Scored a classic at the PGCA show

[TonyF]

S&W Model 10. Pre lock. Pinned barrel

Looks NIB.

[GRoPA]

Is that the one you were talking about at the show today?

Looks good. I love old S&W blueing

[TonyF]

Is that the one you were talking about at the show today?

Looks good. I love old S&W blueing

Yes it is.

[Frenchy]

Tony, I have the perfect holster for it. Just for you... Free if you want it. Its a duty pd holster.

[TonyF]

Tony, I have the perfect holster for it. Just for you... Free if you want it. Its a duty pd holster.

OK. Thanks.

[vetter3006]

Beautiful smith you found. Great job.Let us know how she shoots.

[D-FENS]

What is a pinned barrel?

I have a Smith & Wesson Model 36, it seems like an oldie kind of and has the really deep blueing. Is mine pinned?

You mentioned at the GS that I should look for an older model. Is there a date and/or model range I should be looking at?

Thanks for sharing.

EDIT: So it's a .38? Is there any difference between that and the 36 except the barrel size? I think mine is a J Frame but I don't know the difference between that and a K frame.

EDIT II: Is this the same gun?

[TonyF]

What is a pinned barrel?

I have a Smith & Wesson Model 36, it seems like an oldie kind of and has the really deep blueing. Is mine pinned?

I'd have to see yours. If you look at the close up view where the barrel screws into the receiver, in the top strap there is a very small pin. This pin indexes the barrel to ensure the front and rear sights are plumb. S&W doesn't do that anymore and *occasionally* you'll see non pinned barrel slightly canted.

You mentioned at the GS that I should look for an older model.

I recommended an older model so as to avoid the internal lock present on current models.

Is there a date and/or model range I should be looking at?

I don't know enough about S&W manufacture dates to advise.

EDIT: So it's a .38?

Yes, 38 spl.

Is there any difference between that and the 36 except the barrel size? I think mine is a J Frame but I don't know the difference between that and a K frame.

Your 36 is a 5 shot J frame. My Model 10 is a 6 shot K frame. Frame size is the difference.

EDIT II: Is this the same gun?

Yes. Basically. Except that the post war models have improved lock work over the pre WW2 and WW2 victory models.

[Frenchy]

Tony's Picture, you can clearly see in the circle the pin, this locks the barrel in alignment with the body, newer models do not have this, my mod 66 is not pinned, but now it is locked with locktite.