Guns International #: 102261702
Seller's Inventory #: 228374

Category - Enfield Revolvers - Military Revolvers - Non-US

Category
Enfield Revolvers
Military Revolvers - Non-US

World War II BRITISH ENFIELD No. 2 Mark I .38 DOUBLE ACTION Revolver C&R BRITISH MILITARY PROOFED Enfield Made SNUB NOSE

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World War II BRITISH ENFIELD No. 2 Mark I .38 DOUBLE ACTION Revolver C&R   

BRITISH MILITARY PROOFED Enfield Made SNUB NOSE

Here we present a C&R Enfield No. 2 Mark I Revolver made circa 1940 in Enfield, England. The Enfield No. 2 is a British top-break revolver using the .38/200 round manufactured from 1930 to 1957. It was the standard British/Commonwealth sidearm in the Second World War, alongside the Webley Mk IV and Smith & Wesson Victory Model revolvers chambered in the same caliber. Originally adopted by the British Army in 1931 as the Enfield No.2 Mk.1, the design was first changed in 1938 to be double-action only with a spur-less hammer and was called the No.2 Mk.1*, then changed again in 1942 for the final time with some simplifications for faster production and called the No.2 Mk.1**. It was simplified in order to increase production during wartime. It was based on Webley & Scott’s Mark IV revolver in .38 S&W, which Enfield modified and produced as their No. 2 MK I.

Much to their dismay, Webley & Scott developed and built their Webley Mk IV revolver and presented it to the British Government for adoption. Rather than adopting it, the British authorities took the design to the Government-run Royal Small Arms Factory at Enfield, and the Enfield factory came up with a revolver that was very similar to the Webley Mk IV .38, but internally slightly different. The Enfield-designed pistol was quickly accepted under the designation "Revolver, No 2 Mk I", which was a single/double action with a hammer spur, and was adopted in 1931, followed in 1938 by the Mk I* (lightened trigger pull, spurless hammer, double-action only), and finally the Mk I** (simplified for wartime production) in 1942.

The overall condition is good. Excellent action. The bore is in good shape. This example has been nicely refinished. Legible markings. Both grips are in fine sharp with less than average wear. Numbers match. The British proofs are faint.

This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Barrel is 2-1/8 inches.

Caliber: .38/200

Overall condition as seen in photos.

Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.

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$1250

#228374
 

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Curio/Relic: Yes