Recent content by Mjk42

Here is the letter from the one I recently posted so you can see what would be included. I got one for this gun and my navy victory very similar to what you posted! Letters just came this week. I got the letters just to “complete” the item and so someday when my kids are going through it they...

I purchased a a Model 1917 in excellent condition and just received the factory letter. Shipped Sept 12th 1918 to the US Armory in Springfield MA. The finish only has minimal loss at the muzzle but otherwise the markings nice and clear. Ordinance bomb and multiple WWI eagle heads with serial...

As promised, I received the factory letter and wanted to update. Revolver was shipped sept 12 1942 to naval base in Oakland CA. I attached a copy of the letter below.

Got mine today! New to collecting and so much to learn. The value estimates are very helpful.

Thanks for the recommendation, I just ordered the book! Happy to hear that the grips are correct for time period. Took them off again and tried to really look (or imagine…) a serial number and nothing obvious. Has a WD lightly carved inside back left grip and a 50 stamped on the butt end of...

The 2nd revolver that was in the auction lot with the Navy Victory was a 6in nickel plated 1905 4th change M&P. SN 252541. I suspect this puts it shipping 1916ish just guessing based on first SN of 4th change being 241704 in 1915. Appears to be original finish in good condition with some wear at...

The red letter on the top strap was my hesitation as well that I posted about prior. Seems like the group thought it was highlighted/painted after at some point with a crayon or paint etc but the letter marking itself of U.S. Navy seems to be correct from what I can tell maybe if the letter...

I decided to go for the U.S Navy victory revolver with the red lettering I posted about prior and just received it this week. This is my first victory revolver and I am pretty happy with it! Early model that I am guessing was from one of the first navy contracts. V60376 on butt plate, cylinder...

I see how my first post was confusing. The one I am looking at has ONLY the U.S. Navy marking on the left top strap. It is in red lettering which threw me off because the only other variation I have seen with red lettering was other victory revolvers with the red lettering on the left side of...

I was referring to the navy variation that is marked “property of U.S. Navy” in red lettering on the left side frame. I believe this was more so seen in a second navy contract? The earlier models have just U.S. Navy on the left top strap.

Hello! I am looking at buying a SW Victory model SN V60XXX that is in good condition and marked U.S. Navy on the left top strap. 4in barrel and serial number would seem to match navy contract. What is making me question is the “U.S. Navy” on the top is red letter which I have not seen in a top...