Smith & Wesson Model 10

Characteristics

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

Specifications

Type: Revolver

Caliber: .38 Special

Capacity: 6 round cylinder

Fire Modes: Single shot (Double Action Revolver)

The Smith & Wesson Model 10 revolver can be seen in the following films and television series used by the following actors:

Smith & Wesson Model 10

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Smith & Wesson Model M&P Revolver - .38 Special

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Smith & Wesson Model M&P Revolver with long barrel and Gold Medallion grips - .38 Special

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Smith & Wesson Model M&P Revolver - .38 Special

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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 with three inch barrel

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Smith & Wesson Model 10 snub nose revolver - .38 Special. Early Model

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Smith & Wesson Model 10 snub nose revolver - .38 Special. Same frame, but with smaller grips and 2 inch barrel.

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Model 10 with three inch barrel and round grip

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