Smith & Wesson .38 Military & Police Pre-Model 10, K-Frame 5-Screw, 4-Inch Blued Revolver, .38 Spl. (1950–1951)
This postwar Smith & Wesson .38 Military & Police Pre-Model 10 stands out with its K-frame 5-screw construction, C-prefix serial range, and classic 4-inch tapered, pinned barrel. Built circa 1950–1951, it features carbon-steel construction with a factory blue finish, color case-hardened hammer and trigger, fixed sights, and walnut Magna service stocks. The cylinder bears a matching serial, underscoring its cohesive factory configuration.
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: This revolver shows light signs of wear and handling. There are some surface scratches.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson factory two-piece cardboard box labeled '38 Military & Police Revolver'
This Pre-Model 10 is a classic fixed-sight service revolver from the early C-prefix era, aligning it to the 1950–1951 timeframe. It uses the desirable 5-screw K-frame pattern with a 4-inch tapered, pinned barrel and an unshrouded ejector rod. The revolver retains the traditional pinned half-moon ramped front sight paired with a top-strap rear notch.
Construction is all carbon steel with a factory blued finish, complemented by a case-hardened, smooth trigger and an exposed, case-hardened hammer with a checkered spur. A hammer block safety is present, and the action operates in double-action/single-action mode with a six-round .38 Special cylinder.
The stocks are walnut Magna service grips with checkering, a diamond around the escutcheon, and S&W medallions. Markings include the S&W trademark crest and the legend "MADE IN U.S.A. MARCAS REGISTRADAS SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD, MASS."
Additional period-correct details include the pinned barrel and pinned front sight. The revolver bears a C-prefix serial with a matching cylinder serial, consistent with postwar Military & Police production.