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kylew
The firing pin on my model 10 is broken. Can you replace the pin or do you have to replace the hammer with a new one? Thanks...Ben
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  • kylew
    Anyone tell me the date of birth of my S&W Model 10 ser. # D533030 38 special. Any info is appreciated. Terrill
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  • givette
    Dunno. The 'CVA' designated carriers were first fielded in the Forrestal (CVA 59) back in 1954.

    Enterprise was a CVA, with engineering gutted to accomodate Nuclear Power..and it's designation was officially CVA(N)65.

    The Nimitz class is structurally, and dimensionally completely different, and carries the designation CVN.

    So, about the CVA65 on the backstrap..I would try and get further documentation. Perhaps some Navy-type lifers reading this can direct you to a property list somewhere. Best, Joe

    EDIT-added info..

    If the sidearm were property of one of the squadrons (therefore worn by pilots)..it would have the squadron designation stamped onto it. Perhaps ships' Master At Arms equipment? Best I could do. Good luck! Joe

    PS..since I failed in rendering a direct answer, I'll delete this post as the responses approach the ten post limit. (We're only allocated ten responses per query in this forum). Best again, Joe
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  • badsbsnf81
    For about 50 USD you can get it lettered by Roy Jinks at S&W
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  • lcdrdanr
    It is possible it was part of the armory of the Big E at one time although good luck finding records to prove it. Two Frigates that I was on stamped the small arms in the arms locker with designators i.e. FFG-6 1; FFG-6 2; etc. denoting a guided missile frigate number 6 (USS Julius A. Furer) piece number 1, piece number 2, etc.. We had no S&W's although it is true that the aviators had them, Helo pilots who deployed with us had their own weapons and did not use ships issue as I recall.

    I do not recall ever seeing a black shoe sailor (surface sailor) carrying a revolver in an official capacity, all security, rovers, QD, etc carried 1911's. If you didn't carry a .45 you had either a Remington 870 or an M14 on every ship I was on.

    Dan R
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  • kylew
    To Joe and Dan, Thank you for the feedback it is always very helpful. I do believe the arm was from the Big 'E' but in the end it does not matter. I found this model 10 in a local pawn shop and it is heart breaking to me to think some child of a warrior got rid of it. Oh what a story it could tell. On a related topic I never served but I want to thank the two of you for your service. Weather you came under fire or not makes no difference to me, you deserve my respect. My brother has been MIA for 42 years. He went missing on mothers day in 1968. Mothers day is always a little tough for my family. I have been a DOD contractor for 32 yrs. I spend time each week "on base" and I have high hopes that in some small way I get it and that maybe I have helped the cause a little. Thank you, Kyle
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  • nmyers
    I am unaware that US Property M10's were ever sold to the public.

    Since you just bought it from a pawn shop, the odds are good that your local police would be willing to check it against the Treasury Dept list of stolen guns. Better to know now, rather than after the pawn shop is no longer in business.

    Neal
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