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Thanks for the information, and yes it does have UNITED STATES PROPERTY stamp on the top strap

I have a Victory Lend Lease that was allegedly issued to the New Zealand military. The serial number is V130513, with NZ^ 7813 markings at the top of the back strap and the 'flaming grenade' on the base of the grip. Can anyone verify if this is correct and supply any further information...

I have bought most of collection of hand guns from a company called Arundel militaria, their based in kington in Wales. They have a good turn over of stock, I guess imported mostly from European countries. They import them, have them deactivated to current UK legislation and then sell them to...

I don't know the origin of this pistol, but all hand guns in the UK that are deactivated have to go to either the Birmingham or London proof house to be inspected to ensure that they have been deactivated according to current legislation, they are then certified and issued with a deactivation...

Yes a real shame, but that's the only way we can collect hand guns here in the UK. At least they still can be cocked, dry fired and stripped, and you don't see any external visual impairment, it's only when you've stripped the pistol that you see the measures that are taken to deactivate the...

Sorry guys, I should have mentioned that I am in the UK and therefore the pistol has been deactivated, hence the missing forcing cone. Barrel has also been plugged and firing pin removed. Lugerlout

Pics of my new revolver and holster

Just acquired a Smith & Wesson Model 10 I think! Serial number V 503xxx, with the following markings: U.S. PROPERTY G.H D. 'Flaming Grenade' 38 S & W SPECIAL CTG Also has a Boyt holster. Any info about date, which service it was used by would be gratefully appreciated. Lugerlout

Just acquired a Smith & Wesson Model 10 I think! Serial number V 503xxx, with the following markings: U.S. PROPERTY G.H D. 'Flaming Grenade' 38 S & W SPECIAL CTG Also has a Boyt holster. Any info about date, which service it was used by would be gratefully appreciated. Lugerlout