As with all Spanish production from this period, the exact details vary wildly between examples and shop, though the hammer is often an obvious external difference from a proper Model 10. Like the Ruby Pistol these were purchased in large numbers by France (in the Mle 1892 Revolver's 8x27mm SR cartridge) during World War I to address a handgun shortage. Many Spanish shops produced copies of the Model 10. According to the FBI, the Model 10 is the most purchased handgun in the US. As of 2000 over six million M&P/Model 10's had been manufactured by Smith & Wesson. Formerly known as the "Military and Police" (M&P), the Smith & Wesson Model 10 is the most successful police revolver in history and can be seen in countless movies. There was also a special run of the Model 10 with a 2.5" Heavy Barrel made for the Michigan State Police in the 1970's. Barrels came in 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6-inch versions. From 1960 until today it was fitted with a heavier barrel and ramped front sight. 38 Smith & Wesson for the British Commonwealth. WWII models ( Smith & Wesson Victory Model) were also chambered in. 38 Long Colt/.38 Special and occasionally. Earlier versions, including the forerunner model of 1899 up until 1960, had thin barrels and a rounded front sight. It uses the K-frame size, like the Smith & Wesson Model 15 and Model 19. The Smith & Wesson Model 10 is a classic police revolver used by police and military on most continents from the earlyġ900's until this day. This Spanish-manufactured clone of M&P revolver was widely used by French army during WW1. Orbea Revolver 1892 Espagnol - 8 x 27mm M1892.
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