Smith & Wesson Model 10 Military & Police 1899 Pattern Revolver - Deactivated

~ Smith & Wesson Model 10 Military & Police 1899 Pattern Revolver - Deactivated ~

The revolver bears a 2012 deactivation stamp but its certificate has been lost.

The frame is stamped with the company's trade mark and Made in USA.

The barrel is stamped on one side 38. S&W CTG, Smith & Wesson on the other and with the patent number on the top.

The metal frame of the grip is serial numbered 239373.

Also the frame is marked United States Property.

The Smith & Wesson Model 10, previously known as the Smith & Wesson .38 Hand Ejector Model of 1899, the Smith & Wesson Military & Police or the Smith & Wesson Victory Model, is a K-frame revolver of worldwide popularity. In production since 1899, the Model 10 is a six-shot, .38 Special, double-action revolver with fixed sights. Over its long production run it has been available with barrel lengths of 2 in (51 mm), 2.5 in (64 mm), 3 in (76 mm), 4 in (100 mm), 5 in (130 mm), and 6 in (150 mm). Barrels of 2.5 inches (64 mm) are also known to have been made for special contracts. Some 6,000,000 of the type have been produced over the years, making it the most popular handgun of the 20th century.

~ C0ndition ~

The piece is in fair condition for its age. Please see the pictures.

It indexes and releases with ease.

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