Was hoping to get approx dates of mfg for the following, I posted on the thread for the database, but just got a few comments about the FTR marks which I knew.

Thanks

1)5" 38 S&W united states property marked, wb and flaming ball butt marked, #918094, smooth right grip marked inside matches, original blue or midnight black finish, NZ and 2445 marked on backstrap hump. .358 bore. Probably shipped early (maybe Feb.) 1942.

2)5" 38 S&W united states property marked, wb flaming ball marked, #V25237, parkerized and MA 53 FTR D^D marked, smooth grips, right grip does not match, vega import marked. .357 bore. Probably mid-1942. Have chambers been bored to accept .38 Special?

3)5" 38 S&W united states property marked, wb flaming ball marked, #V138580, parkerized and MA 54 FTR D^D marked, smooth grips, right grip does not match, vega import marked, .361 bore. Probable October 1942. Have chambers been bored to accept .38 Special?

4)4" 38 Special not united states property marked, flaming ball only on butt, right smooth grip matches, V164920, worn matte blue finish, .358 bore. Probable November 1942. Likely intended for stateside law enforcement or defense plant guard use.