Here's a pic of the one I received.
http://i63.tinypic.com/2hxramt.jpg
http://i67.tinypic.com/a09clh.jpg
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Here's a pic of the one I received.
http://i63.tinypic.com/2hxramt.jpg
http://i67.tinypic.com/a09clh.jpg
Magna's and Tyler "T" grip were the trick set up here.
If you were actually carrying concealed, the wood grips wouldn't hang up on clothing or print like the Pach's.
https://i.imgur.com/q8zQuKl.jpg
Kain already nailed it, but yes, the reason we want to wax under the grips of steel pistols is to prevent rust. While this might not be an issue for guys who have weapons living in a climate controlled safe, for cops who are out in the weather, especially with the rain in the PNW, wax is there because it needs extra protection in areas which aren't wiped down or can't dry easily.
New to me Model 10-7. Being a 10-7, it was probably made in 1977. I've not yet pulled this one apart, but have rang some steel with it, and it is a joy to fire.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smith_%26_Wesson_Model_10
Quote:
Model 10 Engineering and Production Changes Timeline
10 (1957): begin stamping model number.
10-1 (1959): introduction of heavy barrel (the frame is slightly different for the heavy barrel, and changes to the standard-barrel variant were generally carried over to the heavy-barrel variant, thus the engineering changes happen in pairs)
10-2 (1961): change extractor rod thread for standard barrel
10-3 (1961): change extractor rod thread for heavy barrel, change front sight width from 1/10" to 1/8"
10-4 (1962): eliminate trigger-guard screw on standard barrel frame
10-5 (1962): change sight width from 1/10 in to 1/8 in for standard barrel
10-6 (1962): eliminate trigger-guard screw on heavy-barrel frame
10-7 (1977): change gas ring from yoke to cylinder for standard barrel
10-8 (1977): change gas ring from yoke to cylinder for heavy barrel
10-9 (1988): new yoke retention system, radius stud package, floating hand hammer nose bushing for standard barrel
10-10 (1988): new yoke retention system, radius stud package, floating hand hammer nose bushing for heavy barrel
10-11 (1997): MIM hammer/trigger + floating firing pin for standard barrel
10-12 (1997): MIM hammer/trigger + floating firing pin for heavy barrel
10-13 (2002): limited production 1899 commemorative edition
http://78.media.tumblr.com/90c29645c...g2fo1_1280.jpg
Nice wheelgun, I love those old Model 10's. :)