Smith & Wesson Model 10-8 .38 Special, 3-Inch Heavy Barrel, Blued K-Frame, Round Butt, 6-Shot DA/SA Revolver
This Smith & Wesson Model 10-8 is a K-frame, 3-inch heavy-barrel variant chambered in .38 Special with a round-butt grip frame. Built in the United States and dating to the 1980s era, it features a blued carbon-steel frame, fixed sights, and a six-shot fluted cylinder. The 10-8 engineering change is associated with the heavy barrel and relocation of the gas ring to the cylinder.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The metal shows handling and use marks. Please review the photos for a closer look at cosmetic details.
What's Included
- Smith & Wesson Model 10-8 .38 Special revolver
The 3-inch heavy-profile barrel offers a compact overall length while retaining the steadiness and balance that heavy-barrel K-frames are known for. Fixed sights consist of an integral serrated ramp front and a rear notch cut into the top strap for a clean, durable sight picture.
This 10-8 features the round-butt grip frame with two-piece wood service stocks with S&W medallions and checkered panels. Controls include a smooth, narrow trigger and a checkered hammer spur, supporting precise double-action/single-action operation.
The cylinder is a six-shot, fluted design with a checkered teardrop-style cylinder latch for positive manipulation. The ejector rod wears a knurled tip. The barrel rollmark reads ".38 S.&W. Special CTG," and the right-side plate carries the circular S&W trademark.
As part of the 10-8 engineering change, the gas ring was relocated to the cylinder and the heavy barrel configuration was standardized. This example reflects that configuration, with blued carbon-steel construction throughout and manufacture in the United States during the 1980s.