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Pistol, Revolver No 2 Mk1* (Enfield)

Pistol, Revolver No 2 Mk1*  (Enfield)

Description

The Mk1* is the later version of the Enfield revolver (167) with a spurless hammer making it double action only, and shaped plastic grips. This version was introduced in 1938 but was unpopular due to the hammer and many users prefered the Webley Mk IV or the older Mk 1 Enfield. Officially the spur was removed to prevent snagging in tight spaces eg. For tank crews. Besides RSAF these were made by Albion Motors and Coventry Tool Co. This example has no RSAF stamps but the stamps present have not been identified.

Marks and Stamps: (top of barrel0 CAL.38 (R side of frame) (Feint) ?T? two stars? (Cylinder) SBN .766.

Specifications

Accession Number: 168 Period of Use: 1938- 1960s
Type: Revolver War Zones: Second World War; Korea; Suez; Malaya
Country of Origin: UK Type Date: 1938
Manufacturer: Unknown Serial Number: Z 8131
Manufacture Date: Unknown Calibre/Ammunition: 0.38"/200
Weight: 760g Length Overall: 260mm
Cyclic Rate: revolver Length Barrel: 127mm
Deactivation Certificate Number: DA 17941

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