Alright it finally arrived and I’m more confused than ever. I’m guessing this was a lend lease that went to the Germans post war and then back to Britain before hitting the US again. There are no import markings that I am aware of. Barrel is marked smith and Wesson on one side with the bnp British proof and .38 .767 3 1/2 tons next to it (I believe this is a British rechambering to 38 s&w, post war?) . Then the frame on the left side has multiple proof marks. Bnp, checkered shield, “73” and one other that I can’t make out. It is also marked “hege.” Top of frame is marked US property chd. Right side has normal s&w logo on frame and made in USA. Right barrel is marked 38 s&w ctg and then spez. With Rossing and lenggries. So my main question is what is this actually chambered in? 38 special or 38 s&w? And then did it end its service in Germany or Britain ?
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