RARE Smith & Wesson Peruvian Police Model 10-7 .38 Spl. 2″ DA/SA Revolver

SOLD FOR: $1,125.00

LSB#: LSB251029CW018

Make: Smith & Wesson

Model: Peruvian Police Model 10-7, Product Code 100101

Serial Number:  AEV7833

Year of Manufacture:  Circa 1984 / Modern. 

Caliber:  .38 Special

Action Type:  Single and Double Action Revolver with Swing-Out Cylinder

Markings:  The right side of the sideplate is stamped with the Peruvian Police Crest marked “POLICIA DE INVESTIGACIONS DEL PERU.” and with the four-line marcas registradas address. . The left of the barrel is marked “SMITH & WESSON” . The right side is marked “38 S&W SPL.”   The crane cut is marked with “MOD 10-7”.  The serial number “AEV7833” is marked on the butt of the grip frame. The left side plate is marked with the S&W monogram logo. The crane and sides of the grip frame have inspection marks. 

Barrel Length: 2″

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a fixed serrated ramp blade, painted red, forged to the tapered solid rib on the barrel. The rear sight is a square notch milled into the top strap.

Stock Configuration & Condition:  The grips are two-piece checkered walnut Magna stocks. There are a few handling marks and some of the checkering is dulled from wear. There are no chips or cracks.  Overall, the grips are in about Very Good condition. 

Type of Finish:  Blue, Case color hammer and trigger.

Finish Originality:  Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion or fouling. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates at a 10/10.

Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 95% of its metal finish. There are faint carbon rings on the face of the cylinder. There are light handling marks on the frame. There is a thin turn line in the cylinder. The screwheads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about Fine condition.  

Mechanics:  The action functions correctly. The cylinder locks up well on each chamber with light side-to-side play. The single-action trigger is crisp and the double action is smooth. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories:  Factory Box (matching)

Our Assessment: This Smith & Wesson Model 10-7 represents a scarce and well-documented international contract variant of one of the most widely issued service revolvers in history. Produced circa 1984, these revolvers were manufactured under contract for the Peruvian Policía de Investigaciones del Perú, as evidenced by the clearly stamped national police crest on the sideplate. These Model 10-7 revolvers were produced on a contract with the Peruvian Police Dept.  Apparently, there was a contract overrun and many of the models wound up in dealer hands without being exported to Peru, making this a very rare version of a S&W Model 10-7.  Contract-marked Model 10s are encountered far less frequently than standard commercial examples, and this particular Peruvian Police marking places the revolver firmly within the context of Cold War–era international law enforcement procurement.

Chambered in .38 Special and fitted with a compact 2-inch barrel, this configuration was well suited to investigative and plainclothes roles where concealability and rapid handling were essential. The tapered barrel, fixed sights, and K-frame balance deliver the familiar handling qualities that made the Model 10 a benchmark service revolver for decades. While many of these revolvers were intended for export, it is generally accepted that a portion of the contract was never delivered overseas, resulting in a limited number of overrun examples entering the commercial market still bearing their Peruvian Police markings.

This example retains approximately 95 percent of its original blued finish and presents in Fine overall condition, with only light handling marks, a thin cylinder turn line, and faint carbon rings consistent with limited use. The bore is exceptional, rating a full 10 out of 10, and the action exhibits the smooth double-action and crisp single-action pull expected of Smith & Wesson service revolvers from this period. Accompanied by its matching factory box, this Peruvian Police Model 10-7 stands as a rare and desirable contract revolver that adds genuine historical depth to any Smith & Wesson or law enforcement collection. Please see our high resolution photos for a better understanding of condition and good luck on your bids!!!

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