S&W Model 10-7 3" Barrel

txfeller

January 29, 2011 05:16

A while back I inherited this gun. It was still in the box with all the paperwork etc. Everything is pristine. But since this is a gun that will continue to be handed down, I'm really not concerned with value, date, etc.

But I am curious about the 3" barrel, and wondering how uncommon it is for one of these to have a factory 3" barrel. Also, if anyone knows how long the production run was for the 10-7 I would appreciate that info.

Thanks in advance for any replies.

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  nmyers

  January 29, 2011 05:51

  According to the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson by Supica & Nahas, the M10-7 was made only in 1977. They also say that the 3" barrel was available on special order until the 1980's when that barrel length was cataloged. They indicate that there was a special run of the M10-7 with 3" barrel made for Australian police, so I would guess that yours could be from the overrun.
  
  If it were my gun, I'd keep it in the safe. It's a gem that you are unlikely to ever see again.
  
  Neal

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  txfeller

  January 29, 2011 14:21

  Hey Neal, thank you very much for the info. Actually, 1977 fits perfectly.
  
  My dad semi retired in 1977. To fight off boredom and make a little mad money, he intended to work part time for a friend of his that had started a security company. Soon after, he was upset that they wouldn't let him carry a gun on the job. I just took for granted that he was planning to carry his 45. Evidently he had ordered this smith, and when he found he couldn't carry it, just wrapped it up and put it away. We didn't even know he had it until after he passed away.
  
  So here it sits. A pristine unfired 10-7 with a 3" barrel. Don't worry, Neal. It will only come out of the safe for periodic inspections and fresh oil.

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