Apparently something went wrong in transferring the query to this forum, so I will open a new topic.
Nestor, we will need a little more info on the top break S&W. There were several models.
The M&P (there was no Model 10 designation in those days) was sent to Britain in 1941-1942 as Lend Lease. Lend Lease guns were marked as U.S. Property (since one can't lend what one does not own). Apparently that one was passed on to India at sometime or other and was subject to Factory Repair at the Rifle Factory Ishapore, all as you suspected. (Ishapore used "FR" for the same rebuild process that the British called "Factory Thorough Repair" or "FTR".)
The "book" price on those is only about $250, but there has been a fair amount of collector interest lately and I think it might bring a little more. In this case, the FR mark might enhance the value.
Jim
Nestor, we will need a little more info on the top break S&W. There were several models.
The M&P (there was no Model 10 designation in those days) was sent to Britain in 1941-1942 as Lend Lease. Lend Lease guns were marked as U.S. Property (since one can't lend what one does not own). Apparently that one was passed on to India at sometime or other and was subject to Factory Repair at the Rifle Factory Ishapore, all as you suspected. (Ishapore used "FR" for the same rebuild process that the British called "Factory Thorough Repair" or "FTR".)
The "book" price on those is only about $250, but there has been a fair amount of collector interest lately and I think it might bring a little more. In this case, the FR mark might enhance the value.
Jim