LSB#: 120605CB03
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: Model 10 - 5
Serial Number: C810572
Year of Manufacture: 1966
Caliber: .38 Special
Action Type: Single Action and Double Action Swing Out Cylinder Revolver
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “SMITH & WESSON”. The yoke cut is marked “MOD. / 10 – 5”. The yoke is marked “67900 / P”. The face of the cylinder is marked with an “N” and “537” under the extractor star. The bottom of the square butt frame is marked “C810572”. On the right side there is a large S&W logo on the 3 screw sideplate. The right side of the frame has the four line “Marcas Registradas” address. The right side of the barrel is marked “.38 S. & W. SPL.”.
Barrel Length: 2”
Sights / Optics: The revolver is mounted with a serrated ramp 1/8” fixed sight. There is a square notch rear sight milled into the top strap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are checkered walnut Magna style with silver colored S&W medallions. There are no chips in the grips but there is a small crack on the top of the left panel at the back. There are several damaged diamonds at the bottom of the checkering on the right grip panel. There are some very small compression marks. The grips rate in about Fine to Excellent overall condition. The inside of the right grip is stamped "810572".
Type of Finish: Nickel
Finish Originality: All Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is shallow. There is possible fouling at the forcing cone. There is no erosion and the muzzle crown is good.
Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 95% of its metal finish. The cylinder has light drag marks and the nickel is not as bright on the grip frame. There are some marks in the finish along the grip frame backstrap. There are some abrasions on the left side of the frame at the top of the trigger guard and around the cylinder stop. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. The hammer and trigger are case colored. Overall, this revolver rates in about Fine - Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly both single action and double action. The hammer and trigger are both .265” wide, with the hammer being checkered and the trigger being serrated. The barrel is pinned and tapered. We have not fired this revolver.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The S&W Model 10 with a 2” barrel is a 6 shot snub nosed revolver. This example has the square butt grip frame and is heavy enough to be very controllable in its .38 special chambering. It would make a good carry gun for those not wanting to settle for the five shot capacity of the typical snub nose revolver. Being finished in nickel it’s more rust resistant than a blue revolver. Made in 1966, this was the type of revolver carried by serious city detectives. It is still serious today.
CA Legal or CA Private Party Transferable: This revolver is not on the California “roster of certified for sale handguns”, and can only be transferred to a California resident as a private party transaction (PPT) at our shop in Simi Valley. This does not apply to out of state buyers.
Shipping:
USPS Insured shipping will cost $20.
Your item will be shipped within 1 week of receipt of good funds, usually the next day. You will receive an automatic notification with a tracking number upon shipment, to let you know that we have received funds. If you are in Southern California, you are welcome to pick your item up and complete the transfer at our shop in Simi Valley (M-F, 8-5).
This gun can only be shipped to an FFL, and it will be shipped from an FFL. It is your responsibility to ensure that the gun is legal to own and receive in your area. If you would like to be notified when we receive your payment, please obtain a tracking number from your carrier. We receive about 40 checks a day and do not have the staff required to email everyone when we receive checks.
Payment:
Full payment on non-layaway items is required within 14 days. We accept Cashiers Checks, Money Orders, Cash and Personal Checks. No Credit Cards or electronic payments are accepted. To help us properly apply your payment, please indicate what item you have purchased when payment and/or FFL are sent. If you would like to be notified when we receive your payment, please obtain a tracking number from your carrier. We receive about 40 checks a day and do not have the staff required to email everyone when we receive checks.
CA Sales tax applies to CA buyers (7.25%).
Layaways are offered on all items, requiring a 20% non refundable down payment within 7 days of the auction’s close and the balance within 60 days. We do not require prior notice to place an item on the layaway. No returns are accepted on layaway items and the item will be considered abandoned after 60 days.
Successful Bidder Instructions:
You will be invoiced by the morning following the sale. This invoice will include totals for the sale and all instructions.
If you win an item and are not willing or able to complete the sale, you will be liable for 5% of the sale price.
Returns (less shipping) are accepted within 3 days of when the item is delivered with signature confirmation. Returns are very costly for both the buyer and for us, so please ask all of your questions before bidding and please be sure you can legally purchase this item.
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No gun should be fired without being examined by a competent gunsmith.
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