*British, WW2, Enfield .38 No2 Mk1* Spurless Revolver, Dated 1939, Deactivated, With holster*
This is an early WWII Enfield No2 Mk1* Revolver from 1939, in excellent original condition. It has matching numbers and bears broad arrow acceptance stamps. This revolver is often called the “Tankers” model due to its spurless hammer, which reduced the risk of accidental firing in the confined spaces of tanks and armored vehicles. The original wooden grips have been redesigned to provide a better grip for rapid double-action firing.
The serial number G6745 is marked on the chamber and twice on the rear trigger guard. The frame is stamped with “Enfield No2. Mk1* 1939” around a crown. “Cal. ’38” is stamped on the top of the barrel, which has a 5-inch length. War arrows and crown inspection marks are present on the chamber, top of the barrel, trigger, safety, and inside the chamber. Two additional war arrows can be found on the base of the grip on either side of the lanyard ring.
The Enfield No. 2 was a British top-break revolver designed by Captain H C Boys at the Royal Small Arms Factory in Enfield, chambered for the .38 S&W round. It was manufactured from 1930 to 1957 and served as the standard sidearm for the British Commonwealth during the Second World War, alongside the Webley Mk IV and Smith & Wesson Victory Model revolvers. The 1939 variant, the Mk I*, featured a spurless hammer and was designed for double-action use, meaning the hammer couldn’t be manually cocked for each shot. The Enfield No 2 was known for its quick reloading, thanks to its automatic ejector that removed all six cartridge cases from the cylinder simultaneously. Most Enfield No 2 revolvers were made by the Royal Small Arms Factory in Enfield.
*Condition*
Deactivated with a clear barrel it can be cocked, stripped and dry fired. It comes complete with original canvas holster that has definitely seen some action. It shows significant service related wear and tear and there is a hole where the button should go. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.
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