Eddie Southgate
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Looks like Canadian to me.
WWII mystery. .38 S&W revolver
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The sand blasting is correct. Parkerizing is not. Only a very few Victory Models were Parkerized, and none of them were BSRs. S&W used a finish that looks like the Parker patented finish, but it was not Parkerization. There are men here who can tell you much more detail than I can.
kwill1911
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They used a chemical blue--Black Magic, made by Hubbard Hall.
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Thanks for of the replies everyone. If anyone has a source for a lanyard, send the info. I used to be particular about any old guns, but now I just grab them ! Remember when a M1 Grand or Carbine was everywhere cheap at sporting goods shops? I regret the Victory I looked at one guy's shop, and I failed to buy, and I have been griping about that for 15 years ! Bummer about the frame flaw but still some cool history no matter what.
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I just picked one of these up. Has the Canadian stamp behind the thumb piece. So, what is it called? "M&P", "Victory" There's no U.S. property marking on it.
It is a British Service Revolver that was sent to the Canadian military.
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OK, so just call it a BSR. Thanks
That is correct. Your gun was purchased out right by the British Purchasing Commission which was formed in 1939, therefore no US property markings. Before 2/42 stocks were checkered walnut. After 2/42 smooth walnut. Transition occurred between11/41 and 2/42.
FYI, UNITED STATES PROPERT on left top strap until approximately 5/43 and SN 300000. U.,S. PROPERTY there after. (C.W. Pate)
