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Smith & Wesson Model 10 Military & Police



Overview

M10 M&P

S&W Model 10 Military & Police from 1912.
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Origin
United States
Type
Revolver
Entered service
1899
Status
In service
Development
1899
Developer
United States - Smith & Wesson
Production
1899 - present
Producer
United States - Smith & Wesson
Number produced
Over 6 million
Designations
.38 Hand Ejector (original name)
Model 1899
Smith & Wesson K-Frame
K-38 Combat Masterpiece
Smith & Wesson Victory model

Description

Introduction

The Smith & Wesson Model 10 Military & Police is a pre World War 2 era revolver of US origin. It was developed in 1899 and remains in production today. It is an iconic revolver and over 6 million units have been produced. The Model 10 designation was introduced after World War 2 and it was called the .38 Hand Ejector at first. The Model 10 Military & Police is often abbreviated as M10 M&P.

Design

The M10 M&P is a double action revolver with a frame mounted cylinder release latch. It has been produced with barrel lengths between 2 and 6 inches, with 4 inches being most common.

Firepower

The M10 M&P is mostly chambered in .38 Special. The original model used the .38 Long Colt round and those supplied to commonwealth nations used the .38/200 Smith & Wesson round. The M10 M&P has a 6 round cylinder. The effective range is reported to be 40 meters.

Users

The M10 M&P was widely used by US and Commonwealth forces during World War 2. After the war many were exported all over the world for both military and law enforcement use. The M10 M&P was also widely used by many US and foreign law enforcement agencies throughout many decades. The M10 M&P remains in use today, although many have been replaced by pistols.

Variants

M10 M&P

S&W Model 10 Military & Police from 1974. Note the 2.5 inch barrel.
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Post World War 2 models

Model 10 Military & Police
Standard version chambered in .38 Special. Available with barrel lengths of 2, 2.5, 3, 5 and 6 inches. Stainless steel version is called Model 64.
Model 12 Military & Police Airweight
Lightweight model with aluminum alloy frame and 2 inch barrel. Produced from 1953 to 1986.
Model 13 Military & Police
Heavy barrel version of the M10 chambered in .357 Magnum. Introduced in 1973. Available with 3 or 4 inch barrel. Stainless steel version is called Model 65.
Model 15 Combat Masterpiece
Improved Model 10, initially known as K-38 Combat Masterpiece. Features adjustable rear sight. Produced from 1947 to 1999.

M10 M&P

S&W Victory model chambered in .38/200.
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Early models

.38 Hand Ejector
Original model chambered in .38 Long Colt.
.38 Military & Police
Renamed .38 Hand Ejector when acquired by US Army and Navy.
.38 Military & Police M1902
Simplified model chambered in .38 Special. Available with barrel lengths of 4, 5, 6 and 6.5 inches.
.38 Military & Police M1905
Improved model with enlarged sights. Chambered in .38 Special. Available with barrel lengths of 4, 5 and 6.5 inches.
Victory model
Produced during World War 2 for Commonwealth nations. Chambered in .38/200 instead of .38 Special. About 570.000 produced with barrel lengths of 4 and 5 inches.

Details

Facts Model 10 (4 inch) Model 10 (3 inch) Model 12 Airweight Model 13 (3 inch) Model 15 (4 inch) Victory model (4 inch)
General
Origin
United States
Type
Revolver
Caliber
Caliber
.38 Special
Feed system
6 round cylinder
Barrel length
102 mm
Muzzle velocity
300 m/s
Operation
Action
Double action
Rate of fire
Semi-automatic
Dimensions
Length
237 mm
Weight
0.91 kg empty
Sights
Mechanical
Iron sights, blade front and longitudinal groove rear

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