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S/W Victory Model 38 Special
- Thread starter kencop93
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Victory Models were made mainly for pilots and home front use and for export to England. They are basically your run of the mill S&W mod 10 revolvers. The Victory models were naturally used during WW2 and many were used by the Navy. There are usually 2 main chamberings, first is 38 S&W also known as 38/200 for England and 38 special for the USA. The guns were also made in 4 inch and 5 inch barrel lengths.
Prices for the 5 inch English guns are in the 300 to 400 range
Prices for the 4 inch US guns are usually 400 to 500 and more for the Navy marked versions. Prices are for 90% guns.
Prices for the 5 inch English guns are in the 300 to 400 range
Prices for the 4 inch US guns are usually 400 to 500 and more for the Navy marked versions. Prices are for 90% guns.
Does it have US Govt Property on it? If not, it might have been used in Canada.. a lot were, I hear.
Does it have a V serial number on the butt grip?
The finish on mine is a little 'weak' but it's mechanically perfect. I paid $213.50 for it in April.
Does it have a V serial number on the butt grip?
The finish on mine is a little 'weak' but it's mechanically perfect. I paid $213.50 for it in April.
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Darn it Marco, you're getting too good on these Smith & Wesson's. How's a guy supposed to get a deal at a Machine Gun Shop when you know about Victory Revolvers?
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By the way, the 38/200 British lend lease gun is the Model 11. It has it's own designation.
It might have been refinished and the marks polished out. I have a couple like that. Are there any British Proof marks? Does it say "Not British Made" on the side under the cylinder?
kencop93
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It says made in the usa on one side. It doesnt appear to have been refinished. Its in great shape but looking at all the other markings on it I dont think it was polished the flaming bomb and the other marking appear pretty good
The guys over at the S&W Forum ( www.smith-wessonforum.com ) could probably give you some pretty good info on just what you have. Go to
and post any question which you might have. They have a tremendous amount of S&W knowledge.
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