S&W Model 610

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1983 Bren Ten 10mm, SW 610  Classic 10mm
1983 Bren Ten 10mm, SW 610 Classic 10mm
Smith & Wesson Model 610
Type Revolver
Place of origin United States of America
Production history
Manufacturer Smith & Wesson
Specifications
Weight 42.5 oz. (1.2 kg)
Length 9 1/2 in (241 mm)
Barrel length
  • 3 7/8" (98 mm)
  • 6 1/2" in (165 mm)

Caliber
Action Double-action
Feed system Six round cylinder
Sights Black Blade Interchangeable (front), Adjustable White Outline (rear)

The Smith and Wesson Model 610 is a powerful, six-shot, double-action revolver chambered for the 10mm cartridge first created for the Bren Ten pistol. It is manufactured by the U.S. company of Smith and Wesson. It uses the N-frame, similar to the Smith and Wesson Model 29 in .44 magnum, and the S&W Model 28 in .357 magnum. Since the 10 mm Auto is a rimless automatic pistol cartridge, moon clips are used to hold cartriges when loading and extract spent cases en bloc.