38 Special), after experience in the Philippines proved the previous. military ordered Smith to build revolvers chambered in the new, more powerful. This robust configuration was a blessing when the U.S. Therefore, the Model 10 was outfitted with a traditional frame for enhanced durability to withstand more punishing rounds. Modern technology can overcome this, but the metallurgy of the 1890s could not handle ammunition with smokeless powder due to the increased pressure and power. This caused top-break revolvers to have weaker frames than traditional revolvers because the frame is hinged instead of being forged from one solid piece of metal. However, an auto-ejecting revolver must be built in a top-break configuration, like a double-barrel shotgun, instead of the traditional swing-out cylinder. The elegant form of the Model 10’s cylinder ( Photo by Jim Grant) Model 10: Old fashioned even newĪuto-ejecting revolvers were popular around the late 1890s because they allowed for quicker reloads. Whereas, the Model 10 requires the user to extract them by pushing an extractor rod rearwards. Automatic ejecting revolvers, like the Webley, extract spent casings from the cylinder when the action is opened. The phrase, “hand-ejected” refers to the method of removing spent shells from the revolver’s cylinder. 38 caliber, double-action, hand-ejected revolver featuring fixed sights. The Model 10 was once known by the slightly-less cryptic moniker, “Smith & Wesson. One of my favorite being the venerable Smith & Wesson Model 10 - and the portrait of JMB is in my living room, not above my bed. I also love double-action, handcrafted firearms. These naysayers believe I only have room in my heart for single-action, handcrafted firearms. Some people suspect I have a portrait of John Moses Browning hung above my headboard. It’s no secret that I love 1911 handguns. 357 Performance Center Model 18 Classic Model 19-5 through 19-8 Model 19-P Peruvian Contract, no sights, scarce Model 19-7. 44 Magnum (Pre-Model 29) Model 1917 Heritage Model 13. 38 Special Revolvers 38-44 Heavy Duty (Pre-Model 20). 38 Chiefs Special Airweight (Pre-Model 37). 38 M&P Airweight (Pre-Model 12) K-38 Masterpiece (Pre-Model 14) K-38 Combat Masterpiece (Pre-Model 15). 38/200 British Service Revolver (Model K200) Victory Model K-200 British Service Revolver Baby Aircrewman. 32-20 Hand Ejector Model of 1905 4th Change. 32-20 Hand Ejector Model of 1905 3rd Change. 32-20 Hand Ejector Model of 1905 2nd Change. 32-20 Hand Ejector Model of 1905 1st Change. 32-20 Hand Ejector Model of 1902 1st Change. 32-20 Hand Ejector 2nd Model (Model of 1902). 32 Regulation Police (Postwar) Pre-Model 31. 32 Hand Ejector Model of 1903, 1st through 5th Change. 22-32 Kit Gun Airweight (Pre-Model 43) K-22 2nd Model / K22 Masterpiece K-22 3rd Model / K22 Masterpiece (postwar) K-22 Combat Masterpiece (Pre-Model 18).

Smith and wesson model 10 parts diagram