Smith & Wesson Victory “NZ” Revolver (1942) 38 S&W
“UNITED STATES PROPERTY
s/n 976022 (Frame & Barrel), s/n 981552 (Barrel, Extractor & Stock Plate).
Cal. .38 S&W (38/200) 5” barrel.
- Marked “N Z 9093” for “New Zealand British Service” with a large arrow on the top of the rear frame of the grip.
- The acceptance mark of artillery officer Waldemar Bromberg “W.B.” is under the stock.
- Just to the right of “W.B.” is an artillery bomb and the “P” proof mark indicates that this revolver has passed the military test.
Imported and reconditioned in Germany
- with German proof mark eagle on N stamp
- German proof mark Antlers, Ulm under barrel
- On the Carcass “TOM G 21388”.
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Nice piece.
Perfect condition.
Shooting & Collector.
The British Service Revolver 38/200 (caliber 38 S&W):
- Over 571,629 examples of this type were produced between October 1941 and May 1945 for the countries of the British Commonwealth. These included the Union of South Africa (21,347), Canada (45,328) and Australia (8,000).
- The remaining 384,100 were shipped by U.S. Army Ordnance under the Lend-Lease program to Great Britain for distribution.
In terms of series, the lowest series referenced on the forums with “MADE IN USA” is in the 791xxx range at the end of 1941, so this 976xxx is probably in the March/April 1942 range.
Data sheet
Smith & Wesson Victory “NZ” Revolver (1942) 38 S&W
“UNITED STATES PROPERTY
s/n 976022 (Frame & Barrel), s/n 981552 (Barrel, Extractor & Stock Plate).
Cal. .38 S&W (38/200) 5” barrel.
- Marked “N Z 9093” for “New Zealand British Service” with a large arrow on the top of the rear frame of the grip.
- The acceptance mark of artillery officer Waldemar Bromberg “W.B.” is under the stock.
- Just to the right of “W.B.” is an artillery bomb and the “P” proof mark indicates that this revolver has passed the military test.
Imported and reconditioned in Germany
- with German proof mark eagle on N stamp
- German proof mark Antlers, Ulm under barrel
- On the Carcass “TOM G 21388”.
.
Nice piece.
Perfect condition.
Shooting & Collector.
