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    Sarah’s Model 10




    Sarah’s Model 10 left the Smith and Wesson plant in 1961. At some point, a West Virginia State Trooper acquired it and subsequently sold it to Sarah’s Father in 1978 after the Troopers retirement. The family eventually moved to Texas. The Model 10 was given to Sarah as a gift by her Father and she carried it for personal protection. In 2018 Sarah lost her life in a boating accident on the South Texas Coast. She was 38. Her Model 10 was recovered 3 days later along with the vessel. Sarah’s Brother (a local police officer) wanted to have the revolver refinished so that the family could give it to Sarah’s Daughter Ocean, when she becomes of age.

    Normally on older guns, I recommend leaving it as is, but the circumstances of the gun being submerged in salt water for 3 days necessitated an intervention to keep from deteriorating further. After disassembly and a thorough cleaning, I started on the metal first with 400 grit, then 600 grit and finished with 800 grit. I admit, I do not have the skills and ability to reblue a gun. Especially the type of quality work as was needed for this special revolver. While I have done some very nice parkerizing work, rebluing firearms is totally different.

    I contacted Tyler Gun Works in Friona Texas and the Tyler family graciously accepted the project. The Tyler family did an outstanding job on the Model 10. They completed the metal prep and reblued the revolver back to perfection. They even re- case hardened the hammer and trigger.



    Today, I presented Sarah’s Model 10 back to her Father and Brother at no cost to them. They were absolutely thrilled and stunned with the Model 10. Grateful would be an understatement. Sarah’s Model 10 is giving some happiness to the family after such a tragic accident. Sarah’s Daughter Ocean will inherit a true family heirloom.


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    andre3k

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    Nice job on the restoration, they did a good job on the bluing. I have my mom's model 13 that she carried in various purses for over 30 years, it was the only thing I wanted when she passed away. I'm sure the family really appreciates your efforts and the finished product.

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    Armybrat

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    What everyone else has said, and thank you for sharing this story about an amazing & beautiful young woman and her loving family & friends.
    excellent restoration of the family’s treasure.

    RIP Sarah
    (I have a 28 year old granddaughter with the same name)
     

    GoPappy

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    Wow, that is a spectacular restoration! It sure adds a happy note to a sad song.
     

    OLDVET

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    Dec 14, 2009
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    Richardson, Texas
    My daughter is 33 years old. Her name is Sarah too. She loves guns and we go to the range when her schedule allows. This story hits home for me. Thanks for sharing.
    The initial quality of this gun's production, allowed it be restored to like new condition. I am not a big revolver fellow, but every time I get to see one up close, the fit and finish amazes me.
     

    Saipem

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    Feb 21, 2021
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    Outstanding restoration! Can I ask how much they charge? Smith and Wesson reblued a model 19 for me for around $300, and it was good work.
     
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