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1900's until this day.
1900's until this day.
Seen as the prototype,along with Colt revolvers,of most modern revolvers.
Seen as the prototype,along with Colt revolvers,of most modern revolvers.
It uses the K-frame size, like [Smith & Wesson Model 15]]and[[Smith  Wesson Model 19]].
It uses the K-frame size, like [[Smith & Wesson Model 15]]and[[Smith  Wesson Model 19]].
Earlier versions,including the forerunner Model of 1899 up until 1960, had thin barrels and a rounded front sight. Early versions were chambered in [[.38 Long Colt]]/[[.38 Special]] and occasionally [[.32-20 WCF]]. WW2 models were also chambered in [[.38 Smith & Wesson]] for the British Commonwealth.
Earlier versions,including the forerunner Model of 1899 up until 1960, had thin barrels and a rounded front sight. Early versions were chambered in [[.38 Long Colt]]/[[.38 Special]] and occasionally [[.32-20 WCF]]. WW2 models were also chambered in [[.38 Smith & Wesson]] for the British Commonwealth.
From 1960 until today it was fitted with a heavier barrel and ramped front sight.
From 1960 until today it was fitted with a heavier barrel and ramped front sight.

Revision as of 08:39, 5 July 2008

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Smith & Wesson Model 10 Revolver - .38 Special

Formerly Known as the "Military and Police", The most successful police revolver in history can be seen in countless movies.

Films


Television

Characteristics

This is a classical police revolver used by police and military on most continents from the early 1900's until this day. Seen as the prototype,along with Colt revolvers,of most modern revolvers. It uses the K-frame size, like Smith & Wesson Model 15andSmith Wesson Model 19. Earlier versions,including the forerunner Model of 1899 up until 1960, had thin barrels and a rounded front sight. Early versions were chambered in .38 Long Colt/.38 Special and occasionally .32-20 WCF. WW2 models were also chambered in .38 Smith & Wesson for the British Commonwealth. From 1960 until today it was fitted with a heavier barrel and ramped front sight. Barrel came in 2,3,4 and 6-inch versions.