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[[Image:S&WModel10SnubEarly.jpg|thumb|400px|right|Smith & Wesson Model 10 snub nose revolver - .38 Special. Early Model]] | [[Image:S&WModel10SnubEarly.jpg|thumb|400px|right|Smith & Wesson Model 10 snub nose revolver - .38 Special. Early Model]] | ||
[[Image:S&WModel10Snub.jpg|thumb|400px|right|Smith & Wesson Model 10 snub nose revolver - .38 Special. Same frame, but with smaller grips and 2 inch barrel.]] | [[Image:S&WModel10Snub.jpg|thumb|400px|right|Smith & Wesson Model 10 snub nose revolver - .38 Special. Same frame, but with smaller grips and 2 inch barrel.]] | ||
The Smith & Wesson Model 10 is a classic police revolver used by police and military on most continents from the early | The Smith & Wesson Model 10 is a classic police revolver used by police and military on most continents from the early | ||
1900's until this day. It uses the K-frame size, like the [[Smith & Wesson Model 15]] and [[Smith & Wesson Model 19|Model 19]]. Earlier versions, including the forerunner model of 1899 up until 1960, had thin barrels and a rounded front sight. Early versions were chambered in .38 Long Colt/.38 Special and occasionally .32-20 WCF. WWII models were also chambered in .38 Smith & Wesson for the British Commonwealth. From 1960 until today it was fitted with a heavier barrel and ramped front sight. Barrels came in 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6-inch versions. There was also a special run of the Model 10 with a 2.5" Heavy Barrel made for the Michigan State Police in the 1970's. Formerly known as the "Military and Police" (M&P), the Smith & Wesson Model 10 is the most successful police revolver in history and can be seen in countless movies. | 1900's until this day. It uses the K-frame size, like the [[Smith & Wesson Model 15]] and [[Smith & Wesson Model 19|Model 19]]. Earlier versions, including the forerunner model of 1899 up until 1960, had thin barrels and a rounded front sight. Early versions were chambered in .38 Long Colt/.38 Special and occasionally .32-20 WCF. WWII models were also chambered in .38 Smith & Wesson for the British Commonwealth. From 1960 until today it was fitted with a heavier barrel and ramped front sight. Barrels came in 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6-inch versions. There was also a special run of the Model 10 with a 2.5" Heavy Barrel made for the Michigan State Police in the 1970's. Formerly known as the "Military and Police" (M&P), the Smith & Wesson Model 10 is the most successful police revolver in history and can be seen in countless movies. | ||
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'''The Smith & Wesson Model 10 revolver can be seen in the following films and television series used by the following actors:''' | |||
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Revision as of 20:10, 9 February 2012
The Smith & Wesson Model 10 is a classic police revolver used by police and military on most continents from the early 1900's until this day. It uses the K-frame size, like the Smith & Wesson Model 15 and Model 19. Earlier versions, including the forerunner model of 1899 up until 1960, had thin barrels and a rounded front sight. Early versions were chambered in .38 Long Colt/.38 Special and occasionally .32-20 WCF. WWII models were also chambered in .38 Smith & Wesson for the British Commonwealth. From 1960 until today it was fitted with a heavier barrel and ramped front sight. Barrels came in 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6-inch versions. There was also a special run of the Model 10 with a 2.5" Heavy Barrel made for the Michigan State Police in the 1970's. Formerly known as the "Military and Police" (M&P), the Smith & Wesson Model 10 is the most successful police revolver in history and can be seen in countless movies.
Specifications
(1899-Present)
- Type: Revolver
- Caliber(s): .22 Long Rifle, .38 Long Colt, .38 Special
- Capacity: 6-round cylinder
- Fire Modes: SA/DA
- Barrel Lengths: 2", 3", 4", 5", 6"
- Finishes: Blue Steel, Nickel
The Smith & Wesson Model 10 revolver can be seen in the following films and television series used by the following actors:
Film
Television
- William Allen Young as Captain Slaney in Tour of Duty (1987-1990)
- Australian police officers in Blue Murder (1995)
- Australian police officers in Police Rescue (1989-1996)
- Laura San Giacomo as Nadine Cross in The Stand (1994)
- Skip Sudduth as Officer John "Sully" Sullivan in Third Watch (1999 - 2005)
- Eddie Marsan as "Badger" uses a HB version in Ultimate Force / "The Killing House" (2002)
- Michael Adler as Patrick Meyers in Criminal Minds / 5x01 "Nameless, Faceless" (2009)
- James Van Der Beek as 'Tobias' in Criminal Minds / 2x15 "Revelations" (2007) (Early M&P Variant)
- George Peppard as John "Hannibal" Smith in The A-Team (1983 - 1988)
- Héctor Mercado as Santiago Munez in Hunter "Flashpoint" (S04E04)(1987)
- HB version used by British armed police officers in the early seasons of The Bill.
- The Avengers (1961-1969)
- David Haig as Inspector Grimm uses a HB version in The Thin Blue Line, episode "Fly on the Wall".
- Nestor Carbonell as Luis Fellove in The Lost City. (2005)
- Danny Pino as Alberto Mora in The Lost City. (2005)
- Richard Marquez as Rega in The Lost City. (2005)
Anime
| Title | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kochikame | The Mafia | 1996 - 2005 | |
| Black Lagoon | Roanapur Police | 2006 | |
| Baccano! | 2007 |
Video Game
| Game Title | Appears as | Note | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhunt | 2004 | ||
| Manhunt 2 | 2007 | ||
| Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven | 2007 | ||
| NCIS: The Video Game | 2011 |
See Also
- Smith & Wesson - A list of all firearms manufactured by Smith & Wesson.
- Smith & Wesson Model 13 -.357 version of the Smith & Wesson Model 10
- Smith & Wesson Model 64 - Stainless Steel version of the Smith & Wesson Model 10