Smith & Wesson Lew Horton Heritage Series Model 10-9 .38 Special 4″ Heavy
SOLD FOR: $1,025.00
LSB#: LSB250608WJ038
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: 10-9, Lew Horton / Performance Center “Heritage Series”
Serial Number: CRS0088
Year of Manufacture: Circa early 2000s
Caliber: .38 Special
Action Type: Double Action / Single Action Revolver with Swing-Out Cylinder
Barrel Length: 4” Heavy Barrel
Markings:
The left side of the barrel is marked “SMITH & WESSON”. The right side of the barrel is marked “38 S.&W. SPECIAL CTG.”. The right side of the frame is marked with the four-line Marcas Registradas address. The left side of the frame is rollmarked with the S&W logo. The yoke cut is marked “MOD. 10-9” with the serial “CRS0088”. The butt is also stamped “CRS0088”.
Sights / Optics:
The front sight is a forged serrated ramp, painted red. The rear sight is a square notch integral to the topstrap.
Stock Configuration & Condition:
The grips are checkered walnut Magna-style stocks with S&W silver medallions, cut for a square butt frame. The checkering is sharp and the panels show only faint handling wear, with no cracks or chips. The grips are in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish:
Blued barrel and cylinder, Turnbull-applied color case-hardened frame and crane.
Finish Originality:
Original.
Bore Condition:
The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion visible. It is not unfired, but extremely clean. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9.5/10.
Overall Condition:
This revolver retains about 95-98% of its original finish. There are only faint handling marks and the lightest operational wear. The cylinder shows only a thin, faint turn line. The case colors are vivid and striking. The screw heads are sharp, and the markings are clear. Overall, this revolver rates in Excellent condition.
Mechanics:
The action functions correctly. The lock-up is tight with no play, and the timing is correct on all six chambers. The double-action is smooth, and the single-action break is crisp. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories:
This revolver comes in its original blue S&W plastic case with matching end label, factory paperwork, and safety lock. The factory case label confirms the model, caliber, 4” heavy barrel, blued/case-hardened finish, square butt frame, and matching serial number.
Our Assessment:
In 2001, Lew Horton Distributors and the Smith & Wesson Performance Center announced the “Heritage Series,” a special run of classic revolvers upgraded with Turnbull Restoration’s legendary color case-hardening. Among them was the Model 10-9—already one of the most iconic service revolvers ever built—reimagined with heirloom-quality finishing that transformed a duty gun into a collector’s prize.
This revolver, serial CRS0088, is a textbook example. The vivid Turnbull case colors play across the frame and crane, contrasting beautifully with the deep blue barrel and cylinder. It has a forged 4″ heavy barrel with a painted red ramp sight, square butt frame, and checkered walnut stocks. Its bore rates a clean 9.5/10, and the revolver shows only a faint turn line, suggesting minimal use.
For collectors of modern Smith & Wessons, the Heritage Series has already cemented its place as one of the most desirable limited runs of the early 2000s. Factory-documented examples have been showcased by Turnbull Restoration and command premium attention whenever they surface. Complete with its factory box and paperwork, this Model 10-9 represents not just a service revolver but a carefully curated piece of Smith & Wesson history, blending rugged design with old-world artistry. So bid high and bid firm. I highly encourage you to take a look at the condition of the item in our high-quality photos. Good luck with your bid. -K.F.
