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Looks like a No.2 Mk I cut down.


Maybe painted and thats why the manufacturer's marks are not showing?

Looks like someone went to the trouble to build-up the front sight base before re-attaching. Most didn't. The build-up line - if it is such - is more apparent in your left-side photo.

Todd.
 
It’s definitely been refinished.
Is there a way to tell if it was made by Enfield?
Most of the info I’ve looked up on the web is very confusing.
I’ll more than likely pick it up tomorrow, he’s offered it for $399. Seems kind of pricey, but that’s why I always come here first for information.
 
They did make a “tanker” version with a short barrel, but I don’t think that’s one.
Are you sure??? I thought all the short barrels were after market or Importer Special.. I did not think any short barrels were factory made. Now I had heard of the police packing short barrel webley tankers.. but I even thought those were cut downs also???
 
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I cannot find anything to say there was a 2" British service revolver.
Barge loads of Enfields, Webleys, and Smiths were sawn off to meet the "snubby" craze in the USA's fad for detective novels and TV shows.

The other maker besides Enfield was Albion Motors of Glasgow, Scotland. Those are clearly marked on the left side. But they only made 24,000 out of the 350,000 total.
Singer Sewing Machine made parts for use by Enfield.
 
IMG_1489.JPG Just a cut down war surplus. The full size weren't selling that well due to being a very large number shooting the .38 S&W cartridge glutting the market. Hopes were that a "Snub Nose" version would sell better. Kind of like the Chinese SKS cut down to "Paratrooper." Here's the "War Finish" version. I paid $120,00 for it two decades ago.
 
At $400, Id be all over it. Always a sucker for the snubbies, and especially something different like that. :)

I have a 5" Enfield and its a blast to shoot.

Dont waste your money on 38 S&W, its SALTY! Brass is readily available, and Matts Bullets has 200 grain 38/200 bullets to duplicate the load that the gun was meant to shoot.
 
View attachment 903370 Just a cut down war surplus. The full size weren't selling that well due to being a very large number shooting the .38 S&W cartridge glutting the market. Hopes were that a "Snub Nose" version would sell better. Kind of like the Chinese SKS cut down to "Paratrooper." Here's the "War Finish" version. I paid $120,00 for it two decades ago.
Even 20 years ago, that was a steal for $120.
Nice gun.
 
I wonder how they " cut down " the barrel, leaving a forged in one piece sight tower on this example. Regarding this one it has been recoated. I actually know more about the gun the OP posted, I warned him ya snooze ya lose.
 
I wonder how they " cut down " the barrel, leaving a forged in one piece sight tower on this example. Regarding this one it has been recoated. I actually know more about the gun the OP posted, I warned him ya snooze ya lose.
To me, it looks decidedly built-up.
Too, doesn't the pistol normally have a screw right-to-left retaining the front sight?

Also, looking closely at the left picture below - you can see some of the original testing stamp beneath that *paint*. The 5 ton portion with the rest barely noticeable in the original pic. Looks worth stripping that rascal to see the rest of the markings.

Todd.
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Since this was the OP's LOCAL GUN STORE and he has had adequate time to get there and buy it . Here is the gun posted on GB by the store. These guns have a rougher than a cob finish, it has probably been cerocoated so why mess with a functional nicely modified real heavy duty fun shooter ?
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/862506285
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Up for auction is an Enfield No. 2 MK I that is chambered in .38 Smith and Wesson, with a 2 1/8” barrel. This gun has been redone in regards to the finish with either Duracoat, or a similar type coating. There is a majority of the finish remaining as redone. The grips appear to be original, and are fit nicely to the frame, with no cracks, breaks, or repairs showing throughout. A majority of the factory markings are either absent, or partially washed out. Mechanically the gun remains in good shape, with a smooth and consistent trigger pull, good timing, and no internal issues present. There is some minor wear showing in the bore, with good rifling lines showing throughout, and no wear in the chambers, or at the muzzle. The serial number on the gun is 8852,"

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Hell of a good build up job, maches the rest of "finish
" perfectly. This is the best forgery I've seen in 50 years of looking at these snub tankers. It IS possible Numrich or other suppliers made the snub barrel after market. But this one show a little wear from age. If OP could pick it up for $399 (or slightly less) it would be a major score for a fun and useful gat IMHO.
 
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Since this was the OP's LOCAL GUN STORE and he has had adequate time to get there and buy it . Here is the gun posted on GB by the store. These guns have a rougher than a cob finish, it has probably been cerocoated so why mess with a functional nicely modified real heavy duty fun shooter ?
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/862506285
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Up for auction is an Enfield No. 2 MK I that is chambered in .38 Smith and Wesson, with a 2 1/8” barrel. This gun has been redone in regards to the finish with either Duracoat, or a similar type coating. There is a majority of the finish remaining as redone. The grips appear to be original, and are fit nicely to the frame, with no cracks, breaks, or repairs showing throughout. A majority of the factory markings are either absent, or partially washed out. Mechanically the gun remains in good shape, with a smooth and consistent trigger pull, good timing, and no internal issues present. There is some minor wear showing in the bore, with good rifling lines showing throughout, and no wear in the chambers, or at the muzzle. The serial number on the gun is 8852,"

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Hell of a good build up job, maches the rest of "fisish" perfectly. This is the best forgery I've seen in 50 years of looking at these snub tankers. It IS possible Numrich or other suppliers made the snub barrel after market. But this one show a little wear from age. If OP could pick it up for $399 (or slightly less) it would be a major score for a fun and useful gat IMHO.

I’m headed to the store tomorrow morning.
Much thanks again Gordon.
 
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