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Description: | Smith and Wesson standard service issue revolver. Wood grips are applied to the butt which is fitted with a lanyard ring. The solid frame is made in one with the barrel - the cylinder swings out to load. Double action. The barrel is fitted with a pronounced blade foresight. The calibre is 0.38in. The serial number '725486' is stamped on the revolver.
This firearm was acquired via the Firearms Amnesty of 1996. In event of disposal it must be either transferred (not given) to authorised museums, the Forensic Science Service, the MOD Pattern Room, the Royal Military College at Shrivenham. Otherwise it must be handed into the Metropolitan Police for destruction.
caption: Smith and Wesson Revolver | Publisher: | "http://collections.rmg.co.uk/" | Rights holder: | "Royal Museums Greenwich" | Subjects: | revolvers | Source: | Royal Museums Greenwich | Identifier: | http://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections... | Go to resource |
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