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Originally Posted by DWalt
I know about the UK version of the V-model, but allow me to clarify that my actual question is what is the source of the K-200 designation? I'd think if it was not bestowed by either the S&W factory or some branch of the UK military, then, even though descriptive (the -200 part probably referring to the .38/200) it is not an "Official" model name. So who started calling it that?
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Although officially the factory referenced it as the 38/200 British Svc Rev, Neal & Jinks, pg 137, K200 has the ring of in-house factory terminology such as K22, K22/40, etc. Sometimes these 'backroom' terms became part of the official Model name like K22 in K22 Masterpiece or K22 Combat Masterpiece. Most of the terms however stayed at the factory until resurected by collectors.
My money is on a factory in-house official or nickname designation.
You may not be able to get as definitive an answer as you wish but your best chance is Jink's two books.