I just got one that Bubba got hold of some time in the past. Serial number is V252003. The top has been scrubbed of any property markings. The "V" has been removed from the grip. The lanyard hole has been filled in. It has pock marks under the cylinder release that looks like somebody used it for a hammer. It's got the wrong grips. It has a very old and worn reblue. We got it at Gander Mountain a few days ago. It was in pieces in a zip-lock bag. We put it back together and the only thing missing was the side plate screw under the cylinder. I found a screw for it yesterday and we put it on and shot cans in the back yard yesterday afternoon. The barrel has good rifling and we knocked cans all over the place with it. At $70.00 it is the cheapest Victory I've ever bought. There is absolutely no collector value so it will join my household hide-a-gun program.