Sidearms & Scatterguns S & W Model ID Help Please

[19Scout77]

Trying to ID a 2” barreled 6 shot S&W 38. I think it is a model 10 but want to make sure. Crane has a 6 above 8237 with what appears to be a 2 under that. Serial number in the 300,000 range. I googled a bunch but found nothing definitive. Want to make sure of the model for holster and want to ID the age to see if +p loads are ok. Thanks.

 

[19Scout77]

Also, if anybody has a set of slim grips...factory magna maybe?? Please let me know as these pachmyer pattern like a m’fer!!

 

[MK20]

Take the grips off and look at the markings on the butt

those are the ones you need to see

 

[roostercogburn98]

Looks like a 10-6, had one long time ago

 

[19Scout77]

It also has a screw in the front of the trigger guard. I think the 10-6 does not have one.

 

[Downtown]

The trigger guard screw was eliminated on the taper barrelled frame with the 10-4 in 1962. Supica and Nahas Standard Catalog of S&W.

 

[19Scout77]

So it’s a 5 screw.

 

[Downtown]

Yes, five screw.

 

[Downtown]

C prefix. Give me a moment to find a book.

 

[Downtown]

 

[Downtown]

That help?

 

[19Scout77]

Downtown...you are a rockstar! Thank you very much. That certainly helps a lot. Looks like it was at the end of the 5 screw era. Any idea if it is ok to use +p in it? Likely worth the $50 I paid for it!

 

[Downtown]

This is a pretty good article on the use of +P in older S&W. Really isn't an issue.

The +P Phenomenon by SaxonPig

I was a little surprised when I began visiting these Internet forums and saw so many questions regarding +P .38 Special ammo. It seems each ...

shootingwithhobie.blogspot.com

 

[eelman308]

Let me help you turn a profit on it.....I'll go $100

 

[Downtown]

Magna grips are easy to find.

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[19Scout77]

Too funny Downtown...I was reading that article when you posted the link. Thanks again for everything.

 

[19Scout77]

Any recommendations on a Kydex AIWB holster for it?

 

[Downtown]

You know that gun really cries out for Magna grips and fine leather. To each his own. Try Dara Holsters, they're good at Kydex.

 

[19Scout77]

Agreed my I have always been a function first kinda shooter

 

[19Scout77]

Downtown...who makes that one?

 

[Downtown]

Milt Sparks

 

[308pirate]

Agreed my I have always been a function first kinda shooter

Look here: https://www.privateerleather.com/

 

[Downtown]

Beautiful leather, classic designs. Very nice.

 

[19Scout77]

Too nice for this revolver! Maybe for my 1911...
Thanks Downtown!

 

[nockhunter]

Really great shape for a "$50" gun!!!!

Mike