Factory Lettered Smith & Wesson .38/200 British Service .38 S&W Revolver, Contracted to the Union of South Africa, Shipped From factory on May 3, 1940, and delivered to Union of South Africa., Cape Town, South Africa. Double action 6-shot revolver, Features, 5-screw square butt K-frame, 1/10" round blade front and rear square notch service sights, Blued finish, Checkered walnut service grips with small S&W silver medallions, Checkered case colored hammer and grooved trigger, Unshrouded shell extractor rod, Heavily British proofed cylinder frame and barrel, Large "P" Stamp on top of barrel rib, Lanyard ring on butt, Barrel length, 4". SN:686697. Condition: Good. Good bore and strong action with good rifling, All metal shows 75% original blued finish with moderate wear to crown of muzzle and high edges from holster and handling, Metal surfaces shows moderate handling marks and scattered light freckles of aged surface rust throughout, Cylinder locks up and index's correctly with moderate drag line, Hammer and trigger retain good original case colors, Grips are solid free of cracks and breaks with usual light handling wear from age and use.
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