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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Smith & Wesson Model 10-5 is a classic example of a time-honored revolver that has earned a reputation for reliability and accuracy over its extensive production run. Known as the Smith & Wesson Military & Police Model or the Victory Model during its early years, the Model 10 has been in continuous production since 1899, with over six million units produced, making it the most manufactured handgun of the 20th century. This particular version, the Model 10 …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis:Caliber - 38 S&W Special, double-action revolver built on the shrouded hammer alloy I frame with 4-screws, 5-shot fluted steel cylinder with a nominal length of 1.53", alloy frame with 2" steel pinned barrel with some production of 3-inch barrels reported, blue or nickel aluminum finish, walnut magna style grips with S&W medallions and Diamond around the screw escutcheon, 3 versions of the flat latch thumbpiece are found, round butt JAS frame, Airweight stamped on …

Bryant RIdge's AnalysisThe Smith & Wesson Model 10, previously known as the Smith & Wesson .38 Hand Ejector Model of 1899, the Smith & Wesson Military & Police or the Smith & Wesson Victory Model, is a K-frame revolver of worldwide popularity. In production since 1899, the Model 10 is a six-shot, .38 Special, double-action revolver with fixed sights. Over its long production run it has been available with barrel lengths of 2 in (51 mm), 2.5 in (64 mm), 3 in (76 mm), 4 in (100 …