Can't be answered without a DETAILED description of ALL markings, barrel length, finish, grips, sights, box, accessories, papers, condition.
Yes The model 10 is a 38 special revolver that may be cocked for single action and also operated in double action by trigger pull alone.
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Depends, A "Single Action" revolver, such as the Colt Peacemaker, carried in the old West, DID have to be cocked before each shot. A "Double Action" revolver, such as a current day Smith & Wesson, does not require that the hammer be cocked- it CAN be- or the trigger can be pulled, and the hammer will rise and fall.
It is a dual action revolver
The main difference between a single action revolver and a double action revolver lies in the mechanism of firing. In a single action revolver, the shooter must manually cock the hammer before each shot, which also rotates the cylinder to align the next round. In contrast, a double action revolver allows the shooter to either pull the trigger to both cock the hammer and release it, or manually cock the hammer for a lighter trigger pull. This makes double action revolvers generally faster to fire in succession.
You take it to someone who specializes in them.
It is a double action pistol
Yes their a good single action revolver
The main difference between a single action (SA) and a double action (DA) revolver lies in how the trigger operates. In a single action revolver, the trigger only releases the hammer after it has been manually cocked, requiring two distinct actions to fire. In contrast, a double action revolver can both cock and release the hammer with a single pull of the trigger, allowing for quicker shooting without the need to manually cock the gun each time. This difference affects the speed and ease of firing in various situations.
1873 was the date of the first one.
Smith and Wesson did not make single action revolvers in 44-40. 1,200 #3 New Model single actions made in 44-40, I have one, seen several. Value is 20+% than 44 Russian, more in prem. cond. 1870's-1880's Value-poor in the 8-900's fine in the 4-6000's
depends on the model revolver. single action just in front of trigger guard............ modern revolver bottom of butt............