S&W Model 10 hammer and value question?

[30-06]

I was offered a used police trade in Model 10 heavy barrel for $100. I put a box of 50 rounds through it. Timing is good; it functions smoothly in both single and double action and is accurate. It shows holster wear but I'd say still has 90% bluing. There's no rust and it also has a set of Pachmayr, finger groove grips.

The only real flaw I can find is the thumb piece of the hammer is very slightly bent to the side. I'm planning on keeping the gun if I buy it so I'm not worried about resale. Should the hammer be a deal breaker? The seller won't let it go for less. Thanks.

 

[788Ham]

No, I wouldn't let the hammer be a deal breaker, get on Brownell's website and see if they have a replacement hammer. Might check Numrich also, for that price, grab it.

 

[Brian Williams]

100 dollars and you are complaining about a little bend in the hammer...

 

[30-06]

Model 10 hammer

Thanks, checked Brownell's and Gun Parts Inc. They sell a "hammer assembly" for 50-60 bucks. You're right that's a good price. I'm going to buy it and leave it as is as long as it works.

 

[aHFo3]

Check gunbroker.com and search K frame hammer...there are serveral for less than $40

 

[SaxonPig]

That's a steal. Gun fell out the cop's holster and landed on the hammer. A smith could probably tweak it back for $20 or so.

 

[dprice3844444]

ain't broke don't fix it.you will also now have to have new hammer properly fitted by a gun smith.

 

[Black Knight]

You could do what some have done in the past, just cut the hammer spur off and smooth it out. That would give it the bobbed hammer look.

 

[cyclopsshooter]

be careful about brownelles- smith made a change in 1997 and brownelles may only carry the newer style- open the cylinder and find out what variant it is 10-?

 

[mmitch]

There exists a hammer called, I believe, "cock-eyed" that is a desirable option in some collecting circles. It is however archaic and I've never seen one on a Smith revolver later than the '50's.

Mike