how old is my s&w .38 - The Firearms Forum

2 guns · 12-08-2011, 06:10 PM

just bought an unfired s&w model 10-6 in the box with paper work and cleanig rod in the blue cardboard box.ser. # 2d42xxx.can anyone date it for me and give approximate value?

thanks,
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Model195Fan · 12-08-2011, 06:54 PM

Clearly 1977. I don't know values very well, so I would guess $300-400, but I could well be wrong. It might be more, and it's certainly something I would rather have than a new gun costing more. The folks at the S&W forum could probably give you a better idea of what one would go for. Being NIB is certainly worth something.

Jim Hauff · 12-08-2011, 07:12 PM

32nd Ed. of "THE BLUE BOOK..." has 100%/NIB at $595.

todd51 · 12-08-2011, 07:32 PM

I've been watching the prices of the Smith revolvers lately at the local shows and I would expect to see your gun priced at +/- $550.00 in my neck of the woods. I recently purchased a Nickel Model 19-4 almost NIB for $550 and a Model 27-3 in the same condition for $600 just to give you an idea of prices here. Your gun for sure will not go down in price and is a great addition to any one's collection.

Telcotech · 12-09-2011, 10:33 AM

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How bout a pic or two?? I purchased a 10-6 last March at a local gun show that is in 90% + condition w/ a Safariland basket weave leather holster & leather pistol rug for $390 out the door. I love the gun, it has a great trigger and is accurate. Mine dates as a '77 also and has the 4" heavy barrel w/ nice S&W target grips. Shoot that sucker and enjoy !!

Joanleezach · 12-09-2011, 09:54 PM

I bought the same revolver last month for $350 and it is in good shape and has been reblued, maybe someone can tell me what a Colt Commando 38 special is worth, there are NO serial numbers, but on top of the barrel is Colts ptfa Hartford Cn USA, under that is PT Aug 5 1884, July 4 1905 Oct 5 1928, the Colt Commando is on the left side of the barrel under that is 38 Special, ther is a number 8 on the left side of the frame to the left of the hammer

StoneChimney · 12-10-2011, 05:48 AM

The Colt Commando does have a serial number. It is stamped on the frame and visible when you open the cylinder. If it truly does not have a serial number then the original serial number has been removed, which is a problem.

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2 guns Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: wv Posts: 41	how old is my s&w .38 just bought an unfired s&w model 10-6 in the box with paper work and cleanig rod in the blue cardboard box.ser. # 2d42xxx.can anyone date it for me and give approximate value? thanks, 2 guns -->

12-08-2011, 06:54 PM	#2
Model195Fan V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: MA Posts: 64	Re: how old is my s&w .38 Clearly 1977. I don't know values very well, so I would guess $300-400, but I could well be wrong. It might be more, and it's certainly something I would rather have than a new gun costing more. The folks at the S&W forum could probably give you a better idea of what one would go for. Being NIB is certainly worth something.

12-08-2011, 07:12 PM	#3
Jim Hauff Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 2,980	Re: how old is my s&w .38 32nd Ed. of "THE BLUE BOOK..." has 100%/NIB at $595. __________________ Jim Hauff ~ H&R Collector In Memory of Bill Goforth and Jim Ritchie

12-08-2011, 07:32 PM	#4
todd51 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Central, Ohio Contributor Posts: 2,571	Re: how old is my s&w .38 I've been watching the prices of the Smith revolvers lately at the local shows and I would expect to see your gun priced at +/- $550.00 in my neck of the woods. I recently purchased a Nickel Model 19-4 almost NIB for $550 and a Model 27-3 in the same condition for $600 just to give you an idea of prices here. Your gun for sure will not go down in price and is a great addition to any one's collection. __________________ Retired Praefectus Vigilum NRA Endowment Member

12-09-2011, 10:33 AM	#5
Telcotech V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North Central Iowa Posts: 253	Re: how old is my s&w .38 2 guns- How bout a pic or two?? I purchased a 10-6 last March at a local gun show that is in 90% + condition w/ a Safariland basket weave leather holster & leather pistol rug for $390 out the door. I love the gun, it has a great trigger and is accurate. Mine dates as a '77 also and has the 4" heavy barrel w/ nice S&W target grips. Shoot that sucker and enjoy !!

12-09-2011, 09:54 PM	#6
Joanleezach Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 1	Re: how old is my s&w .38 I bought the same revolver last month for $350 and it is in good shape and has been reblued, maybe someone can tell me what a Colt Commando 38 special is worth, there are NO serial numbers, but on top of the barrel is Colts ptfa Hartford Cn USA, under that is PT Aug 5 1884, July 4 1905 Oct 5 1928, the Colt Commando is on the left side of the barrel under that is 38 Special, ther is a number 8 on the left side of the frame to the left of the hammer

12-10-2011, 05:48 AM	#7
StoneChimney Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,087	Re: how old is my s&w .38 The Colt Commando does have a serial number. It is stamped on the frame and visible when you open the cylinder. If it truly does not have a serial number then the original serial number has been removed, which is a problem. __________________ Full service gunsmithing and firearm manufacturing shop. Licensed FFL 07/02 Manufacturer. Visit our website!