WWII S&W M&P Victory Model Revolver.

big boomer · 09-27-2009, 12:04 AM

2 of my friends have Victory models.

Victory Model · 11-01-2009, 05:25 PM

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.

TomcatPC · 11-02-2009, 10:43 PM

I wonder if that one is one of the three my Dad went through during the War? LOL.
Mark

big boomer · 11-02-2009, 10:50 PM

2 of my friends have victory models and they are nice guns I envy you your find

rmm63 · 11-05-2009, 02:30 PM

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.

LefthandShooter · 11-05-2009, 03:55 PM

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....

TomcatPC · 11-05-2009, 10:31 PM

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

rmm63 · 11-05-2009, 11:19 PM

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.

TomcatPC · 11-06-2009, 10:10 PM

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

Anton · 11-07-2009, 09:15 PM

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

TheJoker · 11-07-2009, 09:28 PM

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.

11-01-2009, 05:25 PM	#22
Victory Model Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1	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. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Victory Model; 11-01-2009 at 05:31 PM.

11-02-2009, 10:43 PM	#23
TomcatPC Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Between Homer, Alaska and Wrington, Somerset, England. (Toledo, Ohio... a long way from where I want to be) Posts: 502	I wonder if that one is one of the three my Dad went through during the War? LOL. Mark __________________ The .303" Cartridge, Helping Englishmen express their emotions since 1888.

11-05-2009, 02:30 PM	#25
rmm63 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 42	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. Attached Thumbnails

11-05-2009, 10:31 PM	#27
TomcatPC Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Between Homer, Alaska and Wrington, Somerset, England. (Toledo, Ohio... a long way from where I want to be) Posts: 502	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 __________________ The .303" Cartridge, Helping Englishmen express their emotions since 1888.

11-06-2009, 10:10 PM	#29
TomcatPC Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Between Homer, Alaska and Wrington, Somerset, England. (Toledo, Ohio... a long way from where I want to be) Posts: 502	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 __________________ The .303" Cartridge, Helping Englishmen express their emotions since 1888.

09-27-2009, 12:04 AM	#21
big boomer Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Minn. Posts: 2,310	2 of my friends have Victory models.

11-02-2009, 10:50 PM	#24
big boomer Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Minn. Posts: 2,310	2 of my friends have victory models and they are nice guns I envy you your find

11-05-2009, 11:19 PM	#28
rmm63 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 42	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.

11-07-2009, 09:15 PM	#30
Anton Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 65	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 Attached Thumbnails

11-07-2009, 09:28 PM	#31
TheJoker Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,071	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. __________________ "Be wary of strong drink. It can make you shoot at tax collectors... and miss." -- Lazarus Long