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November 17, 2008
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I haven't brought out the ole Model 10 ( I think that's what it is) because I am a Dan man, but new member David Abney's collection of old service revolvers made me say why not. According to my family historian ( aunt Daisy) who gave me the revolver, this was the service weapon of my great grandfather who was a Georgia County Sheriff in the early 1900's. I do not know if he always had this revolver but it obviously has seen many a lump and bump over the years. When I was a small child it stayed under my Grandmothers pillow. The plan is for it to pass on to my youngest one day.
LB
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March 2, 2008
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That is sure a tired old gun, but it sure has a lot of LIFE in it. I think it's perfect just the way it is.
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January 22, 2008
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Very cool piece of family history you have!
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February 22, 2009
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Gotta love the family's heirloom Smiths.
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February 11, 2010
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Nice LB , Congrats 
I just fixed one for Bro-in-law a few months back, it was his fathers
sevice pistol for 30 years local PD , was bought used and previosly a
military M&P 10 "V" model with US Property roll marks.
Bro-n-law had it for 15 years and never shot it because the crane/ cylinder
would slide out of frame. I ordered and replaced the crane lock screw
(ordered from Numrich) and now she is back in service.
-Blacktop
May 17, 2010
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Thats' some good stuff LB. As I have gotten older, and been kindly remembered with family heirlooms, I have come to the conclusion that the item itself is only part of the treasure. The full treasure is revealed in the stories and memories passed on on along with the item. I have many items where the story has been lost, and though I can pass on the item, I fear the that without the story, the new heirs may not fully appreciate the fully the family treasure. I hope you take the time and effort to gather up the stories and even write them down. The stories are the soul of the heirloom.
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December 26, 2010
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That's really nice. I really like the grips. And the family history is irreplaceable. Heirloom guns are really cool.
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January 24, 2009
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That is really cool, that gun's value is priceless. I wish someone in my family had passed an old gun to me, but alas.
That's ok, my kids will end up with one...gotta start the tradition somewhere, right? My Daughter has already laid claim to my Security Six, when I croak.
January 8, 2011
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Here is a "not so tired" old S&W. It hasn't been fired since probably 1960. I remember coming home from college and shooting it. I got it when my parents passed away in 2000. My dad bought it from an old country store owner in probably 1959. I don't know if the store owner was the original owner or not. He bought it and kept it under the counter at his somewhat remote country store. One day a man came in and tried to rob him. He pulled this .32 S&W Long out and killed the guy.
After that the store owner didn't want the gun any longer and closed the store. That's when dad bought the gun for $35. I don't know what model this gun is. There is no model shown anywhere on it. It has serial numbers but no model. Anybody want to guess?
Hossman 
February 20, 2008
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Great old pistolas - what beauties....oil them up and
place them on display~!
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January 24, 2009
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Hoss, no idea on the model.
If you posted that pic on the Smiff site, you'd probably have an answer in 10 minutes.
Thanks for showing it off.
February 11, 2010
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Hossman said:
Here is a "not so tired" old S&W. It hasn't been fired since probably 1960. I remember coming home from college and shooting it. I got it when my parents passed away in 2000. My dad bought it from an old country store owner in probably 1959. I don't know if the store owner was the original owner or not. He bought it and kept it under the counter at his somewhat remote country store. One day a man came in and tried to rob him. He pulled this .32 S&W Long out and killed the guy.
After that the store owner didn't want the gun any longer and closed the store. That's when dad bought the gun for $35. I don't know what model this gun is. There is no model shown anywhere on it. It has serial numbers but no model. Anybody want to guess?
Hossman
Hossman, that would be what they call a "Pre model 10 M&P"
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January 8, 2011
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Thanks Blacktop. I really have had no interest in this gun since I got it in 1997, 3 years before parents died. It had been in a drawer since the '60s and I have had it just hanging in my gun safe since then. It may be chrome but I don't really know. The frame is shinny and the barrel is dull. It has scuff marks and a couple of very small brown spots on it. The action is very stiff. Actually it is pretty nasty inside probably. Anybody want to recommend how to bring the appearance to life?
I got a haircut today at a barber shop owned by a man 78 years old. I mentioned this gun and the situation and he remembered the shooting I referred to earlier, even gave me the name of the store owner. He died many years ago. I will pass this and other guns on to someone, I'm already 72. I have only one son and have not seen or heard from him since 1985 so I'm not sure who will get my guns. I think, last count, 42 total. It's a sad situation having no family. I envy the members here who can shoot with their kids.
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January 8, 2011
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I took the old Smiff to the gun shop to get it cleaned up. The action was rather sluggish and I don't know squat about a Smiff. I know for a fact that it has not had any attentiion in 52 years. The owner looked up my gun in some book. This model was made between 1917 and 1942. Based on the s/n he says it was made in the late '30. I had no idea that it was that old. He commented on how nice the grips were. He estimated that the gun in this condition would bring approx. $500. I left it with him to clean. Then I'm taking it home and park it in the gun safe. .32 long is too expensive to blow into the wind plus I'd rather shoot a Dan.
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February 11, 2010
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Hossman, the early 32 and 38 were both called M&P's some where along the
line the 38 got designated the model 10 and the 32 evolved into the model
30. Yours sounds to be one of the early models that would simply be a
32 M&P. Putting the serial number to the exact year can make a big difference
in value, anywhere from $400 to $2000 give or take. Other than some
oil and a wipe down I would do nothing to the appearance.
-Blacktop
January 8, 2011
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I left it with him to clean the inside. Turns out it is a nickel rather than chrome. I'm sure the side plate has never been off. Double action was gritty and single action was hard to pull the hammer back, seemed to have a hard spot on the way back. I read somewhere you could send the description to S&W and for $30 they would give you the year it was made. Unless I wanted to sell it I don't think I will spend that money.
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November 17, 2008
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I read somewhere you could send the description to S&W and for $30 they would give you the year it was made. Unless I wanted to sell it I don't think I will spend that money.
Yes they will, I didn't spend the money either. Right now "we" 
are the best place to go for your Dan history! And we are free.
LB
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February 11, 2010
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You can drop S&W an email or give them a call and they will tell you
what year it was made if thats all your looking for. The $30 fee will
get you more info like what store/shop ordered the gun back in the
day, any changes or improvments, ect.
-Blacktop
January 8, 2011
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Thanks, Blacktop. Nice to know. I just may do that.
On a personal note: I made the statement in post #13 that I didn't have anyone to leave my guns to, that I have had no contact with my son since 1985. I have prayed for a relationship with him for 26 years.
Yesterday I was notified that my x-wife, his mother, died on Tuesday. He has sent me word by my sister that he wants me to call him in about a week. He needs time to get some details taken care of. I cannot tell you what that means to me and how much I look forward to a conversation with him. I just hope that I can keep my composure. I'm very emotional right now. 
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