Smith & Wesson Model 10-5 .38 Special K-Frame Revolver, 2-Inch Tapered Barrel, Blued, 6-Shot (1975–1976)
This Smith & Wesson Model 10-5 is a classic K-frame .38 Special with a 2-inch tapered pencil barrel and a six-shot fluted cylinder. Built in the late 1975 to early 1976 era, it features blued carbon-steel construction, fixed sights, and a round-butt grip frame with checkered walnut Magna-style grips. It retains hallmark 10-5 details, including an unshrouded, knurled-tip ejector rod and a hammer-mounted firing pin.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The revolver is in solid shape. There are some scratches and blemishes present. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson factory blue two-piece cardboard box with white-bordered logo
The 10-5 variant pairs a tapered 2-inch barrel with a round-butt K-frame, delivering a compact profile with classic S&W lines. The unshrouded, knurled-tip ejector rod and six-shot fluted cylinder reflect the period-correct configuration of this model.
Construction is blued carbon steel throughout, including the frame, cylinder, and barrel. The hammer and trigger are color-casehardened, with a hammer-mounted firing pin and a smooth, narrow trigger. The action is double-action/single-action.
Sighting is fixed and straightforward: a serrated ramp front sight and a square-notch rear milled into the topstrap. The factory checkered walnut Magna-style grips with S&W medallions complete the period look and fit the round-butt grip frame.
Assembly numbers “X8374” and “A3” are present on the yoke cut. The serial range (D7 prefix) places production in late 1975 to early 1976, within the 10-5 tapered-barrel production window of 1962–1977. Made in the USA.