S&W model 10-8 38 special help with age please

[RevolverFan]

I need help please identify the age of a Smith&Wesson Model 10-8. The serial number is AER39xx

I would also like to know if re-bluing it would decrease the value? I am not interested in selling it. It just when I croak, if my son's don't want it because it doesn't look brand new like the rest I own, they will probably sell it and fight over the others.

Thank you so much for your help and for your spirit of helping others. I really appreciate it.

[dustoff31]

To the best of my knowledge there is no place to look up S&W serial numbers on line. I think your best bet would be to find a copy of the book, "The standard catalog of Smith & Wesson products", or perhaps call S&W customer service.

I can tell you that the -8 version of the Model 10 first appeared around 1977-78.

[QXSOUP]

Is the barrel pinned? If so its pre 1982. I have a -7 from 1979. I think the -8 was the changeover in 82.

[RevolverFan]

I'd S&W model 10-8

the barrel is not pinned. It is a heavy barrel with no taper.

What about re-bluing it? I planned to remove the old blueing and to apply the new and put it in the oven for a while. I read about this procedure and supposedly comes out perfect. But, I don't want to effect the value. I think this was a PD turn in. It has a lot of scratches. I want to make it look new again. I used to carry one of these along with an M16 everyday as an MP. Thqat's why I bought it but the guy I bought it from online wasn't an honest person. It is in a lot worse shape than he stated. But it was on GunBroker..com and the guy was a jerk anyway so I just plan to fix it as I don't need any more grief in my life.

Thank you!

[RevolverFan]

S&W Model 10-8 ID

To the best of my knowledge there is no place to look up S&W serial numbers on line. I think your best bet would be to find a copy of the book, "The standard catalog of Smith & Wesson products", or perhaps call S&W customer service.

I can tell you that the -8 version of the Model 10 first appeared around 1977-78.

I was hoping that there was someone on here that has that book that can tell me. Thanks for your reply!

[shafferds]

Re finishing the gun will damage the value by at least 25% unless does by factory with a letter. Those are great shooters.

[Kyle36]

Per the book 1977-1978