Victory data base

[mayralphie]

Can you help me with serial number 964614 5” barrel United States Property marked. FTR 55 D arrow D on frame.

 

[Skinned_knuckle]

Recently purchased V607663 that is factory marked for 38 special. No markings on top strap but flaming bomb and lots of proof marks. All stamps and markings are legible and crisp but obviously reparked over some localized rust pitting. Hoping it’s a late war example so it matches my 1945 Remington Rand 1911a1 and 1945 Springfield M1.

 

[ordnanceguy]

Hello Skinned:

Your Victory likely shipped from the factory in the May-August, 1944 time frame. Hope that helps you.

Regards,
Charlie

 

[ordnanceguy]

Can you help me with serial number 964614 5” barrel United States Property marked. FTR 55 D arrow D on frame.

Mayralphie:

As mentioned in my earlier comment your pre-Victory was likely shipped from the factory in the April-May, 1942 time frame. It was a Lend Lease gun that ended up in Australia where it underwent a thorough rebuild in 1955. Quite a few of these Aussie guns were brought back to the USA in the 1990's. There is most likely an importer's mark on the left frame below the cylinder window.

I hope that additional info is helpful to you.

Regards,
Charlie

 

[Wrangler Rich]

I have V413463 , 38 S&W CTG, 5" barrel, with matching numbers in the appropriate places. With the "ordinance bomb" followed by U.S.Property G.H.D. On the left hand side of the top strap. On the left hand side of the revolver it is stamped, Cal. .38 special, and A/l\F .
Non number matching era correct smooth stocks. It also has the original hammer block safety.

WR

 

[CaptainDoRight]

Another Victory for data base

I am cleaning up a S&W Victory for a friend. It has serial number V298548 in the various places where those numbers are usually stamped (including on the back side of the extractor). The letter S is added to some of those numbers. There is a separate number, 53344, stamped on the frame under the yoke and the same number with an added s on the underside of the yoke. Since the part of the frame under the yoke is a fixed part of the frame, I am not sure what the extra number is for.

The finish is in pretty bad condition, but the cylinders and barrel are reasonably clean.

All the pictures I have of it exceed the max size allowed for attachments, so I will try to get them reduced in file size by reducing the resolution.

The top strap has the ordinance bomb and "U.S. Property G.H.D." The grips have the same serial # on the inside. The barrel has ".38 S.&W. SPECIAL CTG" on the right side. It is a "five screw" model.

 

[ordnanceguy]

I have V413463 , 38 S&W CTG, 5" barrel, with matching numbers in the appropriate places. With the "ordinance bomb" followed by U.S.Property G.H.D. On the left hand side of the top strap. On the left hand side of the revolver it is stamped, Cal. .38 special, and A/l\F .Non number matching era correct smooth stocks. It also has the original hammer block safety. WR

Hello Wrangler:

Thanks for posting your data. From the Victory Model Database I would say that your revolver likely shipped from the factory in the September, 1943 time frame. As you may know, the A/|\F marking indicates previous ownership by the Australian armed forces.

HTH.

Regards,
Charlie

 

[fiasconva]

You know, I see these pictures of the original finish on the pre-Victories and for the life of me can't figure out why someone would re-blue the finish on the one I inherited.

 

[leicanthrope]

Just picked up this "Pre-Victory", and would be interested to see what insights the experts here might be able to add.

Also, what does the "P" stamped on the yoke indicate? Is that a military acceptance mark, or something else entirely?

(Disclaimer: The grips are not original to the gun. I believe they're the correct type though. The ones that came with it were clearly anachronistic.)

 

[moralem]

I am looking at a US Navy marked one in the 220000 serial range……what is the going rate for one of these?

 

[AJ]

I am looking at a US Navy marked one in the 220000 serial range……what is the going rate for one of these?

Whatever the market will bear. I just sold one for $600. It was in NIB condition. Do a Completed Sales on Gunbroker and you will see what a good ballpark on the prices.

 

[LukasII]

Victory identification, odd number

Howdy folks,

I just picked up this lend lease victory revolver in fantastic condition, serial V147123.

It has all the hallmarks of a normal lend lease.

My only question about it is, what does the "P1174" number on a right of the frame, under the "MADE IN USA" mean?

I'm guessing the encircled broad arrow is a standard british military acceptance mark, but if you know more, Id love to hear it!

 

[kwill1911]

The broad arrow is actually in the letter C which means this one went to Canada. I don't know about the number under the Made in U.S.A.

 

[Inkedforlife76]

Hello. I have a victory 4 inch revolver that is matching including grips, serial number is V 284,390.
Top strap left side marked with bomb followed by U.S. Property and G.H.D.
No P marking anywhere
Holster is a 1943 boyt USN marked shoulder holster with cartridge loops on strap

Curious on ballpark date of manufacture. Info im seeing states changes taking place at serial 300,000 in 1943 but my serial pre dates that and the changes from that serial of 300,000.

 

[diddlyv]

Another Victory Model for Data base

I received my 5 inch Victory model today in .38 S&W. Left top strap is stamped *UNITED STATES PROPERTY*
On the front of the bottom of the Butt is a very small P a flaming bomb and what looks like a B the long straight portion of the B is parallel to the left side of the grip frame. The serial Number is V127026 and is on the back end of the Cylinder and on the bottom of the barrel between the cylinder pin lock and the frame when the cylinder is open. I do not see any other marking other than the import stamp S&W Crest Made in USA and the standard Barrel marking. Are any other proof marks or acceptance stamps likely to be under the grips?

Curious as to when it may have been shipped. Thank you.

 

[ordnanceguy]

...The serial Number is V127026 ...Are any other proof marks or acceptance stamps likely to be under the grips? Curious as to when it may have been shipped. Thank you.

Diddly:

Your Victory likely shipped in the October, 1942 time frame. The B mark on the butt is actually a WB, the initials of the Springfield Ordnance District inspector. The markings under the grips are likely to be those of factory fitters, assemblers and inspectors. They would not be military markings.

Hope that information is helpful to you.

Regards,
Charlie

 

[gmarshall99]

I just purchased a Victory Model. It has no flaming bomb, no GHD, No us government on the top strap. No little "S" anywhere. Haven't opened it up yet.
The plain wood service grips are numbered to the gun. Serial number V2798 is on the butt, underside of the barrel, and on the rear of the cylinder. Underside of barrel has a tiny P on upper left of flat.
I don't believe it's a fake. Came in a leather holster with no manuf info.
Anything you can tell me about it would be appreciated.

 

[ordnanceguy]

I just purchased a Victory Model. ... Serial number V2798 is on the butt....Anything you can tell me about it would be appreciated.

GMarshall99:

Is it a 4 inch .38 Special or a 5 inch .38 S&W? Pictures always help us to diagnose a gun. Let me know the caliber and I can tell you some more.

Regards,
Charlie

 

[gmarshall99]

It is a 4 inch /38 special. I am a little surprised at the low serial number and was wondering if it was a special issue. Thinking about getting a letter.

 

[Muley Gil]

It is a 4 inch /38 special. I am a little surprised at the low serial number and was wondering if it was a special issue. Thinking about getting a letter.

The Victory series started at serial number V1 and went up from there.