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Thanks for clarifying that for me.

When I first posted questions about my Victory I was told the barrel was cut down because it is a 2". At the time, I hadn't realized that there were stampings on the bottom of the barrel. Since that's the case, do you all think it's a cut barrel? Also, it's stamped .38 "767". Is that 38 S&W...

So if I understand the data correctly, my gun would have a 1942 manufacture date? Thanks for compiling all the info.

Thanks, and yes I did. At the time I didn't know this was a Victory Model and just found that was a thread dedicated to them. I also didn't realize that there were additional markings on the bottom of the barrel..specifically the: .38 "767" and was trying to see if anyone knew what that...

Newly obtained Victory I just took possession of this revolver from my dad: 1. Serial # V252451 on bottom of grip, cylinder & barrel 2. 5 Screw 3. 2 1/2" Barrel Under the barrel I found stamped: .38 "767" V252451 Crown BNP 3 1/2 Tons 4. The Crown and BNP is also stamped just forward of the...

I'm new to Smith & Wesson firearms having just acquired a Victory Model revolver from my dad. I didn't know what I had until I posted an inquiry in another thread and received all the info I needed within a few minutes. Obviously some very knowledgeable folks hanging out here. I look forward...

Thanks to everyone for the information. A little more background on the gun: My dad had acquired the gun from the local police in our town. He was the victim of an armed robbery in his store where he defended himself (killed the robber) with my great-granfather's 32 caliber break-top...

Thanks for the info. Here's a few more photo's

My dad gave this revolver that he's had for years and years. I'm new to revolvers and need help in identifying what I have. It's 38 caliber that has the following markings on the cylinder and on the bottom of the frame: "BNP" (with a small crown, as in royal, above) Where that appears on the...