S&W Revolver Value?

Craig0ry

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Iam trying to get an Idea of what this revolver is worth, Bought it a few years ago and really enjoy it, But others things as of late have caught my eye.
38S&W Sleeved to 38 Special
Info from the gents at the S&W Forum:
The specific model is called the British Service Revolver, which is a variety of the .38 Military & Police. This particular M&P configuration is also called at this time the Model of 1905 fourth change. The BSR is the same as the American M&P in .38 Special, except that it chambered the shorter .38 S&W round. The British called it the .38/200 because the standard British military load featured a 200 gr lead bullet, about one-fourth heavier than the bullet in the .38 Special. Just to bury you in naming options, the BSR is also called the K-200 by collectors. The gun was converted to .38 Special in England when it was dismissed from military service. The proof marks you see were required to certify that the gun was safe for use in the commercial and non-military market.

Serial # indicates production in early 1942


 
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I can't quite make out if there is a C-broadarrow just above the left grip panel. Having the cylinder modified from 38s&w to 38 special is not the best idea for conversion. The bore is larger so it reduces accuracy considerably. Not much original left there which is unfortunate. Maybe $300-$350 inho.
 
The barrel is stamped 38 special on the bottom, and the on broad arrow I can find is at the base of the butt other than that lots of BNP mark, And I will say this is the most accurate handgun I own
 
It is worth whatever someone is willing to pay for it. There is no collector value left so from a collectors point of view it is worth very little. I just got a really nice one unaltered for $350.00 and that is what they are worth in my mind. Smeone else will differ I am sure. Try it high you can always go down in price.

Graydog
 
I picked up a Canadian issued matching piece for $275 a few years ago from a gunshop. Yours would have had different grips originally as well as a lanyard ring.
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Craig0ry said:
Iam trying to get an Idea of what this revolver is worth, Bought it a few years ago and really enjoy it, But others things as of late have caught my eye.
38S&W Sleeved to 38 Special
Info from the gents at the S&W Forum:
The specific model is called the British Service Revolver, which is a variety of the .38 Military & Police. This particular M&P configuration is also called at this time the Model of 1905 fourth change. The BSR is the same as the American M&P in .38 Special, except that it chambered the shorter .38 S&W round. The British called it the .38/200 because the standard British military load featured a 200 gr lead bullet, about one-fourth heavier than the bullet in the .38 Special. Just to bury you in naming options, the BSR is also called the K-200 by collectors. The gun was converted to .38 Special in England when it was dismissed from military service. The proof marks you see were required to certify that the gun was safe for use in the commercial and non-military market.

Serial # indicates production in early 1942
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Just to add to your naming confusion, isn't this also called a S&W 'Victory'?
 
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