Recent content by schemist

Thank you very much for the information. I would like to know whatever shipping info you have. The complete serial number is V 707787.

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I will get better pics posted tonight. The swivel is still attached to the gun. The grip picture is of just the grips after I took them off.

I appreciate the responses. Hopefully someone that knows more about the possibility of this being Israeli used will chime in. Does anyone know when it was made? I would guess 1944, but I can't find anything specific. Thanks.

I picked up a Victory revolver in 38 S&W and was wanting to ask about the marking on the backstrap. To me it looks like AKD 5 61. Any idea what this is? The US Property has been worn off the top and it appears that the cylinder, sideplate and grips have been replaced. The grips on it have...

Would Leroy's be able to tell me anything about the revolver?

I think you have nailed it. Looking at it now, I can see part of the R in Leroy's and part of the S in Glascow. I can't thank you enough.

I just picked up a Victory 38S&W revolver. There are some markings on the yoke I would like help with. I can't make out all of it but I believe the first line ends with OY'S and the second ends with COW MT. The only non-US marking I can find is an FTR on the sideplate and there doesn't appear...

Thank you for the information. I really appreciate it. I think I will leave it as is.

I just picked up a Victory 38S&W revolver that was part of the Lend Lease program. There is a broad arrow where the barrel connects which I've seen on others before, but there are some markings I'm not familiar with. The cylinder is a replacement and has an asterisk or star at every flute and...