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08-30-2020, 08:06 PM
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Looking for history info
I have a what I believe is a Model 10 hand ejector. Serial number V100138. .38. 5 inch barrel. Fixed sights. With strain screw. Butt swivel. 5 screws. This pistol also has the BNP with crown stamps and United States Property stamped on the top strap. Any info of this pistol would be greatly appreciated.
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08-30-2020, 08:14 PM
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You have a Victory model British Service Revolver (BSR). More than likely in its original .38 S&W caliber. It is possible that it may have been rechambered to accept .38 Special ammunition. The proof stamp indicates it was sold as surplus property by the British government during the late 1950s-late 1960s. United States Property indicates that it was supplied to the British Commonwealth under the 1941 Lend-Lease program. The serial number suggests it was shipped from S&W around September-October 1942. Model 10s did not exist at that time. See: http://www.coolgunsite.com/pistols/v...and_wesson.htm
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08-30-2020, 08:44 PM
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Thank you so much you have been more than helpful. I believe it was rechambered for 38 special as when I got this from my grandfather in around 1990 it had 38 special rounds in it. I have never fired this pistol because I wasn't sure what it really was. Better safe than sorry. It's now just a collector piece. Again thank you
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08-30-2020, 09:05 PM
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Has it been refinished? If not, and it still has the 5” barrel and the lanyard swivel, and the conversion of the chambers to .38 Special is the only modification, that is a pretty desirable state of affairs considering these were usually subject to barrel shortening, nickel plating, and “fancy” plastic grips after being brought back to the US. As original, it would look like the gun in the attached photo.
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08-30-2020, 11:10 PM
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Welcome to the forums from the Wiregrass! If the gun is in good mechanical condition, cycles without problems and locks up, it is probably safe to shoot. A gunsmith can check it out and confirm. You can shoot .38 Special or .38 S&W but .38 Special cases will swell and may crack. This is not unsafe but undesirable if you reload or want to sell your brass. You should shoot it. You'll enjoy it like I do my Victory.
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