Smith & Wesson Victory Model K-200 .38 S&W, 5-Inch, WWII British-Service Revolver (1943)
This Smith & Wesson Victory Model K-200 is a wartime British-service revolver chambered in .38 S&W with a 5-inch barrel and matte gray parkerized finish. It carries British nitro proofs and was UK-proofed for civilian release after service. Features include a 6-round cylinder, fixed sights, smooth walnut service stocks, and a lanyard swivel on the butt. The V-prefix serial format denotes Victory-series wartime production.
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: Markings are present, and there are areas of surface rust from prior handling and use.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson Victory Model K-200 .38 S&W revolver with 5-inch barrel
Built on S&W’s K-frame as part of wartime Military & Police production, this K-200 variant was produced for British service in 1943 and is chambered for .38 S&W. The barrel is rollmarked ".38 S&W CTG," matching its British-service chambering.
The revolver retains its matte gray parkerized/phosphate finish on the carbon-steel frame and cylinder. It is outfitted with smooth walnut service stocks, a smooth trigger, and an exposed hammer with a checkered spur, staying true to its service configuration.
Fixed sights consist of a half-moon front blade and a topstrap groove rear, paired with a 5-inch barrel that balances service carry and sight radius. The 6-round cylinder maintains the standard duty layout for this series.
British proof and export markings include crown over BNP, "38 .767," and "3 1/2 TONS," along with "MADE IN U.S.A." and the S&W monogram on the sideplate. The V-prefix serial format identifies it as a Victory-series wartime gun, and a lanyard swivel on the butt reflects its military issue intent.