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04-18-2019, 08:37 AM
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S & W Victory Model
I have a S & W victory model .38 (V393573) . I'm not sure of it's exact caliber since there were several variations (38 special, 38 S & W, 38 - 200). It has had a number of modifications - 6" slab-side target barrel, Bow-Mar sights, and an oversized but period smooth walnut grip with S & W crest. I am trying to discover if this was something experimental done by Smith & Wesson or by an outside gunsmith.
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04-18-2019, 08:58 AM
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Probably built by a gunsmith for a PPC shooter in the 1970s or early 80s. .38 Special I bet. How about some pictures.
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04-18-2019, 09:23 AM
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A slab barrel and Bomar sights were never by S&W. Quite popular for PPC competition back in the 70's and 80's. Usually make really nice shooters.
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04-18-2019, 09:57 AM
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It’s highly unlikely somebody would go through all that trouble and expense to modify a .38 S&W (that’s the same as .38/200) British Service model, especially if it’s nicely done.
We can’t tell the caliber from the serial, you’d need to test the cylinder’s chambers with live rounds or take really good inside photos to post.
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04-18-2019, 10:30 AM
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I have several photos of the firearm on my desktop. Any easy way to post them? I tried and it asked for a URL address.
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Originally Posted by dwforsci
I have several photos of the firearm on my desktop. Any easy way to post them? I tried and it asked for a URL address.
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Try this:
"Go Advanced" below the "Quick Reply" window.
Write post in text window.
Scroll below the text window and "Manage Attachments".
Follow prompts to attach up to 5 photos from your device's desktop or photo library. They’ll be attached as thumbnails and can be viewed by putting the cursor on them.
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04-18-2019, 03:22 PM
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Posted photos, sorry they're upside down. Don't know how to fix.
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Welcome to the Forum.
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04-22-2019, 02:38 PM
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See photos below.(If you don't mind upside down.
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