Identifying this 'modified' 38 S&W

[Ric500]

What I know for sure about this 38S&W is that its been chopped.
1. Hand ejector
2. Sn 725552
3. Cal 38 S&W
4. Barrel length 2-3/8th" modified
5. Sights fixed hand ejector
(5) screws, no butt sn no, no lanyard

 

[raljr1]

Butchered Victory model. Many of those were sold dirt cheap after the war and were modified heavily. That one has been shortened and nickeled after being heavily buffed. $150 gun to most collectors.

 

[DWalt]

Cheap enough, they will be OK as a utility gun to keep under the pickup truck seat, etc. No collector interest or value. I would say that $150 is a little low for a price today. That’s about what you could get one for back in the pre-Covid days.

 

[Muley Gil]

Welcome to the Forum.

I definitely see a serial number stamped on the butt. This is considered a "pre Victory" model by many, since it was built before the "V" SNs started.