Just received a letter for V176115. It says: "Smith & Wesson .38 Victory Model, US Navy contract, cal. .38 S&W Spl., company records indicate V176115 shipped Dec 1, 1942 to Ft. Mason, CA ( OSS) with 2 inch Bbl. military midnight black finish, butt swivel and smooth walnut grips. Shipment was for 500 units. " Ed.
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