Smith & Wesson Model 10-5 .38 Special Revolver, 4-Inch Pinned Barrel, Blued Finish, 1970s Production
This Smith & Wesson Model 10-5 is a classic K-frame service revolver built circa 1971–72. It features the desirable pinned and tapered 4-inch carbon-steel barrel, polished blue finish, and walnut Magna-style service grips with S&W medallions. A smooth double-/single-action trigger, case-hardened hammer and trigger, and fixed sights complete the package, making this example representative of the revolvers carried by law-enforcement agencies throughout the 1960s and 1970s.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The revolver displays scattered light scratches and blemishes on the polished blue finish. Bore is clean and shiny with only minor, infrequent pitting.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson Model 10-5 revolver
The D-prefix serial number places this revolver’s production in the early 1970s, aligning it with the era when the Model 10 was a mainstay of American police departments. Collectors often seek these pinned-barrel examples for their historical relevance and solid build quality.
The 4-inch pinned, tapered barrel provides the balance and handling that made the Model 10 the benchmark duty revolver of its time. Its 1:18¾ right-hand twist and clean rifling support reliable accuracy with standard .38 Special loads.
Carbon-steel construction throughout—frame, cylinder, and barrel—gives this K-frame its renowned durability. The polished blue finish retains an appealing sheen, complemented by case-hardened controls that show characteristic color variation.
Original square-butt walnut Magna stocks feature well-cut checkering and inlaid S&W medallions, offering sure purchase without adding bulk. Fixed sights consist of a 1/8-inch serrated ramp front and an integral square-notch rear, typical of service revolvers for quick target acquisition.