Smith & Wesson Model 10-8 Military & Police .38 Special 4in Dark Blued Revolver, 6-Shot
This Smith & Wesson Model 10-8 Military & Police is a U.S.-made, full-size .38 Special revolver with a 4-inch heavy (non-tapered) barrel and a 6-shot swing-out cylinder. Dated to 1979, it features classic fixed sights, checkered wood grips with S&W medallions, and a dark blued finish with the Smith & Wesson circular trademark logo on the left sideplate.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in great shape. There are minor, superficial scratches and blemishes present. There is finish wear at the end of the barrel. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson Model 10-8 Military & Police revolver
The Model 10-8 is built around a proven double-action/single-action system with a spur hammer, giving you the option of a traditional DA pull or deliberate single-action shooting. This example is configured with a 4-inch heavy barrel, a practical setup that keeps the gun balanced and straightforward to run.
Its fixed sight setup is classic Model 10: an integral ramp-style front blade paired with a topstrap notch rear. The frame and barrel show factory markings including "MOD. 10-8" and ".38 S.&W. SPECIAL CTG.," along with Smith & Wesson address and trademark markings.
The revolver wears checkered wood stocks with S&W medallions, and it retains a dark blued finish. The hammer and trigger show a mottled, heat-treated-looking coloration as noted, and additional stamp(s) are present in the yoke/crane area.
With its 1979 production date, U.S. origin, and the long-running Military & Police lineage, this Model 10-8 is a clear, original-configuration example of a core Smith & Wesson service revolver in .38 Special.