I have 3 Victory models with old hammer block which have "S" stamped on yoke, rear face of cylinder and on right grip frame under grip. Anyone know the significance of this "S" stamping? Thanks, Ron

"Anyone know the significance of this "S" stamping?"

That question has been asked several times here, and I do not remember an answer to it being offered. There were some earlier Victories returned to the factory after the War to have the new hammer block added. I don't think there were very many of those conversions done, as it wasn't cheap to do. Allegedly, and I do not know the facts, the converted revolvers had an "S" stamped ahead of the V-prefix, and also on the upper limb of the sideplate. It's possible there were other stampings elsewhere. In any event, an unconverted Victory with the earlier hammer block safety would not have been stamped with S for the purpose of indicating the 1945 safety. Therefore, it must have been for another purpose - possibly an inspection stamp. Maybe someone knows.

Thanks for your input DWalt. All three of my "S" marked Victories are 4 inch 38 Spcl and I have seen several other 4 inch 38 spcl. with the same markings. I have yet to see a 5 inch 38/200 with the marking. All 3 of my "S" marked Victories have the old style hammer block and show no evidence of any non-original tampering.