Smith & Wesson Model 10
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The Smith & Wesson Model 10, previously known as the Smith & Wesson .38 Hand Ejector Model of 1899, the Smith & Wesson Military & Police or the Smith & Wesson Victory Model, is a K-frame[2] revolver of worldwide popularity. In production since 1899, the Model 10 is a six-shot, .38 Special, double-action revolver with fixed sights. Over its long production run it has been available with barrel lengths of 2 in (51 mm), 3 in (76 mm), 4 in (100 mm), 5 in (130 mm), and 6 in (150 mm). Barrels of 2.5 inches (64 mm) are also known to have been made for special contracts.[3] Some 6,000,000 of the type have been produced over the years, making it the most-produced handgun of the 20th century.[4]
Smith & Wesson Model 1899 Military & Police | |
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Type | Service revolver |
Place of origin | United States |
Service history | |
In service | 1899–present |
Used by | See Users |
Wars | World War I Easter Rising Irish War of Independence World War II First Indochina War Korean War Vietnam War Bangladesh Liberation War[1] Gulf War The Troubles other conflicts |
Production history | |
Designed | 1899 |
Manufacturer | Smith & Wesson |
Produced | 1899–present |
No. built | 6,000,000+ |
Variants | 38 M&P M&P Model 1902 Model of 1905 Victory Model Model 10 |
Specifications | |
Mass | ~ 34 ounces (960 g) with standard 4 in (100 mm) barrel (unloaded) |
Barrel length |
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Cartridge | .38 Long Colt .38 Special .38/200 (.38 S&W) |
Action | Double action |
Muzzle velocity | 1,000 feet per second (300 m/s) (.38 Special) 685 feet per second (209 m/s) (.38/200) |
Feed system | 6-round cylinder |
Sights | Blade front sight, notched rear sight |