A fascinating piece of World War II history with a classic post-war custom twist: a Smith & Wesson Victory Model K-frame revolver, originally produced under the Lend-Lease program for British Commonwealth forces and later modified into a compact snub-nosed carry configuration.

 This revolver features the original wartime factory "United States Property" stamping dynamically paired with the inspector initials G.H.D. (Guy H. Drewry) cleanly struck across the top strap. Additionally, the firearm showcases authentic British commercial proof house markings, including the Birmingham Proof House "BNP" (Birmingham Nitro Proof) stamps on the cylinder and frame, alongside the definitive barrel pressure testing stamp "38 SPECIAL 1.150" 4 TONS PER SQUARE INCH".

Tech Specs:

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson (Springfield, MA)

Model: K-Frame Victory Model (.38/200 Lend-Lease Base)

Serial Number: V 634929

Production Era: Circa 1944 (Based on the V-prefix serial block range)

Caliber: .38 Special (Professionally rechambered from .38 S&W / .38/200)

Capacity: 6-Shot Cylinder

Finish: Parkerized

Barrel Length: 2 Inches (Custom shortened from 5" with re-pinned front sight)

Action: Double-Action / Single-Action

Markings: "U.S. PROPERTY G.H.D." on top strap, Birmingham "BNP" Nitro proofs, "4 TONS PER" pressure stamp.

Grips: Checkered Walnut with S&W Medallions

 Historic Configuration & Modifications:

The Barrel: Originally shipped from the factory with a 5-inch field barrel, this piece was professionally shortened post-war down to a handy 2-inch snub-nosed profile, with the original serrated ramp front sight meticulously re-pinned to the top of the barrel.

The Caliber: Originally chambered in the British service cartridge .38 S&W (.38/200), the cylinder was professionally rechambered post-war to accept the highly popular and universally available .38 Special cartridge, cleanly indicated by the commercial proof stamping on the left side of the barrel.

The Finish & Stocks: The revolver retains a smooth, even, thinned satin-parkerized finish that has developed a fantastic historical character. It comes equipped with a pair of checkered walnut service-style stocks featuring silver S&W medallions. Not original to the gun.

Condition & Action:

 Mechanically, the double-action / single-action timing is precise. The 6-shot cylinder indexes beautifully with positive lockup on every chamber, and the manual ejector rod cycles smoothly. The bore shows strong, highly defined rifling with very crisp lines and only negligible frosting consistent with its service age. The frame serial number V 634929 is perfectly crisp on the butt strap, matching the crane assembly stampings inside the frame cutout.

 This is a phenomenal dual-interest collector’s piece, appealing equally to World War II militaria enthusiasts and collectors of vintage post-war custom pocket conversions.