Revolver

Object number2011.127.169

Dateafter 1960

OriginSpringfield, MA

MediumMetal, nickel plating, wood

Credit LineGift of Pittsburgh Police Historical Association

DescriptionNickel-plated revolver with brown, wooden grips. Chamber holds six bullets. Model 10-5 .38 Special Smith & Wesson. Brass Smith & Wesson insignia on both sides of grips.Dimensions1.5 x 3.5 x 10 in. (3.8 x 8.9 x 25.4 cm)
InscriptionsOrange tag attached that reads: "NP0439 / 6-29-05".

Allegheny County Forensic Science Laboratory tag is attached to the gun.
MarksBrass Smith & Wesson insignia on both sides of grips.

Stamped on barrel is: "38 S.&W. SPECIAL CTG." On the other side is: "SMITH & WESSON"

Stamped below chamber is: "MADE IN U.S.A. / MARCAS REGISTRADAS / SMITH & WESSON / SPRINGFIELD, MASS" On the other side is: "TW(?)" with the rest scratched off.

Stamped inside chamber is: "MOD. / 10-5"

Stamped below hammer is an "S" and W" intertwined and inscribed in a circle with the word "TRADE" above and "MARK / REG. U.S. PAT. OFF." below

Etched on barrel near chamber "916353".
Historical NotesBeginning with the Model 10-5 series in the late 1960s, the tapered barrel and its trademark half moon front sight were replaced by a straight bull barrel and a sloped milled ramp front sight. Late model Model 10s are capable of handling any .38 Special cartridge produced today up to and including +P+ rounds. Part of the Pittsburgh Police Historical Association collection.

Related institution Pittsburgh Bureau of Police

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