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Originally Posted by TheGoldenCaulk
Triple Lock, SN: 3240, All original finish, No caliber marking, tons of British proofs so definitely military, also has what looks to be "OFL" marked on the butt of the left grip panel. Any idea what that might mean?
S&W Triple Lock - Album on Imgur
.455 Mark II, SN: 53433, Caliber marked "SMITH & WESSON .455", Crown over C marked on the butt (or maybe it's an O) so I think that makes it Canadian, shows original duller blued finish.
S&W .455 Hand Ejector Mark II - Album on Imgur |
Thanks for those two.
3240 is a 2nd version BSR; ".455 MkII - 1st Model". The OFL is almost assuredly the user's initials.
53433 - is a 3rd version BSR; ".455 MkII - 2nd Model". Crown over poorly stamped O on the butt. The # is likely too low to be one of the 14,500 Canadian shipped guns, but only a letter would confirm for sure.
Also all of these Svc revolvers, British and Canadian shipped guns have a shiny finish, not dull.