Pre-Lock 4"Smith & Wesson Model 10-5 .38 Special Revolver

Smith & Wesson Model 10-5 .38 Special Revolver – Pre-Lock – 4" Barrel – Blued Finish – Excellent Condition – Serial No. C869987

Overview

Offered here is a Smith & Wesson Model 10-5 revolver chambered in .38 S&W Special, serial number C869987, presented in excellent condition.

The Model 10 is the numbered continuation of Smith & Wesson’s classic .38 Military & Police revolver, one of the most widely recognized K-frame service revolvers ever produced. Known for its balance, reliability, and smooth double-action operation, the Model 10 became a staple among law enforcement agencies, security personnel, and civilian shooters for generations.

This example features a 4" barrel, blued finish, fixed service sights, checkered wood grips with Smith & Wesson medallions, and a Color Cased hammer and trigger. It is a pre-lock Smith & Wesson revolver, predating the later internal-lock era.

Based on commonly referenced Smith & Wesson C-prefix serial number information, serial number C869987 falls within the approximate 1966–1967 production range.

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Features & Highlights

• Smith & Wesson Model 10-5 revolver
• Chambered in .38 S&W Special
• Pre-lock Smith & Wesson configuration
• 4" barrel
• Fixed service sights
• K-frame construction
• Double-action / single-action operation
• Classic .38 Military & Police lineage
• Approximate 1966–1967 production range
• Serial number C869987

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Condition

Excellent Condition

• Blued finish presents very well overall
• Color Cased hammer and trigger remain attractive
• Checkered wood grips with medallions remain attractive
• Markings remain clear and visible
• Overall a very nice pre-lock Smith & Wesson Model 10-5

Please review photos carefully as they form part of the description.

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Specifications

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson

Model: Model 10-5

Caliber:.38 S&W Special

Action: Double-Action / Single-Action Revolver

Capacity: 6 Rounds

Frame: K-Frame

Barrel Length: 4"

Finish: Blued

Hammer & Trigger: Color Cased

Grips: Checkered Wood Grips with Smith & Wesson Medallions

Sights: Fixed Service Sights

Configuration: Pre-Lock

Approximate Manufacture: 1966–1967

Serial Number: C869987

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COLLECTOR NOTE

This Model 10-5 falls within the commonly cited 1966–1967 C-prefix serial range and is a pre-lock Smith & Wesson revolver. Exact factory configuration, ship date are best confirmed through a Smith & Wesson Historical Foundation letter.

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