Smith & Wesson Model 10: Difference between revisions

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Characteristics

This is a classical police revolver used by police and military on most continents from the early 1900's until this day. Seen as the prototype,along with Colt revolvers,of most modern revolvers. It uses the K-frame size, like Smith & Wesson Model 15 and Smith & Wesson 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. WW2 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. Barrel came in 2,3,4 and 6-inch versions.

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Smith & Wesson Model 10 Revolver - .38 Special

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Smith & Wesson Model 10 Revolver (Marked Royal Hong Kong Police Issue) with Police Lanyard Ring - .38 Special

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Smith & Wesson Model 10 HB (Heavy barrel) Revolver (Post 1950s Model) - .38 Special. Later incarnations of the Model 10 had a non tapered Heavy Barrel, which leads it to be commonly mistaken for a .357 revolver.

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Smith & Wesson Model 10 Revolver Snub Nose - .38 Special. Same Frame, but with smaller grips and 2 inch barrel.

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Smith & Wesson Model 10 Revolver with long barrel - .38 Special

Formerly Known as the "Military and Police", The most successful police revolver in history can be seen in countless movies.