Smith & Wesson Model 10-5 .38 Special, 4 in. Blued K-Frame, Fixed Sights, 6-Shot, D-Prefix (1973–1974)
This Smith & Wesson Model 10-5 is a classic K-frame .38 Special with a 4-inch tapered barrel, polished blue finish, and fixed sights. It features color case-hardened hammer and trigger, a six-shot fluted cylinder, and a yoke stamped "MOD. 10-5." The D-prefix serial range indicates late 1973–1974 production. Aftermarket Pachmayr Presentation rubber grips are installed.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive 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: The revolver shows scattered scratches and blemishes, with patches of finish wear on the blued surfaces. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson Model 10-5 .38 Special revolver
- Pachmayr Presentation rubber grips (installed)
The Model 10-5 configuration pairs a 4-inch tapered barrel with the proven K-frame, delivering the classic fixed-sight .38 Special profile. The yoke is correctly stamped "MOD. 10-5," and the six-shot fluted cylinder retains the unshrouded, knurled-tip ejector rod typical of this era.
Construction is all carbon steel, with a polished blue finish on the frame and cylinder. The hammer is exposed with a hammer-mounted firing pin, and both hammer and trigger show color case-hardening. The action is double-action/single-action.