Recent content by lsalisbury

Hello Everyone, Thought I'd ad my Victory Model to the database. A very original 38 special S/N V138383. Numbers matching on the grips, barrel, cylinder, star. Flaming bomb proof mark on bottom of frame. No other markings. Any additional info would be appreciated. Larry

Had my 28-2 out of the safe the other day and while checking the timing (first time checked in 30yrs for this one) noticed a lot of looseness (slop) while rotating the cylinder. End play seems to be marginal. I'm not sure how long it's been this way. Also have some spitting issues. The bottom...

David, Thank you very much for the valuable information. Looks like the mystery is solved. It appears that I have a modified Pre-Victory M&P, early 1942 production, converted to 38 special with updated caliber stamping added. I used a 38 S&W along with a 38 special cartridge and my Model 28-2...

I also have a cut down barrel version just like yours. It looks exactly like the one on the snub nose link (second from top) right down to the fake stag grips made by Fitwell Marwyn-N.Y., but this one does not have the crossed sword British proof mark(s). Serial number is 958xxx, and is marked...