Hi all, new to the forum. First I want to say thanks for being here--I've read through a bunch of posts and your collective knowledge is a tremendous resource for those of who know a little but want to learn more!
I added this piece to my collection today and I wanted to get some opinions on it. I believe it is one of the early Lend-Lease Victory Model pistols that did not bear the letter V in the serial number. It has the (I think) British proofing marks, and has "38 S&W CTG" on the barrel, although the cylinder will accommodate 38 Special ammo. I was told many of these were re-chambered in 38 Special, but there are no markings to indicate this. Also, no markings indicating U.S. Government Property. Barrel is 5" Please let me know what you think!
Some pics below, more in comments
I added this piece to my collection today and I wanted to get some opinions on it. I believe it is one of the early Lend-Lease Victory Model pistols that did not bear the letter V in the serial number. It has the (I think) British proofing marks, and has "38 S&W CTG" on the barrel, although the cylinder will accommodate 38 Special ammo. I was told many of these were re-chambered in 38 Special, but there are no markings to indicate this. Also, no markings indicating U.S. Government Property. Barrel is 5" Please let me know what you think!
Some pics below, more in comments