Identification

[devann]

I have a 5 screw .22 revolver I want to identify. It has a 6" barrel with adjustable sights. It has British proof marks all over it (BNP under a crown). The grips have crowns on the medallions. The butt has a place for a lanyard ring, but it is missing. It has the S&W emblem on the left side, along with Made in the U.S.A.. The right side, just under the cylinder is a strange mark that has an M, a 3 and a B. The barrel is marked 22LR, along with some British markings.

The butt has a capital C* then the hole for the lanyard ring and then the number 671XXX.

Any help with identification of the gun, it's age and value would be helpful.

DeVann Cook
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[Muley Gil]

Welcome to the Forum.

It sounds like you have a British contract .38 S&W (NOT special) revolver from WW II that have been converted to .22 LR. The adjustable sights were added by another gunsmithing company, not S&W, as these revolvers came with fixed service sights.

Value can depend on several things, including condition and your location.

Photos would be very helpful.

 

[Texas Star]

Parker-Hale sold a lot of those. Do you see their name on it?

Some years ago, I read an article on a fellow who lived in the bush, in,"South African Panorama." He had one and seemed to like it, citing the low ammo cost.

All that I've seen photos of had six-inch barrels.

 

[devann]

S&W

I will try to get some photos up.

Thanks for the info..

 

[SG-688]

Another thread
http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-hand-ejectors-1896-1961/232319-parker-hale-conversion-22-a.html

One example.

 

[Art Doc]

I saw a 4" but the owner was too proud of it for my comfort.

 

[devann]

ID

Thanks to those that have replied. Not having much luck with my camera, but I have attached a few photos.

DeVann

 

[devann]

ID

A couple more pics.