Smith & Wesson Model 10-6 Heavy Barrel .38 Special, 4-Inch Blued K-Frame Revolver (1963–1965)
This Smith & Wesson Model 10-6 Heavy Barrel is a full-size K-frame, six-shot .38 Special built in the early 1960s. It features the desirable 4-inch heavy, non-tapered, pinned barrel with a short ejector-rod shroud, fixed sights, and a polished blued finish with a matte anti-glare topstrap. Period-correct details include the forged, color-casehardened hammer, smooth steel trigger, checkered walnut service stocks with S&W medallions, and frame markings including the large S&W crest and "MARCAS REGISTRADAS."
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This revolver is in great shape overall. Scratches and blemishes are present, with patches of finish wear visible. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson Model 10-6 Heavy Barrel .38 Special revolver
The Model 10-6 Heavy Barrel variant delivers the classic K-frame balance with added muzzle weight for steady handling. This example is chambered in .38 Special with a six-round cylinder and a double-action/single-action system, built on carbon steel throughout and finished in blue.
Its 4-inch heavy, non-tapered barrel is pinned, and it carries a short ejector-rod shroud for protected operation. The fixed sight arrangement pairs a serrated ramp front with a square-notch rear integral to the topstrap, which is matte to reduce glare.
Construction details include a forged, color-casehardened hammer and a smooth steel trigger. The polished blued finish contrasts with the matte anti-glare topstrap/rib, highlighting both function and period-correct presentation.
Original-style touches round out the configuration: checkered walnut service stocks with S&W medallions, a square-butt grip frame, the large S&W trademark crest on the left sideplate, and the period frame legend including "MARCAS REGISTRADAS." Manufactured in the United States between 1963 and 1965, it represents a classic service configuration of the Model 10 line.