stu1ritter
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A heavy barrel model 10 is a sweet balancing gun.
Stu
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First Revolver - How did I do?
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Zendude
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Good choice. You will not have any problems finding a fitted holster or aftermarket grips for this gun. If it ever needs any work, parts are plentiful and just about any gunsmith familiar with revolvers should know how to work on this model.
trigger45
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I agree with the other poster. Reload for that thing it has made a big difference in my hobby. That revolver will eat any thing.
jdavis123
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You did very well on your model 10. In fact, I have it's twin brother which was purchased for about the same price. Mine had considerably more wear than yours but the lock up, timing, and bore are in great shape. Model 10 cop guns make good shooters and most have smooth actions. You can leave it as is or apply a bit of elbow grease and make her look pretty. I chose the latter path.
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Gun Master
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Amen from the choir.
palmetto99
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My first revolver/S&W was a 10-6. An ex-LEO revolver. I paid $150 for mine about 1995. You got a good deal. Enjoy, most are great shooters.
hAkron
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From what I can read on the barrel, this 10-6 is "38 S&W Special". If by some small chance you are able to fit 357 magnum in the cylinder, it would not be advisable to shoot them out of this gun. 38 special only. You did good on that price. Model 10's are very nice guns!
Schwing
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You got a great deal and I, personally, wouldn't even consider changing those grips out. I love that slightly worn look. It takes years of carrying a gun in a loving fashion to develop character like that.
I have .357s but I love the tender nature that the .38s have on my trashed wrists so I shoot far more of them. It has already been said but, get reloading for .38 special. It changes your perspective at the range when you can reload a box of 50 for $4-$5.
I have .357s but I love the tender nature that the .38s have on my trashed wrists so I shoot far more of them. It has already been said but, get reloading for .38 special. It changes your perspective at the range when you can reload a box of 50 for $4-$5.
Driftwood Johnson
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Howdy
You did very well. In these parts, used to be you could pick up a used Model 10 for $200 - $250. Those days are long gone. Most I see these days the asking price is around $450 - $500. Yeah, you can find them cheaper at places like Bud's but you don't get to inspect the gun in person before buying. I NEVER buy a used gun I have not inspected personally.
The best I have ever done on a used Smith was this Model 10-5 made in 1968. I paid $125 for it about ten years ago. Like I say, those days are long gone.
Almost all Model 10s are chambered for the 38 Special cartridge. It should say 38 S&W Special CTG on the barrel. That is S&W speak for 38 Special. There was a run of several thousand Model 10s chambered for 357 Mag for the New York State Police in 1972, but they are pretty rare. They were the predecessor to the Model 13.
I do not believe those are factory stocks. They should have a S&W medallion on them if they were factory.
Not really. You got it for a pretty rock bottom price anyway. With a gun of that era and that condition, correct original grips or after market does not really affect the value. Somebody may try to tell you it is worth more because it has the original grips, but I would not buy a used gun from that guy. A Triple Lock with its original grips is one thing, not a run of the mill Model 10. You got a good, serviceable classic revolver. Put whatever grips you want on it and shoot it and enjoy it.
You did very well. In these parts, used to be you could pick up a used Model 10 for $200 - $250. Those days are long gone. Most I see these days the asking price is around $450 - $500. Yeah, you can find them cheaper at places like Bud's but you don't get to inspect the gun in person before buying. I NEVER buy a used gun I have not inspected personally.
The best I have ever done on a used Smith was this Model 10-5 made in 1968. I paid $125 for it about ten years ago. Like I say, those days are long gone.
Almost all Model 10s are chambered for the 38 Special cartridge. It should say 38 S&W Special CTG on the barrel. That is S&W speak for 38 Special. There was a run of several thousand Model 10s chambered for 357 Mag for the New York State Police in 1972, but they are pretty rare. They were the predecessor to the Model 13.
I do not believe those are factory stocks. They should have a S&W medallion on them if they were factory.
Not really. You got it for a pretty rock bottom price anyway. With a gun of that era and that condition, correct original grips or after market does not really affect the value. Somebody may try to tell you it is worth more because it has the original grips, but I would not buy a used gun from that guy. A Triple Lock with its original grips is one thing, not a run of the mill Model 10. You got a good, serviceable classic revolver. Put whatever grips you want on it and shoot it and enjoy it.
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Dframe
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It's almost impossible to beat a K frame in 36 calibre. Congratulations on a gun you can shoot forever. The only thing I would change is to get a set of Ahrends for it.
Twmaster
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You did well. If you ever tire of that Smith I'll be happy to give you all your money back! 
leadcounsel
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You did well given that it shoots so well. I love the character of old guns.
It is shocking what people waste money on when they could buy a beautiful old gun like this for a meager $200. There are a lot of neglected old gems out there in the sub-$300 range if you care to look and love steel and wood.
Right now you can get a Star Super B for $230 from AimSurplus. A heck of a bargain for a modern-ish 9mm that feels really similar to a 1911.
It is shocking what people waste money on when they could buy a beautiful old gun like this for a meager $200. There are a lot of neglected old gems out there in the sub-$300 range if you care to look and love steel and wood.
Right now you can get a Star Super B for $230 from AimSurplus. A heck of a bargain for a modern-ish 9mm that feels really similar to a 1911.
That is a gun that your grandkids can enjoy even after you are gone. It's a classic and was produced at the peak of S&W revolver development.
The optional Target grips have been modified to enable the use of speed loaders. I'll bet half the cops in America had a gun just like that with the same grips and modifications at one time.
I'll bet you dollars to donuts that gun has ridden a lot of miles in some old cops holster. It can probably tell some pretty good stories.
Kinda like this old Model 58 with 13 years and a nearly million miles ridin' in a duty holster.
You've got a winner there.
Enjoy it.
The optional Target grips have been modified to enable the use of speed loaders. I'll bet half the cops in America had a gun just like that with the same grips and modifications at one time.
I'll bet you dollars to donuts that gun has ridden a lot of miles in some old cops holster. It can probably tell some pretty good stories.
Kinda like this old Model 58 with 13 years and a nearly million miles ridin' in a duty holster.
You've got a winner there.
Enjoy it.
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You guys will probably be stunned to hear that they also had a blued j frame in similar condition for the same price. The k frame was more what i wanted. I'm considering checking to see if they still have it but I'm pretty sure it went quick.
Saddlebag Preacher
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My uncle carried one throughout all the 1970's as a patrolman. Then I carried it for a while after he got a Colt Trooper MkIII.
Those Model 10 heavy barrels are tanks and very easy to carry.
Those Model 10 heavy barrels are tanks and very easy to carry.
FLNT4EVR
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you did great wish it was me
onelastshot
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Congrats on making an intelligent decision. There are dozens and dozens of options in the used firearm market; you purchased a good name brand firearm that should provide years of enjoyment.
You don't need new to own quality.
You don't need new to own quality.
As for the price, thats a real good deal. I saw the stainless version, the model 64, for the same price about a year ago and snatched it up without hesitation. That gives me a 10 and a 64, but if I saw another for $200 It would be mine. They are smooth shooters.
TimSr
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You can't go wrong with a proven classic at a bargain basement price! If you decide you want something else later, you'll easily get your money back and then some. Trying other grips will not harm the value as you simply just keep the originals, and put them back on when you go to sell it. Even that's a longshot, as once guns are owned and shot, they are rarely sold.
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