Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this limited production traditional double action semi-auto pistol today for a penny start auction, this is the Smith & Wesson Model 1076!
This example is a scarce Smith & Wesson Model 1076 Kentucky State Police pistol in 10mm. There were approximately 1200 Model 1076 Kentucky State Police Contract pistols released for sale when the KSP switched brands in 2002-2003. KSP Troopers got first dibs and those left over went on the public market. Most had the KSP logo on them, but some did not.
Whether you are a collector of State Police guns in general, Kentucky State Police guns specifically, or just a collector of Smith & Wesson handguns, this rare KSP Model 1076 10mm pistol would be an excellent addition to your collection, and should continue to be an excellent long-term investment.
This example is a scarce Smith & Wesson Model 1076 Kentucky State Police pistol in 10mm. There were approximately 1200 Model 1076 Kentucky State Police Contract pistols released for sale when the KSP switched brands in 2002-2003. KSP Troopers got first dibs and those left over went on the public market. Most had the KSP logo on them, but some did not.
Whether you are a collector of State Police guns in general, Kentucky State Police guns specifically, or just a collector of Smith & Wesson handguns, this rare KSP Model 1076 10mm pistol would be an excellent addition to your collection, and should continue to be an excellent long-term investment.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 1076
Serial: VHM0757
Caliber: 10mm
Finish: Stainless
Barrel Length: 4 1/4"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Tritium Night Sights
Stock/Grips: Factory S&W One-Piece Checkered Synthetic Wrap Around Grips
Action: DA Semi-Auto
Markings: Standard / Features the #KSP69205 on the front right side of the frame.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Smith & Wesson began development of a series of 10mm pistols in 1990 after the introduction of their line of third generation pistols. This series of 10mm pistols was developed on the Smith & Wesson Model 4506 frame.
The first production Model 1006 was manufactured in February of 1990. This was soon followed by a short run of other 10mm pistols such as the Models 1026, 1046, 1066, 1076, and 1086. The factory selected as the beginning serial number for this series as TEN0000 and these numbers were set aside as the numbered handguns. The production pistol began at serial number TEP1012.
The production of the 10mm series of pistol continued until 1995 when total production was stopped except on a special order basis. One of the important Models in this series was the Model 1076 which became the standard handgun for the FBI. The total production of the Model 1076 was 13,805 units.
The 1076 featured a SIG style frame mounted decocker, and lacked the slide mounted decocker/safety that was found on most of the Smith pistols of that era. It was a traditional double action (DA/SA). It featured a 9 round magazine standard, but rumor had it that the FBI had some extended capacity magazines that were contracted with their pistols. The “Standard Catalog of the Smith and Wesson” shows that in the heyday, the Federal Bureau of Investigation ordered 10,000 Smith and Wesson 1076’s, but due to some problems, the initial batch was rejected back to Smith and Wesson. Rework was completed, and the FBI accepted about 2,500 pistols. Another large user of the 1076 was the Kentucky State Police, who issued the pistol to all sworn personnel until the middle of last decade. KSP had a good run lasting a dozen or so years, and was pretty pleased with it. There were approximately 1200 Model 1076 Kentucky State Police Contract pistols released for sale when the KSP switched brands in 2002-2003. KSP Troopers got first dibs and those left over went on the public market. Most had the KSP logo on them, but some did not.
Many still romance with the 10mm guns to this day. The “TEN” takes many of us back to our youth, sitting in front of the television on Friday nights, watching Sonny Crockett lay waste to the bad guys of South Miami with the Bren Ten. A couple of companies still offer factory 10mm pistols, including Glock with the G20, and G29. Gray Guns Inc in Oregon offers a conversion for the all steel SIG P220 pistols to 10mm. While many tend to surround themselves with the politics of the birth, and eventual death of the 10mm cartridge in law enforcement circles, the Smith and Wesson 10xx pistols were solidly built pistols, and saw a lot of honorable service.
Contents:
This S&W is in Superb condition showing no evidence of regular consumer use or handling that we can see!
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: 1076
Serial: VHM0757
Caliber: 10mm
Finish: Stainless
Barrel Length: 4 1/4"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Tritium Night Sights
Stock/Grips: Factory S&W One-Piece Checkered Synthetic Wrap Around Grips
Action: DA Semi-Auto
Markings: Standard / Features the #KSP69205 on the front right side of the frame.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Smith & Wesson began development of a series of 10mm pistols in 1990 after the introduction of their line of third generation pistols. This series of 10mm pistols was developed on the Smith & Wesson Model 4506 frame.
The first production Model 1006 was manufactured in February of 1990. This was soon followed by a short run of other 10mm pistols such as the Models 1026, 1046, 1066, 1076, and 1086. The factory selected as the beginning serial number for this series as TEN0000 and these numbers were set aside as the numbered handguns. The production pistol began at serial number TEP1012.
The production of the 10mm series of pistol continued until 1995 when total production was stopped except on a special order basis. One of the important Models in this series was the Model 1076 which became the standard handgun for the FBI. The total production of the Model 1076 was 13,805 units.
The 1076 featured a SIG style frame mounted decocker, and lacked the slide mounted decocker/safety that was found on most of the Smith pistols of that era. It was a traditional double action (DA/SA). It featured a 9 round magazine standard, but rumor had it that the FBI had some extended capacity magazines that were contracted with their pistols. The “Standard Catalog of the Smith and Wesson” shows that in the heyday, the Federal Bureau of Investigation ordered 10,000 Smith and Wesson 1076’s, but due to some problems, the initial batch was rejected back to Smith and Wesson. Rework was completed, and the FBI accepted about 2,500 pistols. Another large user of the 1076 was the Kentucky State Police, who issued the pistol to all sworn personnel until the middle of last decade. KSP had a good run lasting a dozen or so years, and was pretty pleased with it. There were approximately 1200 Model 1076 Kentucky State Police Contract pistols released for sale when the KSP switched brands in 2002-2003. KSP Troopers got first dibs and those left over went on the public market. Most had the KSP logo on them, but some did not.
Many still romance with the 10mm guns to this day. The “TEN” takes many of us back to our youth, sitting in front of the television on Friday nights, watching Sonny Crockett lay waste to the bad guys of South Miami with the Bren Ten. A couple of companies still offer factory 10mm pistols, including Glock with the G20, and G29. Gray Guns Inc in Oregon offers a conversion for the all steel SIG P220 pistols to 10mm. While many tend to surround themselves with the politics of the birth, and eventual death of the 10mm cartridge in law enforcement circles, the Smith and Wesson 10xx pistols were solidly built pistols, and saw a lot of honorable service.
Contents:
This S&W is in Superb condition showing no evidence of regular consumer use or handling that we can see!
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.
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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.
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