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12-22-2011, 05:57 PM
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"Someday" finally came
For 20 years I`ve been saying that someday I would get a S&W model 10. But always put it off thinking that they were common as dirt and I could pick one up anytime.
But when I saw this one I couldn`t pass it by. Nickel model 10-5 from 1973. Doubt it has had a full box of ammo fired through it.  
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12-22-2011, 05:59 PM
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Re: "Someday" finally came
Well Merry Christmas, Shep - what a gem!
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12-22-2011, 06:24 PM
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Re: "Someday" finally came
Beautiful piece. Congrats.
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12-22-2011, 06:27 PM
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Re: "Someday" finally came
I love the Smith 10s. It is my opinion they are among the best shooting S&W revolvers ever produced, second only to the 586.
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12-22-2011, 06:31 PM
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Re: "Someday" finally came
The anticipation must have been as fun as the fullfillment! (Is for me , anyway)Congratulations on finally getting something you desired.
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12-22-2011, 06:49 PM
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Re: "Someday" finally came
Congrats!
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12-22-2011, 07:12 PM
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Re: "Someday" finally came
verry nice!!!! congrats on a nice piece
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12-22-2011, 08:17 PM
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Re: "Someday" finally came
should have kept my model 15
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12-22-2011, 09:19 PM
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Re: "Someday" finally came
I'm not a S&W fan but this one is very nice.
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12-22-2011, 09:46 PM
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Re: "Someday" finally came
 CONGRATULATIONS! That is one fine looking shooting iron you have found yourself the owner of. I think I am a little jealous. |
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12-22-2011, 10:50 PM
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Re: "Someday" finally came
A beauty and a great Christmas present for yourself!!
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12-23-2011, 12:20 AM
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Re: "Someday" finally came
beautiful really nice
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12-23-2011, 09:45 PM
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Re: "Someday" finally came
I had a chance at one of them in the 90's back when they were comming in as police trade ins cheap. This on was also nickel and From the mid 50's and like new for $150 and I passed it up, regretted it ever since. you did the right thing, you will not regret getting it. the 19 snubbie was a nice grab too.
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02-12-2012, 02:43 AM
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Re: "Someday" finally came
congrats
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02-12-2012, 03:56 AM
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Re: "Someday" finally came
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02-12-2012, 10:17 AM
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Re: "Someday" finally came
Nice S&W revolver and to find one in that good of shape, it's a great find.
Congrat's!
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