Smith & Wesson Model 10-8 .38 Special K-Frame Revolver, 4 inch Heavy Barrel, Blued, 1981, DA/SA with Hogue Monogrip
This 1981 Smith & Wesson Model 10-8 is a classic K-frame, six-shot .38 Special with a 4 inch heavy-profile barrel and a blued carbon-steel finish. It features an exposed, case-colored hammer with a checkered spur and a smooth, narrow, case-colored trigger. The revolver comes with its factory blue cardboard box and manual, and wears a Hogue Monogrip black rubber finger-groove grip.
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: There are slight scratches around the frame screw above the trigger and near the rear sight.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson factory blue cardboard revolver box with end label
- Manual
- Hogue Monogrip rubber grip (installed)
The Model 10-8 configuration pairs the robust K-frame with a straight, heavy 4 inch barrel, delivering a durable service revolver layout chambered in .38 Special. Built in the United States, it carries the S&W logo and Made in U.S.A. markings.
The action is double-action/single-action. Controls include a smooth, narrow, case-colored trigger and an exposed, case-colored hammer with a checkered spur. The ejector rod has a knurled tip with a forward lock.
Sights are fixed, with an integral serrated ramp front sight and a rear sight milled into the topstrap. The blued carbon-steel frame and barrel present a clean, traditional finish.
This example is fitted with Hogue Monogrip black rubber finger-groove grips for a secure, hand-filling hold. The grip installation is a practical upgrade from the original configuration.
It includes the factory blue cardboard box and manual. The box end label denotes the model and aligns with the butt serial, adding useful documentation for the revolver.