S&W Victory model serial number lookup
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DWalt
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If it is blued, it is not original. That SN probably shipped around 11-12/1943. Probably originally a DSC.
Absalom
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Your serial has one digit too many, so I suspect a 6 or 1 got typed double.
Assuming a V 636-range gun, it would be from the summer of 1944, likely June/July.
The P is a proof and not part of the serial.
Thanks.
My fault. Indeed serial i typed had doubled 1. It is V636612 P.
For some time I was looking for excuse to buy another revolver (we all need one from time to time) and I finally found one that had caught my atention.
It probably has no real collector value becaouse based on photos someone did some tinkering on him (3 inch barrell and front sight in dovetail) but i like it as it is. When I have the time I will make a trip to see it in person.
My fault. Indeed serial i typed had doubled 1. It is V636612 P.
For some time I was looking for excuse to buy another revolver (we all need one from time to time) and I finally found one that had caught my atention.
It probably has no real collector value becaouse based on photos someone did some tinkering on him (3 inch barrell and front sight in dovetail) but i like it as it is. When I have the time I will make a trip to see it in person.
937700 is the serial number to my Victory. I have the Crown discussed earlier but the strap is NOT stamped "property of U.S.", everything original. Wondering what the "H" stamped into the wood grip leans. Anything you guys can tell me is greatly appreciated.
Absalom
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It's what we call a pre-Victory, from about Feb./March 1942.
As a British Service model, which it definitely is based on the barrel photo, not having the property stamp on the topstrap is unusual at that serial, since Lend-lease revolvers had been shipping for some time. If you are positive that the stamping could not have been scrubbed, a possibility would be a late direct-contract Canadian-shipped gun.
Hello everyone,
I'm new to the forum and I joined because i came across an old S&W 2inch revolver being sold to me by a widow of a Philippine Navy officer.
The serial number is V1773**, does anyone have a rough estimate on when this revolver was produced and for whom?
I have pictures but I don't know how to upload them to this forum :/
Thanks in advance!
I'm new to the forum and I joined because i came across an old S&W 2inch revolver being sold to me by a widow of a Philippine Navy officer.
The serial number is V1773**, does anyone have a rough estimate on when this revolver was produced and for whom?
I have pictures but I don't know how to upload them to this forum :/
Thanks in advance!
kwill1911
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That serial number might indicate one of the rare original guns that shipped to Ft. Mason, CA in 1942. I can post the pictures if you want to email them to me.
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Hi All!
New member here, so forgive me if I doing something wrong. Just picked up a nice Victory today. Smooth trigger, no finish, but bore is bright and shiney. Hoping I can get date the manufacture, serial # SV797998. I'm sure it's fairly late. US Property and GHD markings. Thanks in advance.
New member here, so forgive me if I doing something wrong. Just picked up a nice Victory today. Smooth trigger, no finish, but bore is bright and shiney. Hoping I can get date the manufacture, serial # SV797998. I'm sure it's fairly late. US Property and GHD markings. Thanks in advance.
Absalom
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This will work. Welcome to the forum.
You do indeed have a fairly late one, likely shipped around Feb/March 1945 and most probably to the Navy, on account of the property stamp.
The S before the V denotes a new hammer block safety which was installed in Victorys starting around V 769,000 in January.
You do indeed have a fairly late one, likely shipped around Feb/March 1945 and most probably to the Navy, on account of the property stamp.
The S before the V denotes a new hammer block safety which was installed in Victorys starting around V 769,000 in January.
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Absalom:
I'd say that SV 797988 likely shipped months later than Feb-March, 1945. My analysis would be that it shipped in June-July, 1945, based upon the Victory Model Database.
I'd say that SV 797988 likely shipped months later than Feb-March, 1945. My analysis would be that it shipped in June-July, 1945, based upon the Victory Model Database.
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Thank you, Guys! Great to know!
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S&W Victory serial number
Just purchased a S&W Victory revolver with serial number V341582. Would appreciate any information on the gun including approximate date of manufacturing.
