Smith & Wesson .38
S&W CTG Victory Model Date: 1942 S/N V115380 |
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The Victory model was so named for the "V" prefix which was placed before the serial number and represented "Victory" against the Axis powers in World War II. The revolver shown here was manufactured in mid 1942 and accepts the .38 S&W cartridge. The acceptance mark of Ordnance officer Waldemar Broburg is located on the butt (to about serial number V145000) . The property mark was removed from the top strap on this revolver. Just to the right of the inspectors mark (WB) is a ordnance bomb and proof mark. The "P" proof mark indicates this revolver has passed military proof testing. There were over 571,629 of these models produced between October 1941 and May 1945 for the British Common wealth countries. Victory model revolvers played a significant role in World War II and even at the age of 60+ years old can be quiet accurate and very affordable for the historical arms collector. There had been reported use of Victory revolvers as late as the 1980s by U.S. and foreign military organizations. |
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Left Profile |
Right Profile |
S&W Logo |
U.S. Property is removed |
WB, Ordnance insignia (bomb), and Proof Mark (P) |
Cartridge marking |
S&W Barrel Patent information |
Cylinder crane and crane recess have the correct matching numbers |
Cylinder serial number |
Barrel serial number |
Color case hardened hammer |
Color case hardened trigger |
Cylinder release |
Smooth walnut stocks |
From the
collection of T. Moore |
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