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I am trying to find when my dads 38 special was made
I have my fathers 38 special that my sis ter had when she just passed.
The pistol s in excellent condition. The serial number starts with a V, so I think it is a WWII model. Any help to identify the age would be appreciated.
Let me know what info. you need to identify it.
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05-09-2024, 06:40 PM
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You are correct in thinking that it's a WWII revolver. It's called a "Victory" Model. Can you tell us all the markings it has? This will help determine if it's military issue, or if it was issued to a civilian agency during the Wsr.
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05-09-2024, 07:50 PM
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This is the introduction sub forum. You'll get better responses in the proper revolver sub forum.
That said, welcome from Ohio!
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Welcome and condolences on the loss of your sister.
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05-09-2024, 08:41 PM
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05-09-2024, 08:44 PM
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Perhaps the Moderator can move the post to the correct subforum...
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Being a "Victory" model it was made between 1941 and 1945. Do you really need to know closer than that? If you do we need the full serial number.
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Welcome from CT and condolences on your sister.
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Serial # V 4689.. and a P at the end
Thank you for any help
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Duplicate Post--Please, delete
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Serial # V 4689.. and a P at the end
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Likely from mid-1942.
Is it stamped .38 S & W CTG or .38 S & W Special CTG on the right barrel?
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Sorry to get back so late.
It is stamped 38 S.&W. special CTG.
It isn't blued but more of a military issue grey.
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It also has a 6 stamped on the butt of the handle and inside where the cylinder opens
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