I happenstanced upon a pre-war 2" and sold it to somebody who'd appreciate it. Since then I became a fan and wanted a lower value, equal quality revolver. I found a decent nickel victory 2". The plating is chipping and the lanyard loop has been cut off. It wouldn't hurt to get it cleaned up and re-plated to carry would it?
2" barreled Victory model
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gunnails
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Just to be clear, victory models did not come in 2" barrels or plated.
This means the value of a 2", plated Victory is very little, but if the gun shoots well is in good mechanical condition, and the price is right...
Do what ever you wish to make the gun into something you would be proud to own. Or just buy it and shoot the heck out of it.
This means the value of a 2", plated Victory is very little, but if the gun shoots well is in good mechanical condition, and the price is right...
Do what ever you wish to make the gun into something you would be proud to own. Or just buy it and shoot the heck out of it.
DWalt
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Be aware it has no collector and little monetary value. You would be better off buying a Taurus.
Actually there were 2" Victory models . . . they are quite rare and valuable. I'm just guessing but would estimate 95 out of 100 found are cut-down versions and low value . . . 4 are re-barreled with later 2" M&P barrels and 1 is a legitimate 2" Victory.
To my knowledge there were no nickel Victories which is usually an indicator it falls in the first category.
Russ
The barrel is numbers matching and not cut down. It's definitely a 2" Victory, it just had the loop cut off and was just plated, I'm assuming, after the war. It's in great shape mechanically, no pitting either, just needs a replate. I plan to carry and shoot the **** out of it, I just want to make sure this isn't a gun that deserves better treatment lol.
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If it also has the front locking lug under the barrel, the matching serial number is a very good sign . . . only the factory would take the time to s/n stamp a replacement barrel.
You may want to share the serial number here so the experts can advise if it falls into one of the two known 2" Victory s/n series.
Hopefully one of those experts will be along shortly.
Russ
05CarbonDRZ
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It looks like the hammer is also plated,Is it?
I don't see the locking lug post a picture from the side laying flat.
I think there is a terminological problem here; that photo shows a gun with a large ejector rod knob, but that's not the locking lug. The true two-inch Victories did not have the large knob, and the ejector rod on yours is too long for a locking lug to exist. I think you have a cut-down and nickeled specimen.
Here's a picture of the barrel and ejector of what I believe to be a true two-inch Victory, SN V629214. It was shipped April 12, 1945 -- late in WWII -- as part of an order of law enforcement revolvers that went to Paris, Texas.
EDITED TO ADD: OK, issue addressed while I was composing my message and digging out this photo.
Here's a picture of the barrel and ejector of what I believe to be a true two-inch Victory, SN V629214. It was shipped April 12, 1945 -- late in WWII -- as part of an order of law enforcement revolvers that went to Paris, Texas.
EDITED TO ADD: OK, issue addressed while I was composing my message and digging out this photo.
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We agree, the locking lug isn't there. Even though the picture doesn't show the underside of the barrel, we can tell from the length of the ejector rod.
Apparently the original barrel (probably 5") was cut from the muzzle end and the front sight re-attached . . . thus the original matching serial number remains on the frame end of the barrel.
Russ
opoefc
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Militia, Your gun is a Victory Model with a cut barrel, refinish poorly in nickel. It has zero value as a collectable but can be a fun shooter if in good mechanical order. If it is in original .38 Special caliber then the barrel was originally 4 inches. If it has been converted from .38 S&W caliber by reaming the chambers to accept a .38 Spl. round, then it was a 5 inch barrel originally. It is not an original 2 in. Victory. Ed.
Why go to the expense of having it refinished? You could buy a lot of ammo for what you'd spend to have it refinished, and it wouldn't be worth a nickel more than it is now....
Mark
If you are going to have it refinished, I suggest hard chrome instead of nickel. It'll wear better...or not wear, depending on your perspective. ACCURATE PLATING AND WEAPONRY | APWCOGAN will do the job, but keep in mind that it'll cost you what the gun is worth to ship it both ways.
Sometimes I just don't understand !
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Thanks for the link, I'll check them out. I don't care about the cost, these are quality guns, I could let it rusty away or sell it, or I could refinish it and have a decent looking and shooting wheelgun for the truck. I'm sure it'll outlast the truck!
Thanks for the link, I'll check them out. I don't care about the cost, these are quality guns, I could let it rusty away or sell it, or I could refinish it and have a decent looking and shooting wheelgun for the truck. I'm sure it'll outlast the truck!
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