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Smith & Wesson K-200 .38 S&W #V197680

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 500.00 USD
Smith & Wesson K-200 .38 S&W #V197680
Modified US Military revolver manufactured for Lend-Lease to Commonwealth Forces in WWII Early issue with no V prefix. Features a shortened 2 1/4" barrel, half moon front sight has been relocated, swing out 6 shot cylinder, single/double action, lanyard ring has been removed with evidence of the screw hole that has been filled in. Revolver has been scrubbed of most wartime marking with a shallow area on the left frame below the cylinder, there is a feint BNP on the front upper left frame Birmingham Nitro Proof and is one of the markings required to be placed on all firearms before commercial sale here. "V" is stamped on the rear of cylinder and rear of cylinder, a feint "JH is stamped on the heel and the grip frame under the right grip, Wartime "Victory Model" based on five screw K frame Military & Police. Bore is excellent condition, bright with crisp rifling. Cylinder charge holes are bright and smooth. Metal finish is old reblue 90% coverage with some scratches/scuffs. Trigger and hammer retain dull case color. Grips are checked with S&W medallions. Action is smooth with tight lock up. Markings include the standard S&W trademark, feint, and "Made in the U.S.A. Serial numbers on cylinder & barrel match frame. There are some British firms that refurbished these revolvers for resale in the U.S.NRA Condition-Very Good as Refurbished. C&R Firearm.