Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this double-action revolver for a penny-start auction, this is the Smith & Wesson Model 10-5 Nickel "Detroit Police".
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson (Springfield, MA)
Model: Model 10-5 (.38 Military & Police - Police Marking Edition)
Serial: D307507
Date of Manufacture: Circa 1970–1971 ("D" Serial Prefix Series)
Caliber: .38 S&W Special (.38 Special)
Finish: Factory Bright Nickel Plating
Barrel Length: 5" Pin-Retained Tapered Steel Barrel
Optics/Sights: Fixed Half-Moon Front Sight Blade w/ Frame Top Strap Rear Sight Channel
Stock/Grips: Checkered Hardwood Target/Service Grips w/ S&W Medallions
Action: Double-Action / Single-Action (DA/SA) 6-Shot Revolver w/ Service Trigger & Hammer
Markings: Barrel left side stamped "SMITH & WESSON". Barrel right side stamped ".38 S.&W. SPECIAL CTG." Frame left side stamped w/ S&W trademark logo. Frame right side stamped "MADE IN U.S.A. MARCAS REGISTRADAS SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD, MASS." Frame under cylinder crane stamped "MOD. 10-5". Frame backstrap stamped w/ department issue marking "DETROIT POLICE 16202". Frame butt stamped w/ serial number "D307507".
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Originally introduced in 1899 as the .38 Military & Police and officially designated the Model 10 in 1957, Smith & Wesson's iconic K-frame revolver stands as the most produced double-action handgun in military and law enforcement history. Built around S&W's smooth, hand-fitted K-frame lockwork, the Model 10 earned an unmatched reputation for point-ability, bulletproof mechanical reliability, and smooth double-action trigger pulls. The Model 10-5 engineering change introduced a sight-width modification to 1/10-inch and represents the classical mid-20th-century era of S&W craftsmanship—featuring a traditional pinned barrel assembly. Throughout the mid-to-late 20th century, major metropolitan police departments across America fielded the Model 10 as their primary service sidearm. Department contract orders, such as those issued to the Detroit Police Department, were factory-stamped on the backstrap with department unit markings and inventory numbers, serving as a rich piece of American law enforcement history.
This historic, highly collectible example, serial number D307507, is a genuine Smith & Wesson Model 10-5 factory nickel revolver marked "DETROIT POLICE 16202" along the backstrap. Featuring a desirable 5-inch pinned tapered barrel, this revolver comes finished in brilliant factory-bright nickel plating, paired with fixed service sights and smooth/checkered hardwood grips with silver S&W medallions. Exhibiting honest, light high-edge character consistent with its Detroit Police tenure, the revolver retains exceptionally strong mechanical lockup, sharp rollmarks, and a mirror-bright bore with crisp rifling. Combining classic S&W K-frame elegance with authentic Michigan police department provenance, this Detroit Police-marked Model 10-5 offers revolver collectors a premier historical sidearm.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: Model 10-5 (.38 Military & Police - Police Marking Edition)
Serial: D307507
Date of Manufacture: Circa 1970–1971 ("D" Serial Prefix Series)
Caliber: .38 S&W Special (.38 Special)
Finish: Factory Bright Nickel Plating
Barrel Length: 5" Pin-Retained Tapered Steel Barrel
Optics/Sights: Fixed Half-Moon Front Sight Blade w/ Frame Top Strap Rear Sight Channel
Stock/Grips: Checkered Hardwood Target/Service Grips w/ S&W Medallions
Action: Double-Action / Single-Action (DA/SA) 6-Shot Revolver w/ Service Trigger & Hammer
Markings: Barrel left side stamped "SMITH & WESSON". Barrel right side stamped ".38 S.&W. SPECIAL CTG." Frame left side stamped w/ S&W trademark logo. Frame right side stamped "MADE IN U.S.A. MARCAS REGISTRADAS SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD, MASS." Frame under cylinder crane stamped "MOD. 10-5". Frame backstrap stamped w/ department issue marking "DETROIT POLICE 16202". Frame butt stamped w/ serial number "D307507".
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Originally introduced in 1899 as the .38 Military & Police and officially designated the Model 10 in 1957, Smith & Wesson's iconic K-frame revolver stands as the most produced double-action handgun in military and law enforcement history. Built around S&W's smooth, hand-fitted K-frame lockwork, the Model 10 earned an unmatched reputation for point-ability, bulletproof mechanical reliability, and smooth double-action trigger pulls. The Model 10-5 engineering change introduced a sight-width modification to 1/10-inch and represents the classical mid-20th-century era of S&W craftsmanship—featuring a traditional pinned barrel assembly. Throughout the mid-to-late 20th century, major metropolitan police departments across America fielded the Model 10 as their primary service sidearm. Department contract orders, such as those issued to the Detroit Police Department, were factory-stamped on the backstrap with department unit markings and inventory numbers, serving as a rich piece of American law enforcement history.
This historic, highly collectible example, serial number D307507, is a genuine Smith & Wesson Model 10-5 factory nickel revolver marked "DETROIT POLICE 16202" along the backstrap. Featuring a desirable 5-inch pinned tapered barrel, this revolver comes finished in brilliant factory-bright nickel plating, paired with fixed service sights and smooth/checkered hardwood grips with silver S&W medallions. Exhibiting honest, light high-edge character consistent with its Detroit Police tenure, the revolver retains exceptionally strong mechanical lockup, sharp rollmarks, and a mirror-bright bore with crisp rifling. Combining classic S&W K-frame elegance with authentic Michigan police department provenance, this Detroit Police-marked Model 10-5 offers revolver collectors a premier historical sidearm.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
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Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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2026-09-20 22:00:00 |
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