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    Model 1917 US Army

    Thanks Rick
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    Model 1917 US Army

    Went on my computer resized the picture saved it but it still came out flipped?
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    Model 1917 US Army

    Picture of side plate with initials scribed in. I was disappointed with the initails when I first saw them but, when I got the pistol home and took off the grips I was happy to find they belonged to a Soldier.
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    Model 1917 US Army

    Thanks for fixing the pics and the reloading info. I'm going to use auto rim cases for reload I have some but I'm looking to pick up some more.
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    Model 1917 US Army

    Thanks I've been looking for one since I watched "Fury" funny how something can get under your skin
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    Model 1917 US Army

    Thank I'll check into newspapers
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    Model 1917 US Army

    Thanks I will continue to peruse the web
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    Model 1917 US Army

    I apologize for the pics I don't know why they flipped over. Took me a half hour just to figure out how to attach them
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    Model 1917 US Army

    Just purchased this model 1917 that is in good shape other than “OAL” scribed in the side plate. When I removed the grips I found the serial number written on the right grip. On the left grip I found “O-A-LARSEN 1st LT. INF. US”. Anyone know how I might be able to obtain more information on the...
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    Letter of Authenticity Question

    I'm having the same issue with Mr. Jinks check out this thread:S&W Victory original or replacement barrel?
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    S&W Victory original or replacement barrel?

    pictures of top strap and factory letter I've attached pics of the top strap (it's unmarked) and the factory letter as requested. Thanks to all for the responses
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    S&W Victory original or replacement barrel?

    Requested pic of Butt Here's a picture of butt with the "W" and what looks like a "F" and "U" stamped in the wood.
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    S&W Victory original or replacement barrel?

    Yes, the V655626 is stamped on the barrel flat, butt of frame, cylinder, and extractor star. I had sent Mr Jinks a letter care of the Smith & Wesson Historical Foundation stating what I wrote in my post and the above pictures along with the original factory letter about a month ago. I've not...
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    S&W Victory original or replacement barrel?

    I received a factory letter on my recent purchase of a Victory model that stated it was shipped to the United States Strategic Services with a 2" barrel so the 4" barrel must be a replacement. I sent a followup letter to the Smith & Wesson Historical Foundation about a month ago asking if the...
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    The Definitive Model 40/42 Thread

    Serial number 239xx second pic Not sure why the pics are upside down and was unable to attach them on the same page,my apologies
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