Royal Small Arms Factory (RSAF) No.2 Mk I* .38 S&W Top-Break DAO Revolver, 6 Inch Barrel, WWII Era, British Proofs
This WWII-era RSAF No.2 Mk I* is a British top-break revolver chambered in .38 S&W (.380/200). It features a double-action-only configuration with a bobbed hammer, a six-inch steel barrel with a full-length top rib, and a six-shot fluted cylinder. British commercial proof marks and the ENGLAND export stamp indicate postwar civilian proof and export history, adding clear provenance for collectors and historians.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This revolver shows only light wear and handling. There are minor surface scratches on the metal in a few spots, and it remains clean overall.
What’s Included
- Royal Small Arms Factory (RSAF) No.2 Mk I* revolver
The No.2 Mk I* configuration delivers double-action-only operation with a bobbed, spurless hammer, as specified for its pattern. The top-break design uses a stirrup-type top latch and an automatic star extractor for fast ejection of spent cases.
Its six-inch steel barrel carries a full-length top rib, paired with fixed iron sights: a front blade and a rear notch set into the latch/topstrap. This setup offers a clear, durable sight picture appropriate to the model.
The revolver retains a six-shot fluted cylinder, steel frame and receiver components, and a lanyard ring on the butt. Black checkered synthetic grips with an inset unit/inspection disc complete the original service-style layout.
Proofs and markings include the ENGLAND export stamp, crown over BNP proofs, .38 over .767, 3 1/2 TONS, and the EB3 inspector mark. These British commercial proofs point to postwar civilian proofing and export, aligning with its WWII-era origin and .38 S&W chambering for Britain’s .380/200 service cartridge.