]

Is that a fair price?

I depends on exactly what it is, and what condition it's in.

Were you to ask, "I saw a used Ford pick-up truck at my local used car dealer's lot. They want ($whatever), is it worth it?" you might get a whole lot of different answers, and they might all be wrong.

Asking prices for used Smith & Wesson .38 Military & Police revolvers (known as Model 10's after 1957) have been going up, and I expect the trend to continue. But with certain exceptions they are not uncommon, as they were the most popular revolver the company ever made, and they made literally millions of them.

Lacking more specific information I'd say the asking price ($350) is high, or at least at the high end of the current market. But depending on the condition and exactly what it is and when it was made could substantially change my opinion, both up or down.

 

[Byron]

Just got a NIB Model 10-5,6" tapered barrel for $150.It is very accurate. Byron

 

[skidder]

Thanks Fuff,

I did ask a few questions at the pawn shop, but the guy didn't know the answers. I could not see the s/n, but I did notice it had the round barrel (no flat spots on top), firing pin on hammer, and no screw located at the top of the plate like my k22. The gun looked to be in about 85%. Not sure if that helps, but I would assume the price is a little on the high side.

 

[rromeo]

I bought mine at a pawn shop. They were asking $250, I paid $250 out the door. Yeah, that wasn't a super negotiation, but it was something.
Without seeing it, I'd say $350 is a bit too high. They probably paid $150 for it, so offer $250.

 

[dscampbell]

Ok I did the PPT and now the 10 day wait starts. Theny model 10 comes home


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[Taroman]

Count me in. My first "real" Model 10. An Ex-Aussie 3" 10-5:

Locks up tight as a tick, but dinged all over. I guess they aussie cops just threw their revolvers, like boomerangs.

This one joins my 1947 M&P. sort of a Model 10:

 

[Frank V]

Sure a bunch of nice revolvers.
Guess the Model 10 is still alive & kicking.
Frank

 

[dscampbell]

I got my model 10-5 3" out of jail. I plan to take the pachmayr grips off and put the original stocks back on. They number to the gun. I also plan to add a grip adapter. I need to clean up the stocks as they are in serious need of TLC. Also there are several rust spots. What is a good way to clean up the rust spots and the bluing.

 

[Taroman]

Did a "Double" Last Week - 2 more -5s

 

[flightsimmer]

I thought I had a model 10 but---------

Now I'm beginning to wonder?
It's a standard 4" 38 S&W Special CTG (38 Special) barrel, blued and the number under the crane is 19163-7 and the serial number on the butt is C 3472XX. What have I got? When was it made? I guessed it to be worth about $225-$250 or so. I'm not going to sell it, just curious.


10mm, when you care enough to send the very best.

 

[flightsimmer]

So, it's a pre-model 10, 38 Miitary&Police 1955-56. Well, it's a good one, even if it is 55-56 years old.

10mm, when you care enough to send the very best.

 

[Frank V]

Wow more nice modle 10s.
How about the early Victory model, it's a K frame & might be one of the first pre model 10s? I've only seen a few of them.
Frank

 

[fausto]

This specific thread made me buy my second revolver, a S&W Military & Police Victory model S.No. V4784xx, Radagast in the DOB thread dated it to 1943 (late 42 to early 44).
This is how it looked when I bought it:

This is how it looks like now with Pachmayr rubber grips on:

I went shooting this morning and I'm absolutely pleased with this old lady. I shot some 50 rounds mostly DA at 10 meters (30ft) and 20 rounds SA at 25 meters (75ft). Both DA and SA amazingly smooth (better than my 66-3) and overall very accurate. Few months ago I would have never considered anything with fixed sights and a tapered barrel.
Thanks THR and thanks to the OP of this thread!

 

[dscampbell]

My model 10-5 3" with BK. grip adapter. It balances so well in my hand

 

[sgtstryker]

These are great pistols. I found a 10-5 last year and bought it. Now I've found a 10-6 Heavy barrel that I'm saving towards, both are 4 inchers. This whole thing has me looking at revolvers again. I've yet to talk to anyone that has anything bad to say about the Model 10. The .357's are one thing but the .38 is so much fun to shoot.