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A RARE .38 (SPECIAL) 'OFFICER'S MODEL MATCH MKIII' SIX-SHOT DOUBLE-ACTION REVOLVER, serial no. J64825 for 1971,
6in. barrel with ventilated rib, chequered walnut grips, and retaining virtually all its original blued finish.
Other Notes: German nitro proof marks.
It is believed that only approximately 700 units in .38 (Special) were made before production was dropped in favour of the Python, the J-frame MKIII being seen as direct sales competitor.
Estimate £700-900
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