S&W Model 10-7 DOB Request:

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ChicagoGun

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I am happy to be a new member of this firearm forum. This platform seems to be interesting and filled with a lot of exciting information, news and ideas. Coincidently, I just purchased a mint condition S&W Model 10-7 revolver in mint condition from a dealer off the internet for $220. I believe I recieved a good deal in the process. I would sincerely appreciate if anyone could help me determine the manufacture date on my new toy. It is a Bangar Punta, pinned barrel, 4" blued Model 10-7 S&W. The serial number is: 8D374**. I would highly appreciate the time and effort in this matter as I try to attempt to ascertain, for my records, the date of birth on the newest addition to my "family". Thank you very much.
 
Dino: Thanks for the DOB information on my S&W Model 10-7. I appreciate the help very much. Like my post states, my S&W has a 4" barrel. It's a standard Model 10, but I like the fact that it is older, in virtully mint condition and maintains a pinned barrel. Again, thank you for dating my Smith. ChicagoGun.
 
Sounds great!

Welcome to TFL, ChicagoGun.

With you saying your 10-7 is in mint condition and specifying that it is a Bangor Puta piece, you must have the factory box, as well. My recent tours around pawnshops and gun stores indicate that even a rather ordinary specimen brings over $150 nowadays. I think you got an exceptional deal.

Best,
Johnny
 
Model 10

Congrats on your purchase. The Model 10's and pre Model 10's are out there, just keep on looking for deals. I bought my 1905-4th change made in 1954 for $120 out the door a month ago. Old NYC PD gun, even had the old Smith rubber T grip with the Magna stocks. Nice old guns. Cheap to collect and great shooters. Enjoy.
 
Oops, Sorry.

Didn't read your original post thoroughly. :eek: I still have my 10-6 4" service gun that I bought in '74 for $65. :D

We used to complain that these guns weren't powerful enough for police work but I think it was really they were too "plain". No target sights, not enough panache! It served me well though I think if I were working today I'd opt for a Model 13/65 4" for serious street work. Since most shooting is done for practice the gun would see mostly .38s anyway.
 
Good points, dinosaur.

We used to complain that these guns weren't powerful enough for police work but I think it was really they were too "plain". No target sights, not enough panache!
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How things change over the years! I remember 1967, in my first days as a young deputy sheriff, looking down my nose at those who carried the plain old M&P and Colt Official Police .38s. In my condescending mind, I thought, "Well, they are just uninformed and don't really CARE about shooting." But it was amazing to me that some of those "old fashioned" guys were real good shots, and had some pretty good ideas about gunfighting tactics.

When I went to work, I had a pre-Model 28 Highway Patrolman and lusted after a Model 19. We weren't allowed auto pistols for duty use, of course.

A year of so later, as part of a trade, I ended up with an as new in box Model 10 heavy barrel, and, in spite of myself, was utterly charmed. It was smooth and sleek and accurate. By that time, I had my M19, and was seized with the thought: "Hey, what if I could get another M19 cylinder, and fit it into this other gun?" Hummm - - trim the rear of the barrel, cut in a new forcing cone . . . . I discussed this with my gunsmith pal and he offered to just run a .357 chamber reamer into the M10 cylinder. I was uneasy about that idea, though.

It was such a logical idea, I didn't even worry that S&W had stolen "MY" design idea and brought out the Model 13. :D

Best,
Johnny
 
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