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Rufus T Firefly · February 20, 2011, 11:51 PM

I have a S&W Model 10 on the way. The only description I have is that there is some pitting in the barrel. I am told it only has 8 rounds thru it. (from a very reliable source). It was an Naval Pilot Officer Sidearm. Most likely from about 1943-1944. I don't have any info on the SN and markings yet so it could be worth $100 - $1200. Just don
t know yet.

Like I said, only 8 rounds for qualifying but it has not had any upkeep that I know of. "Some Pitting" is very vague, I know, I am wondering what is too much and I am chomping to get it.

I am using a semi-auto now so what I currently know about revolver up keep could be written on the head of a pin.

I am under the assumption that since lead is weaker than steel, it may not be very accurate, but it would not be a safety hazard.

Thanks for any info.

February 20, 2011, 11:51 PM	#1
Rufus T Firefly Junior member Join Date: January 30, 2011 Location: MN Posts: 174	How much barrel pitting is too much? I have a S&W Model 10 on the way. The only description I have is that there is some pitting in the barrel. I am told it only has 8 rounds thru it. (from a very reliable source). It was an Naval Pilot Officer Sidearm. Most likely from about 1943-1944. I don't have any info on the SN and markings yet so it could be worth $100 - $1200. Just don t know yet. Like I said, only 8 rounds for qualifying but it has not had any upkeep that I know of. "Some Pitting" is very vague, I know, I am wondering what is too much and I am chomping to get it. I am using a semi-auto now so what I currently know about revolver up keep could be written on the head of a pin. I am under the assumption that since lead is weaker than steel, it may not be very accurate, but it would not be a safety hazard. Thanks for any info.