S&W Model 10 .38 Special *W/ PICS* UPDATE
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S&W Model 10 .38 Special *W/ PICS* UPDATE
Just picked up this six-gun yesterday. It has a bit of holster ware, a few scuffs, and it's far from screen accurate, but for $225 I don't really care. It has a tight lockup, no pitting in the barrel, no dings on the end, and everything on it seems to function correctly. (now all I need is a raiders holster)
Let me know what you guys think.
-GC
Let me know what you guys think.
-GC
Last edited by Kaplan on Fri May 04, 2007 3:08 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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Ok, this is pure irony... I was at my local gunshop today getting reloading supplies and gawking, and lo and behold, I saw this same style gun sitting in the used counter. .38 special revlover but the only difference was the one here had no checker grip and sharper corners. I wish I could have bought it, but I can't afford any impulse purchases these days. Yours is a very nice one, if you shoot it, shoot it once for me please.
Allen
Allen
you got it palIndy1939 wrote:Ok, this is pure irony... I was at my local gunshop today getting reloading supplies and gawking, and lo and behold, I saw this same style gun sitting in the used counter. .38 special revlover but the only difference was the one here had no checker grip and sharper corners. I wish I could have bought it, but I can't afford any impulse purchases these days. Yours is a very nice one, if you shoot it, shoot it once for me please.
Allen
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Thanks for the great comments guys!
I went to the local gun store here in southern NM and talked to the gunsmith there. He knew all about S&W's and carried one as his preferred c&c. So, I gave it to him, and he did some basic maintenance on it (tighten lockup, adjust timing, etc.) And of course swapping the barrel, which I couldn't be happier about...All for a reasonable price.
I went to the local gun store here in southern NM and talked to the gunsmith there. He knew all about S&W's and carried one as his preferred c&c. So, I gave it to him, and he did some basic maintenance on it (tighten lockup, adjust timing, etc.) And of course swapping the barrel, which I couldn't be happier about...All for a reasonable price.
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Kaplan: A distressed goat - naturally? Or did you use elbow grease? If it's natural, I think you've made history, if not that's a very natural looking job. Either way, way to go!
Rook: Smith revolvers are great guns. Classic lines, tough, and reliable. I have three, including a model 10 that was once carried by a cop. That one is my favorite.
Chewie[/b]
Rook: Smith revolvers are great guns. Classic lines, tough, and reliable. I have three, including a model 10 that was once carried by a cop. That one is my favorite.
Chewie[/b]
Chewy, that's elbow grease you see there. I just wanted it to look natural. I sanded edges and scuffed it up with a pocket knife. Then I applied brown Kiwi shoe polish to the sanded parts so that it looked worn and not sanded.
I'm really happy with the result. Maybe I should do another before and after post.
I'm really happy with the result. Maybe I should do another before and after post.