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Originally Posted by The Gila Bender
Victory V764434
Appears to be a factory re-barrel and refinish in black oxide. No US property markings on top strap, "P" stamped on left side rear just below the top strap, crossed swords with two small numbers also on left side just above the front of the trigger housing. Grip frame is stamped "R-SB 11 80". Barrel is a tapered 4" Model 10 with ramped and serrated front sight, underside is stamped with matching serial number and diamond. Grips are magnas, no serial number. It's a nice little rework that appears unfired since refurb. A PD trade in perhaps? Missing the upper sideplate screw. Anyone got a spare?
Was this a BSR converted to .38 Special?
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From early 1945. If there is nothing stamped on the top strap, it's likely a DSC contract for civilian service, so it would have been in .38 Special. Magnas are probably not original. I don't know about the crossed swords. Just to be sure, try chambering a .38 S&W round to see if it fits. If not, it is an original .38 Special. If so, and a .38 Special round has a sloppy fit, the chambers are probably bored out. Numrich had the proper screw, or at least they did. Hopefully someone from here might sell you one.