Thread: S&W Victory model serial number lookup
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Old 09-22-2016, 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by kwill1911 View Post
My guess is that it is one of the Victory Model revolvers turned over after WWII for German police, hence the markings on the back strap (which I can't quite make out). Also, the style of carving on the ivory (oak leaves/acorn) is stereotypical of German engraving. What markings are on the butt with the serial number? A large W, perhaps?
Just a flaming bomb and V123572

I have noticed that S has been stamped on it on the face of the cylinder, the crane, and the frame too.
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