S&W Mod 1905 info?

[Catch22]

I'm completely new to Smith & Wessons, let alone the milsurps.

I ran across this Model 1905 and snagged it. Curious if anyone has any resources for a guy to do some research or even some info.

What really caught my eye was the British proof marks. Being chambered in 38 S&W, I figure it was either a lend/lease or built for them?

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[browningautorifle]

Looks like the standard "M&P" victory model. Yes, built for commonwealth.

[Catch22]

Looks like the standard "M&P" victory model. Yes, built for commonwealth.

Appreciate it!

I had been under the impression that the 1905 was a predecessor to the Victory model. But, like I say, I'm not the most savvy on the S&Ws.

I've got some .38/200 rounds I load for my No. 2 Enfield I'm looking forward to trying through this one.

[Woodsy]

The revolver is pre-WW1 US commercial production (1906-1908) but the proof marks are post WW2. The gun could well have gone to the UK as part of the aid shipments early in WW2 but it has been submitted for post-war proofing by a commercial dealer for resale. The proof marks in a circle indicate 'foreign make', plus there is a dealers stamp on the frame (US importer?). The WW2 revolvers received by the UK were not submitted for proof until they eventually wound up on the commercial market. .38 S&W was a standard US commercial offering in the M&P in the early days.