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Enfield No.2 Mk.1** 38 S&W, 38/200, Top-Break Revolver 1943
Guns International #: 101130621 Seller's Inventory #: 18-2782
Category: Enfield Revolvers - Military Revolvers - Non-US
Seller's Information
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Seller: Shooter's Supply, LLC.
Member Since: 3/16/16
First Name: Patrick
Last Name: Brown
State: Tennessee
Zip: 37343
Country: United States
Phone: (423) 875-4868
Number of Active Listings: 107
Total Number of Listings: 1271
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
We normally ship USPS Priority Mail which should be 2-day ship. Shipping is actual cost with a minimum of $30.00 for pistols and $50.00 for rifles/shotguns to ship to most of the 48 contiguous states. Shipping to Alaska may require an extra fee. Shipping insurance is available upon request for an extra fee. We cannot do international sales. As of November 2019, we no longer ship guns to California and Hawaii.
Payment Types Accepted: Visa, Master Card, American Express, USPS Money Order. NO CREDIT CARD FEES!!!
About Us: We are a small family owned business located in Hixson, Tennessee. Do you have firearms at home collecting dust? We have a lively consignment business. Our fee is 20% with a $50 minimum. Firearms are consigned for a an average period of 180 days but the length of period is negotiable. We also do handgun carry permit classes for the state of Tennessee. We have a nice indoor shooting range with reasonable rates. Please check us out at shooterssupply.
Description:
The Enfield No. 2 Mk I* and Mk I** were produced to replace the older Webley Mk VI in .455 caliber. The British believed that a “38 caliber” (actually .360-inch diameter), 200-grain bullet would have the same wounding effect as the earlier .455-caliber 262-grain bullet. This unfortunately did work out as well as they hoped. The original No. 2 Mk I took much inspiration for the contemporary Webley Mk. IV also in 38/200 caliber. This Webley should not be confused with the Mk IV .455 caliber revolver used back during the Boer War and later replaced by the aforementioned Mk VI. In fact, the British government had gone to Webley first for a revolver, and when presented with the design, took it to Enfield which resulted in the No.2 Mk I. As a result, Webley sued the British government for £2,250. Enfield protested, saying the No. 2 was designed by Captain Boys, inventor of the famous Boys 55-caliber anti-tank rifle. Eventually, the Royal Commission on Awards to Inventors awarded Webley £1,250. The Enfield No. 2 entered service as the No. 2 Mk I*, the difference being the removal of the hammer spur – meaning the revolver was double-action only. This was change was carried out as, at the time, British soldiers were taught to use rapid double-action fire at close ranges. To help speed production, Albion Motors also produced the No. 2 Mk I* and II**. The Mk I** was introduced in 1942 as a simplified Mk I* that was easier to produce. Unfortunately for the British, Enfield and Albion were unable to produce the No. 2 at the necessary rate and so, the British army was forced to supplement it in service with the previously mentioned Webley Mk IV (38/200) and the earlier Mk VI in .455-caliber. A note on the ammunition. The 38/200 is actually the .38 S&W cartridge, not to be confused with .38 S&W Special. The 38 S&W is normally loaded today with 145gr lead round nose (LRN) bullets rather than the 200-grain LRN bullets used by the British. Frequent cleaning of the bore is recommended for those who regularly shoot their .38 S&W revolver to prevent lead buildup. The No. 2 remained in service with the British Army until it was fully replaced by the Browning Hi Power in 1963. The No. 2 here is in good condition, with the usual amount of finish loss associated with a military firearm used in during WW2. The British used a finish known as “Stoving”. This is similar to the American process of “Parkerizing”. Both are easier and faster to apply to a gun than traditional bluing. There is no rust present on the gun. The bore of the No. 2 has good rifling and the bore is mostly clean. The mechanical operation of the revolver is still tight; all of the springs possess their original strength when built. The auto-eject works every time. The lanyard ring is still present. The right side of the frame is marked “Albion No. 2 Mk I** 1943”, indicating the pistol is 75 years old! As a proud owner of a Webley Mk IV (38/200) and Mk VI (.455), I can say that British top-break revolvers are some of the finest military revolvers ever built and are fun to shoot. The No.2 Mk I** would make a nice addition to any World War 2 or British Army collection.
SOLD
Manufacturer: Royal Small Arms Factory, Enfield (Albion Motors)
Model: No. 2 Mk I**
Serial Number: C4542
Caliber Info: .38 S&W aka .38/200, 380 Mk I, 380 Mk IIz
Bore: Rifled
Chambers: 6
Ejectors: Auto-Eject
Condition: Used - Military Wear
Metal Condition: Good, no rust or pitting
Bore Condition: Good, no rust or pitting
Barrels: 6 inches (152mm)
Barrel Type: Octagonal, Top Break
Action: Double Action Only
Stock: Handgrip Mk II
Finish: British Military Finish
Sights: Fixed Sights
Manufacture Date: 1943