Proof Marks On A Lend Lease Victory

[BruceHMX]

So I have an early pre victory model S&W on the way. It is lettered to the British Purchasing Agency in NYC Oct 41. Blue finish, medallion stocks, 5 inch barrel. Chambered in 38/200. However this gun has absolutely no British proof marks. Am I to understand that the only time this revolver would have been stamped would have been if sold out of service or re-imported? Thanks

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[Simon P]

40% of the ex British Rifles & Pistols we import into the UK from Europe & beyond have never been civilian proofed before.