smoothshooter
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Wax it maybe, wipe it down once in a while with Break-Free CLP or something similar, and don’t worry about it.
Worn Model 10-6, seeking date of mfg & opinions on cerakote/parkerizing etc options
- Thread starter Jboogie
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There was a time—not too long ago—when $300 Model 10s in excellent mechanical and fair cosmetic shape could be found everywhere. Those days are gone, never to return.
IMHO this gun should be left exactly as found and shot with frequency.
IMHO this gun should be left exactly as found and shot with frequency.
SGT ROCK 11B
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The previous owner/cop maintained it well. Likely his children or grandchildren sold it after he past.
I would leave it "as is" and its a great working/fighting revolver.
Do not use steel wool on that gun or any gun for that matter. Just clean with oil and cloth or Q-tips. I'm not really sure what you are asking about as it looks completely normal.
That revolver looks fine just the way it is. I'd say it's worth more in it's present condition. Refinishing it would lower the value. If it were mine, it would be a shooter.
VaTom
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Would leave as is. Case hardened colors on trigger and hammer are nice. Here is an example of a refinished 1917 commercial. It was refinished by a previous owner). I bought it at auction for great price. It is a matte blue/black and you can tell it had some pitting especially under the stocks prior to the refinish so I can understand why it was done. You would probably spend as much on a refinish as you did for the revolver. Spend the money on some period correct stocks.
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VaTom
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Assume you took off pachmyer grips and checked / cleaned under them. If they have been on a long time could be some pitting under them. Enjoy your Model 10.
RM Vivas
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I'd say leave it alone; the wear tells a story.
Specifically, it tells the story of how New York City Patrolman Michael MCGUINNESS, shield #29459, bought that gun from the Equipment Bureau on 30MAY73 and started his career with NYPD.
If you don't want it, send me the contact info; always have room in the armory for another piece of reasonably priced NYPD Problem Solving Equipment.
Best,
RM Vivas
EDITED TO ADD: Obviously MCGUINNESS is a name common in NYPD. Having said that, in the mid-1980's there was a SGT MCGUINNESS running major cases out of Queens. His team made some major crack collars in the mid-80's. Same guy?
Specifically, it tells the story of how New York City Patrolman Michael MCGUINNESS, shield #29459, bought that gun from the Equipment Bureau on 30MAY73 and started his career with NYPD.
If you don't want it, send me the contact info; always have room in the armory for another piece of reasonably priced NYPD Problem Solving Equipment.
Best,
RM Vivas
EDITED TO ADD: Obviously MCGUINNESS is a name common in NYPD. Having said that, in the mid-1980's there was a SGT MCGUINNESS running major cases out of Queens. His team made some major crack collars in the mid-80's. Same guy?
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The extent of your records and your keen eye for a noteworthy example never cease to impress. Great info. OP, keep that gun oiled and as-is!
Ditto all of that. The color-case hardening on that hammer and trigger looks GREAT. If you decide to spruce it up that is one thing you don't want to touch!
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No, it won't look nicer. It will look terrible, and reduce the value of that fine revolver. NEVER SPRAY PAINT A COLT OR S&W HANDGUN!!!
The gun if perfect as-is, even with the rubber grips IMHO.
Thanks everyone for chiming in. I took it to the range today and it shoots GREAT! I'm not a particularly good revolver shooter especially with the fixed groove style sights, but I was pleasantly surprised by how well it shot at 15 yards. I did have a single light primer strikes out of 150 rounds, but I chalk that up to the Norma 38spl having harder primers.
I hear what you all are saying on not messing with the finish. Especially when you add in that I'd probably pay nearly what I paid for the gun to have anything halfway decent done, it probably doesn't make much sense. I'll just keep it in a thin coat of Renaissance Wax when in the safe and see how it goes.
I hear what you all are saying on not messing with the finish. Especially when you add in that I'd probably pay nearly what I paid for the gun to have anything halfway decent done, it probably doesn't make much sense. I'll just keep it in a thin coat of Renaissance Wax when in the safe and see how it goes.
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otis24
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Worn? That’s called character; patina! I have a Ruger Security Six that I just obtained which is in similar condition. I thought about Cerakoting it but just couldn’t do it at this juncture.
WOW! That is some very good and specific information. Thank you so much for looking into it. With that sort of detail, it almost seems like tampering with history to mess with the gun at all. Based on how well it shot for me today, I can see why Ofc McGuinness would have full confidence in this wheelgun being the one riding in his holster. Very cool.
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otis24
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I love the Pachmayr Gripper Pro grips. It took some scouring of eBay but I was able to find a set for my Ruger Security Six. My favorite revolver grips.
otis24
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I purchased a 10-6 in similar condition a few months back (6 months ago?). I paid $400 and thought that was a pretty good deal. Mine was part of a shipment that was sent to the Director of Public Security in Amman Jordan in 1978. I was able to get a copy of the factory invoice showing where/when it shipped.
I have a 150-series (longback) Security Six that I like a lot, but boy is it impossible to find replacement grips.. I ordered a set of Ruger Tyler T-Grips back in August, he cashed my check and I've heard nothing since... I heard he had long lead times but I'm still a little disappointed. Oh well, one day maybe I'll find a set.
Anywho, more good news: I took the grips off to verify there was no rust or pitting and it looks nearly pristine under the Pachmayr grips. I added a healthy coat of Renaissance Wax and put them back on. Into the gun-safe it goes, right next to the Model 19-4 I also just picked up recently (for $500, see my other post).
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Jboogie - going back to the hammer and trigger make sure you ren wax those also. Glad no rust under the grips. Great NYPD connection. What state are you in - interesting to know the guns travels.
Your T grip should be coming along in a few months based on my last order (8 months) and what I read on the forum. You won’t get any communication from them or be able to contact them. They will just show up one day.
As to your Security Six - as you noted grips for 150 series hard to find. This is the only company I could find that makes them:
150 Series Archives - Texas Grips
Your T grip should be coming along in a few months based on my last order (8 months) and what I read on the forum. You won’t get any communication from them or be able to contact them. They will just show up one day.
As to your Security Six - as you noted grips for 150 series hard to find. This is the only company I could find that makes them:
150 Series Archives - Texas Grips
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Jack Flash
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Tyler is notoriously slow at filling orders. I had to wait 11 months for my last one. They have been saying they are catching up for years now, but the wait time doesn't change. Maybe you will get lucky.
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