Navy Victory Letter
Just wanted to include my Victory I found earlier this year. The revolver is not a prestine example and shows use! But use that I feel is indicative of use in WWII. I have not made a copy of the Letter from S&W yet, but will this weekend. I do have a couple of photos of the revolver. The information provided by S&W is as follows:
"We have researched your Smith & Wesson .38 Victory Model, United States Navy Contract, caliber .38 S&W Special, revolver in company records which indicate that your handgun, with serial number V116134 was shipped from our factory on October 6, 1942, and delivered to United States Navy, Norfolk, Va. The records indicate that this revolver was shipped with a 4 inch barrel, military midnight black finish, butt swivel, and smooth walnut non- monogrammed grips."
Although the "midnight black finish" is well worn, she is still in excellent condition. This revolver was used, fired little, carried a lot , and clean! Here are some photos of the Victroy.
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