Smith & Wesson Model 10-6 Heavy Barrel .38 Special Revolver – 4" Blued, Walnut Magna Grips
The Smith & Wesson Model 10-6 pairs the trusted K-Frame with a factory heavy, pinned barrel, creating a sturdier balance and smoother recoil impulse. Produced in the mid-1960s, this example carries a "C" prefix serial and retains its original diamond-screw walnut Magna grips, a feature phased out after 1968. Collectors value these early heavy-barrel variants for their role in American police service and for their pre-1982 pinned-barrel construction.
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 handling marks, several scratches in the blued finish, and small spots of surface rust on the frame and barrel.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson Model 10-6 Heavy Barrel revolver
- Factory walnut Magna grips (installed)
The heavy 4-inch carbon-steel barrel shifts weight forward for quicker follow-up shots and reduced muzzle flip. Its pinned design confirms classic S&W craftsmanship favored by enthusiasts.
A polished blued finish covers the full-size carbon-steel frame, cylinder, and barrel, maintaining the iconic service look associated with the Model 10 line.
The square-butt grip frame is fitted with diamond-screw walnut Magna panels, delivering period-correct ergonomics and enhancing collectibility.
Fixed sights consist of an integral serrated ramp front and a square-notch rear, mirroring the robust setup carried by countless police departments throughout the 1960s and 1970s.
The double-action/single-action mechanism, external hammer, and six-shot capacity remain hallmarks of Smith & Wesson’s reliable K-Frame revolvers.