Are all the Victory models 38 special?

[BullseyeJC]

I think there's a difference between 38 special and 38 S&W, so can I assume that all Victory models shoot 38 special or were both calibers made in the Victory model?

 

[BullseyeJC]

I think there's a difference between 38 special and 38 S&W, so can I assume that all Victory models shoot 38 special or were both calibers made in the Victory model?

 

[charlie sherrill]

The 5" models were chambered in .38 S&W. Most were lend/lease guns that went to Britain, Australia, and a few other countries. Somes of these were modified after the war to shoot .38 special. I think I saw somewhere that Lee Harvey Oswald shot the officer in Dalla with one of these. The 4" models were chambered in .38 special and were kept mostly for the Americans.

 

[COULT D]

The Victory models were made in 2 different calibers the 38 S&W or 38/200 mainly for British Commonwealth countries with 4-5 and 6 inch barrels.

The Victory model in 38 Special was mainly for US military in 4-5 and 6 inch barrels (2 inch was also made in much smaller numbers.

Its important to note U.S. and British forces used used both cailbers.

After the war many Britsh 38 S&W were sold surplus to export firms and "gunsmithed" enmass to accept the 38 Special cartridge. Some conversions were of poor quality with resulting poor accuracy and splitting cases.

 

[BullseyeJC]

Thanks all. I was looking at a 5 inch model but wanted to be able to shoot 38 special loads. Guess I'll keep looking....

 

[km371]

Look for a 5" Model 10. They are around..

 

[FPrice]

I have a .38 Spl Victory for sale in the classifieds if you really want a Victory.

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