Smith & Wesson Model 10-5 .38 Special K-Frame Revolver, 2-inch Pinned Barrel, Bright Nickel, Round-Butt (1969)
This Smith & Wesson Model 10-5 is a classic K-Frame, fixed-sight .38 Special with a 2-inch tapered, pinned barrel and round-butt configuration. It features a bright nickel finish over carbon steel and retains hallmark late-1960s details such as an unshrouded ejector rod and a hammer-mounted firing pin. Manufactured in 1969, it comes equipped with checkered walnut Magna service stocks with S&W medallions.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The revolver is solid and mechanically sound. There are visible scratches and small blemishes on the bright nickel finish from prior handling and use. The bore presents a bright, reflective surface.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson Model 10-5 .38 Special revolver
- Checkered walnut Magna service stocks with S&W medallions (round-butt, non-diamond)
The Model 10-5 pairs a compact 2-inch tapered, pinned barrel with the proven S&W K-Frame, offering a six-shot .38 Special layout with fixed sights. Its round-butt frame and walnut Magna service stocks with S&W medallions deliver a traditional service profile in a shorter-barrel configuration.
The finish is bright nickel on the carbon steel frame and cylinder, consistent with factory style for the era. Sight setup is straightforward and durable: an integral serrated ramp front sight and a fixed rear groove along the top strap.
Mechanically, this revolver is double-action/single-action with a smooth-faced trigger and an exposed hammer. It uses a hammer-mounted firing pin and incorporates a hammer-block safety. The ejector rod is unshrouded, reflecting period-correct construction.
This example is part of the D-prefix serial range that dates to circa 1969–1970, and it is noted as manufactured in 1969. It is a United States-made, pre-1982 pinned-barrel revolver that showcases the Model 10-5 features collectors and shooters associate with late-1960s production.