Model 10 M&W postwar question

[Waidmann]

Webley Snub 002.jpgIf 769XXX appear on both a cylinder and the underside of the barrel that is the likely origin. Aparrently this was someone's project after the diamond magna era. I wonder if the butt got a touch too much buffing before the last coat went on? You say its "registered" as 769XXX. If you live in one of those places where that word has meaning I would consider putting that legibly on the back of the grip strap.

Some folks and some agencies take the alteration or obliteration of a serial number seriously. I would not want to have the above conversation if I were reporting its loss.

Since you have it and I assume it is in time I would use the special cylinder and some hollow base wadcutters to try and get the best accuracy and measure of safety.

Welcome to the world of Frankenguns! Some of us have several.

Best wishes, W.

[dabre]

I am learning. This is a k-200. I understand that the 6" barrel is a little bit rarer. The revolver has all the markings that it was a British gun at one time. (BNP) The serial number does turn out to be 7698xx.
The cylinder is was given to me after I acquired the gun. It is for a 38 special. The original is 38 S&W. From my research I had thought the grips were not stock.
I believe the original stock had a diamond on them. When I acquired this unit I was told that an RCMP officer in lower BC had carried it. It is in really good condition but I am thinking of letting it go.
I also have a S&X model 14-5 or K 38 masterpiece with the full under lug.

[Waidmann]

OP,
Until and unless competant authority blesses that Special cylinder as "in Time" don't just pop it in and play.

The correct grips are arched, silver medallion, diamond magnas.

BNP is the post 1954 Birmingham Nitro Proof, so the gun was sold out-of-stores in England.NZ-BRD.jpgThese are the grips cited.

If you are not into the era. I'd agree with the let it go idea a .38 S&W is a pain to feed and there are plenty of period .38 S&W Specials needing good homes.

Best Wishes,
Waidmann