Got a call from my local LGS yesterday with a question on a old S&W. Turned out to be a USNCPC marked Pre-Victory. A guy got that and a 1951 Colt DS from his dad who ran a liquor store in St. Louis and he was looking to consign both and buy something else. I gladly picked up both for his price. The sideplate has likely been replaced as the seam is a bit off and the finish doesn't match. Once I opened it up I realize why it had been changed since there is now the later model safety install. It was also missing the lanyard loop but I had an extra in the parts bin. All numbers match including the stocks. This one shipped in May 1941 (serial 759369).







It goes nicely with LCDR Sovanski's shoulder holster.

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SWCA: 3154
SWHF: 552