New Zealand Smith & Wesson K-200 BSR .38 S&W 5" Revolver & CaseMake: Smith & Wesson
Model: K-200 BSR, New Zealand Issue
Serial Number: 913832
Year of Manufacture: 1940-1945
Caliber: .38/200 (.38 S&W)
Action Type: Single/Double Action Swing-Out Cylinder Revolver
Barrel Length: 5"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a round blade integral to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a square notch integral to the topstrap.
Grip Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece smooth walnut. The grips have light-moderate wear with scattered nicks, dings, scuffs and scratches. There are no chips or cracks. The grips are alternately proud and shy to the metal. The grips rate in about Good-Very Good overall condition as not original to the gun.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Arsenal Refurbished, there is a Navy Arms import mark on the bottom of the barrel.
Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright and the rifling is sharp. There is some scattered light erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 8 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 90% of its metal finish. There are areas of pitting and erosion under the finish, and some scattered nicks, scrapes, and scratches. Some scattered scuffs have thinned the finish and there is wear on the edges and some areas of oxidation. There is a drag line on the cylinder. The metal parts have matching serial numbers and there is a light import mark on the bottom of the barrel. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings range from clear to worn, but legible. Overall, this handgun rates in about Very Good condition as arsenal refurbished.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a more thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: A reproduction military carry crate with a vintage ABL Colasse 1951 pocket knife, knife lanyard, revolver lanyard, repro holster, repro pouch, cleaning rod, and reprint military paperwork is provided.
CA LEGALITY: C&R: YES, CA PPT: YES.
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