old s&w mod 10

[Jjwisled]

hi there my dad has an old mod 10 revolver says us service ctgs on one side has alot of patent dates on the top of the barrel, the last one ending in dec 17 01. it has a rounded butt and the sr. # is 118xx. the gun is a 38sp. ive found info that dates it 1902 and also one site i found said 1913. Sorry I dont have pics at this time. any info would be greatly appreciated.

[Milsurp Collector]

That serial number should be a .38 Military & Police 1st Model, the first of the K-frame S&W .38 Special revolvers that eventually evolved into the Model 10. Made between 1899 and 1902.

[Jjwisled]

thanks, wow we knew it was old but what im finding out today is surprising me. i know about 20 plus years ago i shot the hell out of it and my dad even killed a pig with it. we were talking about putting new springs in it do you know if theyre readily available

[Milsurp Collector]

There is a spring kit available https://www.gunsprings.com/index.php...mID=58&dID=264



Revolvers have somewhat complicated actions so it isn't as simple to change springs as in a typical semiauto. It might be something you would want a competent gunsmith to do. If you want to do it yourself I recommend getting this book to use as a guide http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-to...prod73553.aspx It will show you things such as the correct way to remove the side plate without damaging it. Be sure you save all of the original parts in case you or a future owner want to return it to original configuration.

That revolver is the direct ancestor of probably the most successful and popular line of double action revolvers ever made. It was the first S&W model with a swing-out cylinder in 38 caliber and it also introduced the .38 S&W Special cartridge, probably still the most popular centerfire revolver cartridge in the world. If it's in good condition it is something you should take care of.