C Cartwright 10-5

Mark_Mark · Dec 30, 2023

I finally got the 1962 C. Cartwright 10-5 in my hands. Just like all my old Colt & Smith! amazing and gave me the tingles

Beautiful Bright Blue, elegant taper barrels with a nice 6 inch look. Very Elegant and I can’t wait for a range report

paid $550! and will be looking for more

ECVMatt · Dec 30, 2023

I can't wait to hear how it shoots! That is one fine looking six-shooter you have.

ontarget · Dec 30, 2023

Very nice pick up indeed.

1KPerDay · Dec 30, 2023

That off-center appellation would drive me batty. Looks good on YOU though

You said in the too many guns thread that your recent purchases didn’t give you the tingles. Here you say it did. So which is it, good sir? Tingles or no tingles?

dh1633pm · Dec 30, 2023

What is the significance of the C. Cartwright name? Not that I don’t know. But our other members might want more info? Looks great by the way.

Mark_Mark · Dec 30, 2023

1KPerDay said:
That off-center appellation would drive me batty. Looks good on YOU though

You said in the too many guns thread that your recent purchases didn’t give you the tingles. Here you say it did. So which is it, good sir? Tingles or no tingles?

this one does! but the Night Hawk & Roberts Defense 1911’s . didn't do anything for me and cost 5x

Lesson is: gun gotta have character to buy from now on

Mark_Mark · Dec 30, 2023

dh1633pm said:
What is the significance of the C. Cartwright name? Not that I don’t know. But our other members might want more info? Looks great by the way.

I don’t know??? what I read about the 10-5 was it was used as a police gun mainly. I don’t know how many hands it has gone thur or not, So we are making up C. Cartwright’s story as we go alone.

Definitely a Private Detective ! who didn’t like the M36 or Colt DS! from the lack of rust, probably from New Mexico

what say you?

UncleEd · Dec 30, 2023

Is the right panel of the stocks numbered to the
serial number of the gun; then they are original
to the gun. Imprinted on back side of stock.

Mark_Mark · Dec 30, 2023

UncleEd said:
Is the right panel of the stocks numbered to the
serial number of the gun; then they are original
to the gun. Imprinted on back side of stock.

can you explain that a bit?

UncleEd · Dec 30, 2023

Magna stocks back then were fitted to the individual gun
because of variances in the back strap. The imprinted
number in the right panel should correspond to the
serial number. Such a feature adds to the value. Those
diamond stocks also are an added value with or
without a corresponding serial number.

sevt_chevelle · Dec 30, 2023

Mark_Mark said:
this one does! but the Night Hawk & Roberts Defense 1911’s . didn't do anything for me and cost 5x

So why hang on to them?

Walkalong · Dec 30, 2023

Mark_Mark said:
paid $550! and will be looking for more

Great price, I'd have jumped on that as well. Nice!

Mark_Mark · Dec 30, 2023

sevt_chevelle said:
So why hang on to them?

add to the “Show off collection”

just to say, Done that Did that

I’ll do a range report soon

Mark_Mark · Dec 30, 2023

UncleEd said:
Magna stocks back then were fitted to the individual gun
because of variances in the back strap. The imprinted
number in the right panel should correspond to the
serial number. Such a feature adds to the value. Those
diamond stocks also are an added value with or
without a corresponding serial number.

Just a question but… Are you the Uncle Ed that the Smith & Western Standard book likes to refer to?

Mark_Mark · Dec 30, 2023

Took the grip off and that is one crusty grip! screw! Yes, the number matches! What a wonderful GUN!

UncleEd · Dec 30, 2023

Mark_Mark said:
Just a question but… Are you the Uncle Ed that the Smith & Western Standard book likes to refer to?

Nope. Never aware that the Catalog referred to an Uncle Ed. What page or reference was it?

Mark_Mark · Dec 30, 2023

UncleEd said:
Nope. Never aware that the Catalog referred to an Uncle Ed. What page or reference was it?

Page 203

dh1633pm · Dec 30, 2023

Mark_Mark said:
I don’t know??? what I read about the 10-5 was it was used as a police gun mainly. I don’t know how many hands it has gone thur or not, So we are making up C. Cartwright’s story as we go alone.

Definitely a Private Detective ! who didn’t like the M36 or Colt DS! from the lack of rust, probably from New Mexico

what say you?

‘I just thought some special iteration that I was sorely ignorant about. Of which there are more than likely many. Nice pick up.

Mark_Mark · Dec 30, 2023

dh1633pm said:
‘I just thought some special iteration that I was sorely ignorant about. Of which there are more than likely many. Nice pick up.

I got a thing for names on old guns. I don’t see why we don’t do this today. My thoughts, gun were EXPENSIVE back in the days, and you were proud if what you had. They didn’t care about collectors value like we today. Just Tools

1KPerDay · Dec 31, 2023

Mark_Mark said:
this one does! but the Night Hawk & Roberts Defense 1911’s . didn't do anything for me and cost 5x

Then why'd you buy them??

sevt_chevelle · Dec 31, 2023

Mark_Mark said:
add to the “Show off collection”

just to say, Done that Did that

I’ll do a range report soon

That's a lot of coin just for a show off collection.
I guess I don't see the point in owning stuff you don't like.
Me, I've bought several guns that I didn't really care for, they got sold and turned into something that I like.

Mark_Mark · Dec 31, 2023

sevt_chevelle said:
That's a lot of coin just for a show off collection.
I guess I don't see the point in owning stuff you don't like.
Me, I've bought several guns that I didn't really care for, they got sold and turned into something that I like.

I have not shot them yet, but it’s just a tuned 1911. Nothing special yet

Mark_Mark · Dec 31, 2023

1KPerDay said:
Then why'd you buy them??

Because I don’t have any tuned single stack 1911. and to show off at the bbq

Reinz · Dec 31, 2023

Mark_Mark said:
I have not shot them yet, but it’s just a tuned 1911. Nothing special yet

Well I hope your experience will mirror mine.

29 years ago I thought nothing could ever out shoot my Colt Gold Cup.

Then after shooting my Wilson Combat for the very first time, I have not shot the Colt since.

Yes, their is a huge difference.

Old Dog · Dec 31, 2023

Old Smiths, like old Colts, tend to grow on you. I didn't used to like barrels over 5" on .38 SPL or lesser caliber revolvers but in the past few years I've grown to appreciate the 6" barrels. I'm hoping my heirs will sell off all my polymer-framed striker pistols and hang on to all my old revolvers. $550 seems like a great price these days for a nice old S&W .38.

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