I am trying to find when my dads 38 special was made

[ghumfeld]

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.

Thank you

 

[gunbarrel]

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.

 

[C Islander]

This is the introduction sub forum. You'll get better responses in the proper revolver sub forum.
That said, welcome from Ohio!

 

[Rustyt1953]

Welcome and condolences on the loss of your sister.

 

[URIT]

Welcome aboard from coastal North Carolina.

 

[gunbarrel]

Perhaps the Moderator can move the post to the correct subforum...

 

[Alk8944]

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.

 

[Baxter6551]

Welcome from CT and condolences on your sister.

 

[ghumfeld]

Serial # V 4689.. and a P at the end
Thank you for any help

 

[lkabug]

Welcome to the forum from the Commonwealth of Virginia.

 

[gunbarrel]

Duplicate Post--Please, delete

 

[husker51]

Welcome from the Great Plains of Nebraska!

 

[murphydog]

Serial # V 4689.. and a P at the end
Thank you for any help

Likely from mid-1942.

Is it stamped .38 S & W CTG or .38 S & W Special CTG on the right barrel?

 

[ghumfeld]

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.

Thank you

 

[ghumfeld]

It also has a 6 stamped on the butt of the handle and inside where the cylinder opens

 

[snubbyfan]