I say Victory Model ONLY because I DID see somewhere if the Ser. # begins with a V, it is. This one is V179XXX.
But, it doe NOT have a lanyard loop on the square butt, or, no stamp for United States Property or anything else.
This odd-ball revolver IS a K 5-screw K frame w/Strain Screw. Fixed sights with 5" barrel (4 7/8") chambered in the 38/200, Right side barrel marked 'K 38 S&W CTGR' (not just CTG). But, get this: It is NOT a re-worked gun for .38 spl, but it is stamped on the Left side frame 'CAL 38 SPECIAL' ~!!! (???).
Left side of barrel written like this: 38 . 767'
3 1/2 TONS
A total of 8 crown symbols over BNP; 2 + 6 on the cylinder.
And, some other symbol on Left side above trigger guard/front.
Also, it is the only V model I have yet seen with a shiny black finish; not flat black, other than under the grips.
And, speaking of, I
doubt these plastic white/black streaked grips are OEM/stock, and hopefully someone stumbling across this thread can advise me on how to shop for more legit grips.
Finally, I have convinced myself thus far it IS 38 S&W (and not spl) because the .38 spl _+P loads sitting in the cylinder from the previous owner are loose by circa .5 mm +, whereas these same cartridges fit snuggly in the cylinder of my 64-1. (thank goodness this gun was not re-chambered OR ever fired with .38 spl or +P).
Any information appreciated; I don't know if I really want to sell this piece or not, but if so, what it would be worth. The finish looks pretty nice overall minus the shiny holster wear on the cylinder and end of barrel. Inner bores look smooth/shiny.
Thanks for the look~!