Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this double-action/single-action revolver for a penny-start auction, this is the Smith & Wesson Pre-Model 10 (Military & Police / .38 Hand Ejector).
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: .38 Military & Police (Pre-Model 10, Post-WWII K-Frame)
Serial: C482429
Date of Manufacture: Circa 1957 (Pre-Model Number Marking Era)
Caliber: .38 Special (.38 S&W Special CTG)
Finish: Factory Carbon Steel Blued Finish
Barrel Length: 4" Tapered Steel Barrel
Optics/Sights: Fixed Serrated Half-Moon Front Blade w/ Integrated Rear Frame Sighting Channel
Stock/Grips: Checkered Wood Target Stocks w/ Inset Gold S&W Monogram Medallions
Action: Double-Action / Single-Action (DA/SA) w/ 6-Shot Swing-Out Cylinder and Case Hardened Hammer & Trigger
Markings: Left barrel stamped "SMITH & WESSON"; right barrel stamped "38 S.&W. SPECIAL CTG."; right frame stamped w/ four-line S&W registration address; right sideplate stamped w/ large S&W Trade Mark logo; frame butt stamped w/ serial number "C482429"; cylinder extractor star stamped w/ matching serial digits "482429".
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Tracing its lineage directly back to the celebrated .38 Hand Ejector Model of 1899, the Smith & Wesson .38 Military & Police represents the most widely produced service revolver in history. Built on the iconic K-frame platform, the M&P set the gold standard for American law enforcement and military sidearms throughout the 20th century. This specific example represents a highly desirable "Pre-Model 10" manufactured in approximately 1957, right before Smith & Wesson officially assigned numerical model designations (which became the Model 10 in late 1957). Produced during the golden era of post-WWII craftsmanship, it retains desirable classic features including a pinned barrel, 5-screw/4-screw frame construction, case-hardened hammer and trigger, and a sleek 4-inch tapered "pencil" barrel profile. Finished in rich factory carbon steel bluing, it is outfitted with upgraded checkered wood target stocks with gold S&W medallions. The revolver exhibits matching serial numbers across the frame butt and cylinder extractor star ("482429"). The original factory blued finish retains deep gloss with honest high-edge wear and light handling marks earned over its nearly 70-year history. Mechanically, the cylinder locks up with trademark S&W precision, trigger pull in single action breaks crisp, and the 4-inch bore remains bright with clean, sharp rifling. This 1950s Pre-Model 10 Military & Police offers a fantastic, historic centerpiece for vintage Smith & Wesson collectors.
Contents:
Model: .38 Military & Police (Pre-Model 10, Post-WWII K-Frame)
Serial: C482429
Date of Manufacture: Circa 1957 (Pre-Model Number Marking Era)
Caliber: .38 Special (.38 S&W Special CTG)
Finish: Factory Carbon Steel Blued Finish
Barrel Length: 4" Tapered Steel Barrel
Optics/Sights: Fixed Serrated Half-Moon Front Blade w/ Integrated Rear Frame Sighting Channel
Stock/Grips: Checkered Wood Target Stocks w/ Inset Gold S&W Monogram Medallions
Action: Double-Action / Single-Action (DA/SA) w/ 6-Shot Swing-Out Cylinder and Case Hardened Hammer & Trigger
Markings: Left barrel stamped "SMITH & WESSON"; right barrel stamped "38 S.&W. SPECIAL CTG."; right frame stamped w/ four-line S&W registration address; right sideplate stamped w/ large S&W Trade Mark logo; frame butt stamped w/ serial number "C482429"; cylinder extractor star stamped w/ matching serial digits "482429".
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Tracing its lineage directly back to the celebrated .38 Hand Ejector Model of 1899, the Smith & Wesson .38 Military & Police represents the most widely produced service revolver in history. Built on the iconic K-frame platform, the M&P set the gold standard for American law enforcement and military sidearms throughout the 20th century. This specific example represents a highly desirable "Pre-Model 10" manufactured in approximately 1957, right before Smith & Wesson officially assigned numerical model designations (which became the Model 10 in late 1957). Produced during the golden era of post-WWII craftsmanship, it retains desirable classic features including a pinned barrel, 5-screw/4-screw frame construction, case-hardened hammer and trigger, and a sleek 4-inch tapered "pencil" barrel profile. Finished in rich factory carbon steel bluing, it is outfitted with upgraded checkered wood target stocks with gold S&W medallions. The revolver exhibits matching serial numbers across the frame butt and cylinder extractor star ("482429"). The original factory blued finish retains deep gloss with honest high-edge wear and light handling marks earned over its nearly 70-year history. Mechanically, the cylinder locks up with trademark S&W precision, trigger pull in single action breaks crisp, and the 4-inch bore remains bright with clean, sharp rifling. This 1950s Pre-Model 10 Military & Police offers a fantastic, historic centerpiece for vintage Smith & Wesson collectors.
Contents:
This example will ship with the original Factory Serial-Matching Box and all other contents pictured above.
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 Details
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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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Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1203991461 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-09-27 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
155 |
