November 8, 201313 yr OK expert advice time. I don't know much about Smiths and the gun in question is being held until tomorrow:Stopped by Efinger today and spotted a 4" model 10 (same as the picture below, but better shape). -Bluing was reaaly good (3/4" light scratch just behind/above the trigger guard) -No rust, pitting, or hoslter wear at all -Lock up was tight -Timing right on -Wood about 97% -Hammer mounted firing pin -Single action very clean break -Double action a little stiff, but smooth. Not gritty at all -Bore looked clean -Trigger and hammer looked like they could use a good cleaning -Serial # makes it 1972-73 production $260 OTD Would you?
November 8, 201313 yr Model 10s are awesome. $260 for everything seems like a good price. I'd totally go for it. I have one that's in a bit worse shape, but it shoots great.
November 8, 201313 yr Thats quite the deal for a heavy barrel model 10. Go buy it before someone here beats you to it.
November 8, 201313 yr Author Thanks guys. I'm going to go for it.That's one more off the list! Pics tomorrow.
November 8, 201313 yr 4 inch with round butt; kind of rare. Probably a special factory run for a department. Jump on it!
November 8, 201313 yr Get it. I never really wanted a revolver until my wife got her model 10. She got it used and paid about $100 more.
November 8, 201313 yr I have my fathers model 10 that he carried during his career as a Jersey City cop. It's one of my favorite guns. Your going to love it.
November 8, 201313 yr Good price for a nice 10. Everyone needs at least one. My old PD Model 10 became my wifes favorite gun.
November 8, 201313 yr I have a 1977 in excellent shape just like in the pic above. Double action is a little heavy, but it's a great shooter. The grip is on the smaller side. I say go for it.
November 8, 201313 yr Late to the party, but as described a good deal. Hope that you got it. Adios, Pizza Bob
November 8, 201313 yr Author What happened? Late to the party, but as described a good deal. Hope that you got it. Adios, Pizza Bob They're holding it in the back for me until tonight. I'm heading over there right after work to pick it up.
November 8, 201313 yr Author Well I went back tonight and it turns out I was wrong. Square butt, not round. Of course I bought it anyway. Pics to follow...
November 9, 201313 yr Well I went back tonight and it turns out I was wrong. Square butt, not round. Of course I bought it anyway. Pics to follow... Personally, I prefer the square butt with the 4" barrel. About the stiff DA, take off the sideplate and take a look at the grease. It may have hardened up a bit after 40 years if original and the plate has never been off.
November 9, 201313 yr Put a set of K-frame rubber Hogues on it and it won't matter what butt configuration it is. It was a great buy.
November 9, 201313 yr Author Personally, I prefer the square butt with the 4" barrel. About the stiff DA, take off the sideplate and take a look at the grease. It may have hardened up a bit after 40 years if original and the plate has never been off. Put a set of K-frame rubber Hogues on it and it won't matter what butt configuration it is. It was a great buy. Thanks guys.
November 9, 201313 yr Don't use grease to lube the innards of revolver. Flush out the guts with Gunscrubber, let dry, then lube with Break Free or something similar.
November 9, 201313 yr Author I'm a frog luber, myself. It's getting the full take down, detail cleaning and minty lube tonight.
November 9, 201313 yr If you take the side plate off, flush it with Gunscrubber, and everything looks okay there's no need to tale it completely apart. Just lube put the sideplate back on.
November 9, 201313 yr Author If you take the side plate off, flush it with Gunscrubber, and everything looks okay there's no need to tale it completely apart. Just lube put the sideplate back on. 10-4.
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