V459448 would indicate probable shipping in November-December 1943. Several key pieces of information are needed: (1) What is the barrel length from front face of cylinder to muzzle? (2) What caliber is stamped on the barrel? (3) What is stamped (if anything) on the topstrap, the area above the cylinder? (4) Is the finish blued or a dull dark finish? Or is it nickel plated? (5) Are the grips smooth wood or checkered or plastic?