09-27-2009, 12:04 AM
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#21 | | Firearm Zealot
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2 of my friends have Victory models.
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11-01-2009, 05:25 PM
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#22 | | Registered User
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I bought a Victory Model (1943) in May.....I love these guns....just traded for a Model 10-5 (1966) yesterday....they are a pretty pair....both are 4" and .38 special.
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11-02-2009, 10:43 PM
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#23 | | Firearm Aficionado
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I wonder if that one is one of the three my Dad went through during the War? LOL.
Mark
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11-02-2009, 10:50 PM
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#24 | | Firearm Zealot
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2 of my friends have victory models and they are nice guns I envy you your find
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11-05-2009, 02:30 PM
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#25 | | Firearm Enthusiast
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This S&W revolver looks like an M&P Victory Model to me. It has the same serial number stamped in all the right places. It is stamped "United States Property" and says "38 S & W CTG" on the barrel. The thing that throws me off a bit is the serial number; there is no leading "V" and the number itself, 998xxx, seems like it might be kind of large.
Any comments or info anyone can offer would certainly be welcome. Thanks.
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11-05-2009, 03:55 PM
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#26 | | I LIKE POLKA!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hammer Down  Hello Mark
I am really sorry, I didn't Mean to Hijack your thread by showing and speaking about other Models. Please accept my apology..  Hammerdown | I thought I was in the Mosin Nagant forum for a second....
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11-05-2009, 10:31 PM
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#27 | | Firearm Aficionado
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Hello
I THINK your S&W Revolver is what some collectors call "Pre-Victory Model", or "British Contract Revolver". Basically the same thing as mine (the first revolver posted in this topic) a .380" Calibre Revolver( aka .38 S&W, .380"/200, or .38/200) S&W M&P Revolver that was made for British (and British Empire) Forces during the War, just made prior to "Victory Model" production began, hence no V in the number prefix.
Just off the top of my head, I THINK that "Victory Model" production began circa 1942, so revolvers made prior to that would have no V in the number.
I hope that all made sense?, once more, I am not 100% certain about that info, I'm sure others know more than me.
Thanks
Mark
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11-05-2009, 11:19 PM
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#28 | | Firearm Enthusiast
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Thanks for the comment. It gives me something to think about and maybe a direction to go to try for more info. I got this revolver from a WWII veteran who served in the Pacific. However, he stayed in the service several years after the war, and so who knows where or how he got the revolver.
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11-06-2009, 10:10 PM
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#29 | | Firearm Aficionado
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Hello
It might be a good idea to check out the Smith & Wesson Collector's Forum, they seem to know what they are talking about, a lot better than I do LOL.
Thanks
Mark
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11-07-2009, 09:15 PM
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#30 | | Firearm Enthusiast
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Got this one (Victory Model) all matching including grips, with the holster on Gunbroker. The prices have been going up lately. The Brittish guns are technically not true victory models. They are nice guns but you cant use .38 specail ammo. I also picked up a 10-5 from my uncle cheap. Here is a website with info on the Victory Model so you know what to look for (serial numbers etc). http://www.coolgunsite.com/pistols/v...and_wesson.htm | |
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11-07-2009, 09:28 PM
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#31 | | Firearm Zealot
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That looks like a nice one Anton.
I've been watching them for a while. I too would rather have a .38 Special than the .38 S&W. I saw a nice Navy marked model sell last week and I wish i'd have bid on it.
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02-24-2010, 12:25 PM
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#32 | | Registered User
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Hi, i own a victory model. Its serial starts with (V137xxx) and it was personal weapon of my grand father who was in forces then.
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