Older Smith Wesson 38 special/ V series

[snider1946]

I have a Smith/Wesson V series pistol 38 special and I can’t find Mfg date /Serial number on Butt V 255694 / number under cylinder 4049 ! Got from my uncle in great shape I don’t think he ever fired it! Any info appreciated! Ron

 

[cmshoot]

You have a WWII-production Smith & Wesson Victory Model revolver.

Your serial number should fall into 1942-1943 time frame.

You can see on the butt, between the "V" and the beginning of the numerals, where someone filled in the hole for the lanyard ring.

Here's a bunch of info on the Victory Model:

An Official Journal Of The NRA | "V" Is For Victory: The Smith & Wesson Victory Model Revolver

Although the M1911A1 was the standard U.S military sidearm during World War II, more than 350,000 S&W Victory Model revolvers were produced, and they accompanied many U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aviators during pivotal battles of the Pacific Theater.

www.americanrifleman.org

 

[BillsCamino]

My Jinks lettered Victory pistol, s/n V456678 was shipped in Jan 1943 and is an original chambered 38SPL...not 38SW

 

[cmshoot]

My Jinks lettered Victory pistol, s/n V456678 was mfg'd in 1943 and is an original chambered 38SPL...not 38SW

I believe that all the Victory Models after S/N V40000 were chambered in .38 Special.

 

[snider1946]

You have a WWII-production Smith & Wesson Victory Model revolver.

Your serial number should fall into 1942-1943 time frame.

You can see on the butt, between the "V" and the beginning of the numerals, where someone filled in the hole for the lanyard ring.

Here's a bunch of info on the Victory Model:

An Official Journal Of The NRA | "V" Is For Victory: The Smith & Wesson Victory Model Revolver

Although the M1911A1 was the standard U.S military sidearm during World War II, more than 350,000 S&W Victory Model revolvers were produced, and they accompanied many U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aviators during pivotal battles of the Pacific Theater.

www.americanrifleman.org

THANKS !

 

[snider1946]

My Jinks lettered Victory pistol, s/n V456678 was shipped in Jan 1943 and is an original chambered 38SPL...not 38SW

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THANKS !

 

[snider1946]

THANKS !

THANKS !