Please help ID this S&W Revolver

[rsspoke]

I need help identifying this Revolver Please

Hand ejector
s/n 787532
38 S&W CTG
5" barrel
Fixed sights

 

[cgt4570]

It's a WW2 British Service Revolver. If there's no V in front of the SN, then it was purchased by them prior to the lend/lease agreement circa 1940. The grips are covering the hole for the lanyard ring.
This early, it would have had a commercial blue finish, and checkered walnut service stocks with flush silver color medallions.

 

[rsspoke]

Thank you for the info, very helpful. Do you know the frame type and model number?

 

[Retired W4]

It is a K frame. Model numbers were not assigned until ~1957. It's a 38 M&P AKA in this case BSR as mentioned above.

 

[Goony]

Please take off those grips & post a picture of the serial number on the butt.

 

[rsspoke]

Photo added

 

[Goony]

Alright, no "V" there, so Chris had it correct above in identifying it as a Military & Police in the British Service Revolver configuration. He's also spot on regarding the original finish & grips. I believe guns in this serial number range most likely shipped in early 1941.