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    K38, V-prefix serial, United States Property marked

    Indeed. Ammo prices are no joke under our current "leadership"... :-(
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    K38, V-prefix serial, United States Property marked

    That's not bad either. I think I'll likely order a box to put in a drawer... LOL!
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    K38, V-prefix serial, United States Property marked

    Now those prices are livable...
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    K38, V-prefix serial, United States Property marked

    Wow! That's like trying to buy 38-40 Winchester or M2 Ball ammo. That's crazy!
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    K38, V-prefix serial, United States Property marked

    More great info! Thank you!
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    K38, V-prefix serial, United States Property marked

    A closer look in better light allowed me to see what appears to be "1940" on this holster. I can clearly see the "40" part - see photo
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    K38, V-prefix serial, United States Property marked

    I hear you, but I don't think this is going to be fired by me. It doesn't look to have been fired as near as my non-expert eyes can tell save maybe a couple of test-fires at S&W. There is no powder residue on the top strap above the forcing cone, nor are there any marks or pitting on the area...
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    K38, V-prefix serial, United States Property marked

    The bottom side of that piece is stamped CANADA
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    K38, V-prefix serial, United States Property marked

    Thank you so much! I really didn't know what I had on my hands when it first dropped in my lap. I mean, it was clearly a S&W, but not like one I had seen (I'm a Model 67, 686, and 29/629 guy). Yeah, that's just what I need, another caliber to spend money on! :-) Holy moly! There may be...
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    K38, V-prefix serial, United States Property marked

    You're right. Alan set me straight above.
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    K38, V-prefix serial, United States Property marked

    Wow! It sure does look like the pattern 37 gear! Here's the link I'm looking at: British Commonwealth Pattern 37 Webbing (1940s – 1950s) | KommandoPost.com | KPS Militaria Collection
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    K38, V-prefix serial, United States Property marked

    These two photos came from the 43rd edition of Blue Book of Gun Values. One mentions Black Magic, the other parkerizing:
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    K38, V-prefix serial, United States Property marked

    Not that I know of. This pistol has been in this holster for decades prior to their nearly 90 year-old owner passing in recent months...
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    K38, V-prefix serial, United States Property marked

    Thank you, Ralph! Nice hit on the resale of the pistols too! This holster looks to be USGI, and it is old, however, I've been corrected that it's likely a British holster. There is a stamp inside the flap, but it's time-faded, and I can't make out what it said. Here are a couple of photos of...
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    K38, V-prefix serial, United States Property marked

    I found this in my Blue Book of Gun Values (43rd ed) that mentions a "Black Magic" finish. This pistol looks parkerized to me; could it be the Black Magic finish??
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