Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this outstanding double/single action revolver today for a penny start auction, this is the Smith & Wesson .38/200 British Service Revolver (Pre-Victory Model)!
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SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: .38/200 British Service Revolver (Pre-Victory Model)
Serial: 788083
Caliber: .38 S&W
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 5" pinned barrel
Optics/Sights: Round blade front with square notch rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered walnut grips with S&W medallions inlaid
Action: Double/Single Action
Markings: Standard / Right side frame is stamped "53/33 =TR" with a S&W monogram. Right side barrel is stamped "38 S&W.CTG". Left side frame is stamped "Interarms Alexandria, VA.".
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Many hundreds of thousands of S&W Model 1905 4th Change M&P revolvers were produced for the war effort from 1940 -1945. Guns produced for the British Commonwealth were in cal. 38 S&W (38-200), and those for the United States Armed Forces, Defense Supplies Corporation contracts, and Civilian/Police were in cal. 38 S&W Special. These can be found with many markings, barrel lengths, grip styles, metal finishes, post-war rebuild, and cylinder conversion configurations - too many to cover without writing a book.
But there was a time in production (1940 - early 1942) when the revolvers followed the standard Model 1905 serial number range of around 670,000 to 999,999 before the V-prefix or "Victory" serials began. These are generally referred to as the "Pre-Victory" model and are identified by serial number and the signature lanyard post and ring. Most of the Pre-Victory production went overseas, but a limited number stayed Stateside for Civilian, Police, or Defense Contract use.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: .38/200 British Service Revolver (Pre-Victory Model)
Serial: 788083
Caliber: .38 S&W
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 5" pinned barrel
Optics/Sights: Round blade front with square notch rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered walnut grips with S&W medallions inlaid
Action: Double/Single Action
Markings: Standard / Right side frame is stamped "53/33 =TR" with a S&W monogram. Right side barrel is stamped "38 S&W.CTG". Left side frame is stamped "Interarms Alexandria, VA.".
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Many hundreds of thousands of S&W Model 1905 4th Change M&P revolvers were produced for the war effort from 1940 -1945. Guns produced for the British Commonwealth were in cal. 38 S&W (38-200), and those for the United States Armed Forces, Defense Supplies Corporation contracts, and Civilian/Police were in cal. 38 S&W Special. These can be found with many markings, barrel lengths, grip styles, metal finishes, post-war rebuild, and cylinder conversion configurations - too many to cover without writing a book.
But there was a time in production (1940 - early 1942) when the revolvers followed the standard Model 1905 serial number range of around 670,000 to 999,999 before the V-prefix or "Victory" serials began. These are generally referred to as the "Pre-Victory" model and are identified by serial number and the signature lanyard post and ring. Most of the Pre-Victory production went overseas, but a limited number stayed Stateside for Civilian, Police, or Defense Contract use.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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