S&W Model 10

kylew

The firing pin on my model 10 is broken. Can you replace the pin or do you have to replace the hammer with a new one? Thanks...Ben

kylew

I recently picked up a Model 10. The serial number is 67,XXX and when the cylinder is swung open, the model number is not visible, only the serial number.

I do think it's a model 10, given the standard characteristics of the firearm. Also, this nickle plated and has a pinned barrel. My main curiosity is this: Why is there no model number when the cylinder is swung open and what would an approximate date of manufacture be.

kylew

Hey I'm moveing and I can't find my gun books anyone out there help me with a S&W model 10-5 38 spec serial C980xxx for about year year that it was made? the manual says warranty info April 15, 1955 but parts price list states effective March 15,1967 thank you Lee

kylew

Posted for a friend who's waiting on his registration here

I just picked up a used Model 10 and I am trying to figure out the vintage. Based on the info I have scrapped together so far, it might be a pre 1952 model, though that is based on some one telling me that the front sight was changed from a half-moon to a ramp style in 1952. Mine is a half moon.

The serial number is V 408xxx.

There is also a number right in front of the cylinder 58969.

kylew

What is the value of a S&W model 10-5 blue in 38 special with a 4 inch barrel. It was my Fathers gun and he almost never shot it. It is in 99% condition with the original box and papers.

Thanks,
Elbesta

kylew

Local store has one at $225 on consignment. Light wear, maybe 90% overall, he even looked it up for me in a book and said it was made in 77. Nice guy, I think I'll spring on it.

Is this gun safe with +p loads? Not that I'd regularly use them, just curious.

thanks

jon

kylew

I have a Model 10 in 38spl, on the back strap it is stamped CVA 65 and then a secondary 5 digit serial number. Now I know that CVA 65 is the designation / bow number for the Enterprise the first nuclear powered aircraft carrier (still in service) CVA was an older designation for a "attack carrier" I wonder if this arm was carried by a navy/marine pilot. I know that this was the side arm issued to pilots instead of the 1911. Does this marking sound familiar to any of you? FYI the Enterprise is set to be decommissioned as soon as the new Gerald R Ford has it's sea trials. The keel was laid for this new carrier in Dec, 09 in Newport News, VA

kylew

Anyone tell me the date of birth of my S&W Model 10 ser. # D533030 38 special. Any info is appreciated. Terrill

givette

Dunno. The 'CVA' designated carriers were first fielded in the Forrestal (CVA 59) back in 1954.

Enterprise was a CVA, with engineering gutted to accomodate Nuclear Power..and it's designation was officially CVA(N)65.

The Nimitz class is structurally, and dimensionally completely different, and carries the designation CVN.

So, about the CVA65 on the backstrap..I would try and get further documentation. Perhaps some Navy-type lifers reading this can direct you to a property list somewhere. Best, Joe

EDIT-added info..

If the sidearm were property of one of the squadrons (therefore worn by pilots)..it would have the squadron designation stamped onto it. Perhaps ships' Master At Arms equipment? Best I could do. Good luck! Joe

PS..since I failed in rendering a direct answer, I'll delete this post as the responses approach the ten post limit. (We're only allocated ten responses per query in this forum). Best again, Joe

badsbsnf81

For about 50 USD you can get it lettered by Roy Jinks at S&W

lcdrdanr

It is possible it was part of the armory of the Big E at one time although good luck finding records to prove it. Two Frigates that I was on stamped the small arms in the arms locker with designators i.e. FFG-6 1; FFG-6 2; etc. denoting a guided missile frigate number 6 (USS Julius A. Furer) piece number 1, piece number 2, etc.. We had no S&W's although it is true that the aviators had them, Helo pilots who deployed with us had their own weapons and did not use ships issue as I recall.

I do not recall ever seeing a black shoe sailor (surface sailor) carrying a revolver in an official capacity, all security, rovers, QD, etc carried 1911's. If you didn't carry a .45 you had either a Remington 870 or an M14 on every ship I was on.

Dan R

kylew

To Joe and Dan, Thank you for the feedback it is always very helpful. I do believe the arm was from the Big 'E' but in the end it does not matter. I found this model 10 in a local pawn shop and it is heart breaking to me to think some child of a warrior got rid of it. Oh what a story it could tell. On a related topic I never served but I want to thank the two of you for your service. Weather you came under fire or not makes no difference to me, you deserve my respect. My brother has been MIA for 42 years. He went missing on mothers day in 1968. Mothers day is always a little tough for my family. I have been a DOD contractor for 32 yrs. I spend time each week "on base" and I have high hopes that in some small way I get it and that maybe I have helped the cause a little. Thank you, Kyle

nmyers

I am unaware that US Property M10's were ever sold to the public.

Since you just bought it from a pawn shop, the odds are good that your local police would be willing to check it against the Treasury Dept list of stolen guns. Better to know now, rather than after the pawn shop is no longer in business.

Neal