A SMITH & WESSON .455 MARK II (BRITISH COMMONWEALTH CONVERSION) 'HAND EJECTOR FIRST MODEL' REVOLVER, NO. 9299

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A SMITH & WESSON .455 MARK II (BRITISH COMMONWEALTH CONVERSION) 'HAND EJECTOR FIRST MODEL' REVOLVER, NO. 9299
Standard specifications and finish, the square butt with chequered walnut grips, impressed Smith & Wesson monograms and lanyard-ring, the barrel and frame with service sights
6½in. barrel, nitro reproof

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This revolver has been issued with a proof certificate in lieu of marks

Lot Essay

During the Great War, 808 of this model were converted to the .455 Mark II cartridge for use by the British armed forces and for commercial distribution. The British Army received 666, No. 9299 included, and the remainder were sold commercially

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