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Originally Posted by gamblelane
I just found the receipt for 5 S&W Victorys I purchased brand new for $60 apiece-In 1976! All except one were sold to friends. The one I kept was the only one without a V infront of the ser#988917 and no markings on the top.Never paid attention to the others but think they had US property on the top.I don't think these were ever issued.Why is mine unmarked?
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First off, welcome to the forum.
Are we talking about 5" in .38 S&W or 4" in .38 Special? Serial number 988917 would have likely shipped in early 1942, and would be generally regarded as a "pre-Victory." That late, it may have gone out with the Victory-type phosphate finish and plain stocks (how about posting a photo?) The lack of a military property mark suggests that it likely went to a civilian customer, or possibly to the Merchant Marine. Very much worth lettering.