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Bryant Ridge's Analysis:The Smith & Wesson Model 10, originally launched as the Smith & Wesson .38 Hand Ejector Model of 1899, is a distinguished K-frame revolver with a rich history in the world of firearms. Also known as the Smith & Wesson Military & Police Model and the Smith & Wesson Victory Model, it has served in various capacities across different eras. Introduced in 1899, the Model 10 is a sturdy six-shot revolver chambered for .38 Special, featuring a double-action m …

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 Analysis:Caliber - .357 Magnum/.38 Special, double-action revolver built on the square butt K Target frame with 4-screws. Blue or nickel finish, originally available in 4" ribbed barrel only, with a 1/8" Baughman Quick Draw on a plain ramp base front sight with micrometer click adjustable rear sight, later production with a 2-1/2" or 6-inch pinned barrel with a Patridge front sight, (3-inch barrel lengths are scarce with Ist production thought to be serial number K544677 in 1965, …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis:The Smith & Wesson Model 27 is a six-shot, double-action revolver chambered for the .357 Magnum cartridge and manufactured by the United States company Smith & Wesson. It was the first purpose-built revolver to fire the .357 Magnum cartridge. Designed in 1935, it was commonly called the "Registered Magnum." The Model 27 replaced the Registered Magnum in 1939, which was the Registered Magnum but was standardized for economic reasons due to the ease of production. M …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis:Smith & Wesson Model 60 (No Dash) .38 Special Revolver. This small revolver, designed primarily for plainclothesmen and off-duty police officers, made its public debut at The International Association of Chiefs of Police conference in 1950. At the conference, the Smith & Wesson sales force asked the police chiefs to vote on a name for the new revolver. The most commonly suggested name was .38 Chief’s Special. Designed with the needs of law enforcement officials in …