Guns International #: 102962287
Seller's Inventory #: 248005

Category - Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Military Revolvers - Non-US

Category
Smith & Wesson Revolvers
Military Revolvers - Non-US

World War 2 SMITH & WESSON Model K-200 .38-200 BRITISH SERVICE Revolver C&R WWII BRITISH MILITARY Service Revolver

Description:
World War 2 SMITH & WESSON Model K-200 .38-200 BRITISH SERVICE Revolver C&R

WWII BRITISH MILITARY Service Revolver

Here we present a C&R Smith & Wesson K-200 .38-200 British Service Revolver, made circa 1940-45 in Springfield, Massachusetts. This revolver is similar to the U.S. Smith & Wesson “Victory” model revolvers and made for the British Commonwealth countries. It features a .38 S&W-200 grain bullet. This example is marked with the Smith & Wesson logo and “MADE IN U.S.A.” on the right side of the frame.

From the spring of 1940 until April of 1942, four, five, and six inch barrels were supplied on the .38-200 revolvers. The initial finish was commercial blue, and later became a duller brush blue. And after the 1942 date, smooth wooden stocks replaced the checkered ones with a silver medallion. At that time, the finish changed to a Parkerized look called Midnight Black, and only 5 inch barrels were furnished. The British wanted 5 inch guns due to Enfield and Webley revolvers also had 5 inch barrels, and the Pattern 1937 holsters were made only for barrels of that length.

This example has British military marks. A significant number of these were converted to .38 Special for sale back to the American market, though this one remains in the original .38-200 chambering. The .38-200 cartridge was developed by Smith & Wesson in 1877. Versions of the cartridge were the standard revolver cartridges of the British military from 1922 to 1963. Though similar in name, it is not interchangeable with the later .38 Special due to a different case shape and slightly larger bullet diameter.

The overall condition is good. This example is refinished inblue. Robust action. Bright bore with strong rifling. Solid grips. Markings are legible. Barrel,  cylinder and butt numbers match.

Own the original! This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Barrel is 5 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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$1150

#248005
 

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Antique: Yes