Just acquired a Victory Navy that appears to be unfired. Need help dating it please. Serial number V1864XX. Any help would be very much appreciated. Thanks.003 (640x480).jpg

My V 109XXX is dated to September 1942...Hope this helps some

This Victory is so nice that I'm having a hard time trying to decide whether I should fire it or not. I'm wanting to but should I?

Do you want to keep it as a safe queen for investment purposes? If so, don't shoot it. I don't believe occasional shooting will hurt the value so long as it is gently handled and cared for. But I wouldn't carry it around in a holster every day. Enjoy it while you can. Life is short and it could become tomorrow's contraband if some have their way.

I don't understand. You just got it and can't decide if you want to shoot it? Did you buy it or inherit it? If the former then I say do what makes you happy. Did you buy a gun or did you buy a piece of art? If it was bequeathed to you, then I would treat it as a memento and leave it as is. Go buy a shooter for $300 and bang the hell out of it.

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