**British Proofed Smith & Wesson Victory Revolver in .38/200

**British Proofed Smith & Wesson Victory Revolver in .38/200

**British Proofed Smith & Wesson Victory Revolver in .38/200

World War II

.38 S&W. 5" barrel. SN: V317872. Parkerized metal refinish overall with color case hardened hammer and trigger mounting smooth walnut grip panels with lanyard loop to butt. Double action six-shot hand ejector revolver mounting topstrap notch and half moon front blade sights on a five-screw frame. Topstrap is marked {Ordnance Bomb} U.S. PROPERTY followed by the G.H.D. initials of Brigadier General Guy H. Drewry, US Army, commander of Springfield Ordnance district. Standard markings include SMITH & WESSON to left barrel and two-line address and patent mark on top reading SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD. MASS. U.S.A./PATENTED FEB. 6. 06. SEPT. 14. 09. DEC. 20. 14. Right barrel shows standard 38 S.&W. CTG. between {Maltese Crosses}, indicating the revolver was chambered in the British .38/200 cartridge. Right sideplate is marked with the large Smith & Wesson monogram logo while the right frame is struck MADE IN U.S.A. Revolver shows British proof marks including the {Crown/BNP} Birmingham proof mark to the left frame, and between each chamber. Left barrel marked with further proof mark and pressure proof marking.Left frame marked above the triggerguard with the {Crossed Swords} enclosing O2B, indicating this revolver was proofed in 1963 prior to release from Government service. Serial numbers match on the right grip panel, barrel, cylinder, extractor, and frame.

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Condition
Good. Bore is dirty with residues that should clean to Bright with crisp rifling. Metal finish shows abrasions and scattered nicks to the edges of the metal work and some light scratches. Further shows edgewear overall along with a continuous turn ring to the cylinder. Item additionally shows a mottled brown patina on the hammer and trigger with further brown spots overall. Grips show handling wear with rounded edges and some nicks on the edges. Action operates roughly but shows good timing.