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Item Name: FS WWII S&W Victory Model, Military & Police Revolver
Location: HIram, Paulding Co. * Will only be in area Sunday & Monday (6/14 & 6/15) *
Zip Code: 30141
Item is for: Sale Only
Sale Price: 350.00
Caliber: .38 Special
Willing to Ship: No
Bill of Sale Required?: No
Item Description: WWII
All matching serial numbers with "V" prefix and "P" proof marks. Very good condition. Parkerized finish with case hardened hammer and trigger. Serrated trigger face. Four inch barrel marked 38 S.&W. SPECIAL CTG. The bore is bright with crisp rifling. The action is smooth and crisp. Checkered wood grips.
The Victory Model was used by United States forces during World War II, being chambered in the well-known and popular .38 Special cartridge. The Victory Model was a standard-issue sidearm for US Navy and Marine aircrews, and was also used by security guards at factories and defense installations throughout the United States during the war.[8]
Some of these revolvers remained in service well into the 1990s with units of the US Armed Forces, including the Coast Guard. Until the introduction of the Beretta M9 9mm pistol in 1990, U.S. Army helicopter crew members and female Military Police officers were equipped with .38 caliber Victory Model revolvers. Criminal Investigation Division agents were issued .38 caliber revolvers with two inch barrels. The Victory Model remained in use with Air National Guard tanker and transport crews as late as Operation Desert Storm in 1991.[9]
Additional info added 6/10/15:
There are no U.S. Property or other markings anywhere on revolver. I added a fourth photo (thumbnail) at bottom of posting that shows top view.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smith_&_Wesson_Model_10#Victory_Model
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Item Name: FS WWII S&W Victory Model, Military & Police Revolver
Location: HIram, Paulding Co. * Will only be in area Sunday & Monday (6/14 & 6/15) *
Zip Code: 30141
Item is for: Sale Only
Sale Price: 350.00
Caliber: .38 Special
Willing to Ship: No
Bill of Sale Required?: No
Item Description: WWII
Smith & Wesson "V" Victory Model
Military and Police Revolver
Military and Police Revolver
.38 Special
All matching serial numbers with "V" prefix and "P" proof marks. Very good condition. Parkerized finish with case hardened hammer and trigger. Serrated trigger face. Four inch barrel marked 38 S.&W. SPECIAL CTG. The bore is bright with crisp rifling. The action is smooth and crisp. Checkered wood grips.
- "V" prefix which was placed before the serial number and represented "Victory" against the Axis powers in World War II.
- "P" U.S. firing proof marking is stamped on three different places on the gun, left side plate, under the barrel, rear of the cylinder.
- "S" marking on the right side plate as well as before the serial number on the butt have the improved hammer block installed.
The Victory Model was used by United States forces during World War II, being chambered in the well-known and popular .38 Special cartridge. The Victory Model was a standard-issue sidearm for US Navy and Marine aircrews, and was also used by security guards at factories and defense installations throughout the United States during the war.[8]
Some of these revolvers remained in service well into the 1990s with units of the US Armed Forces, including the Coast Guard. Until the introduction of the Beretta M9 9mm pistol in 1990, U.S. Army helicopter crew members and female Military Police officers were equipped with .38 caliber Victory Model revolvers. Criminal Investigation Division agents were issued .38 caliber revolvers with two inch barrels. The Victory Model remained in use with Air National Guard tanker and transport crews as late as Operation Desert Storm in 1991.[9]
Additional info added 6/10/15:
There are no U.S. Property or other markings anywhere on revolver. I added a fourth photo (thumbnail) at bottom of posting that shows top view.
* Will only be in area Sunday & Monday (6/14 & 6/15) *
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smith_&_Wesson_Model_10#Victory_Model
Pictures:
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