Thanks
Just purchased a S&W Victory revolver with serial number V341582. Would appreciate any information on the gun including approximate date of manufacturing.
Thanks
DWalt
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V341582 would date its shipment at approximately July 1943. Can't say much else without more characteristics - caliber, barrel length, and topstrap stamping or lack thereof. You might learn something from this: http://www.coolgunsite.com/pistols/victory_model_smith_and_wesson.htm
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Thanks DWalt for the information. The weapon is a S&W Model 10, 4 inch barrel, 38 special. U.S Property, GHD. I checked out your link and did find some good information, appreciate the help.
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Welcome to the Forum.
"The weapon is a S&W Model 10..."
This is incorrect. Model numbers weren't assigned by S&W until 1957 and the revolvers that were model stamped had a short action, as opposed to the long action that is standard on pre WW II and WW II Victory K and N frames.
"The weapon is a S&W Model 10..."
This is incorrect. Model numbers weren't assigned by S&W until 1957 and the revolvers that were model stamped had a short action, as opposed to the long action that is standard on pre WW II and WW II Victory K and N frames.
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Thanks for information, learning all the time. Based on the photos provided is there any other information you can give me on the weapon? Trying to find out as much as I can.
Thanks
Thanks
Absalom
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V 341582 is a standard US military-shipped Victory. All markings are standard. The S indicates those parts needed some service dept. attention before passing inspection. Pretty much all of these went to the Navy at that time, so a history letter would likely show a large Navy yard as initial destination.
Where it went from there is impossible to say. These were carried on missions by Navy and Marine aviators, in shipboard gun lockers, but also by guards at stateside Navy facilities.
Where it went from there is impossible to say. These were carried on missions by Navy and Marine aviators, in shipboard gun lockers, but also by guards at stateside Navy facilities.
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Absalom,
Thanks for the information, between you and DWalt I'm getting a better picture to when it was made and possibly where it may have gone. I splurged and completed a "Letter of Authenticity" request to the S&W Historical Foundation to get info from them as well. I always like to have the history of the weapon with my collection, well worth the fee. I appreciate all the great feedback I'm getting from different collectors on this forum.
Thanks for the information, between you and DWalt I'm getting a better picture to when it was made and possibly where it may have gone. I splurged and completed a "Letter of Authenticity" request to the S&W Historical Foundation to get info from them as well. I always like to have the history of the weapon with my collection, well worth the fee. I appreciate all the great feedback I'm getting from different collectors on this forum.
DWalt
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The letter may be a little disappointing as it won't tell you anything beyond exactly when it shipped and to where, which will be more than likely some Navy supply depot. There is a very slim possibility it might be an OSS gun if it shipped to a Navy facility in Rosslyn VA. There will be nothing provided about whether it saw any action or not. Please post the letter here when you receive it.
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DeWalt, Posted update with copies of documents received from Smith and Wesson Historical foundation per your request...thanks
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Posted documents from S&W Historical foundation.
Hello everyone,
Im a new member, and a proud new owner of a S&W Victory model which I just purchased today.
It is a 5" barrel and chambered in 38 S&W. It has a parkerized finish, and smooth wood grips. It has no import marks, nor any foreign proof marks (that I can find). It is marked along the top strap "US Property GHD", and has a serial number of "V424754".
If I have read elsewhere correctly, I believe it to have been sent to England under the Lend Lease program. It appears to be numbers matching, and doesn't appear to have been re-chambered to 38 Special. Unfortunately it is missing the lanyard ring (hopefully I can find an original replacement).
Is there any way of finding out a date of manufacture or shipping on this particular pistol?
Im a new member, and a proud new owner of a S&W Victory model which I just purchased today.
It is a 5" barrel and chambered in 38 S&W. It has a parkerized finish, and smooth wood grips. It has no import marks, nor any foreign proof marks (that I can find). It is marked along the top strap "US Property GHD", and has a serial number of "V424754".
If I have read elsewhere correctly, I believe it to have been sent to England under the Lend Lease program. It appears to be numbers matching, and doesn't appear to have been re-chambered to 38 Special. Unfortunately it is missing the lanyard ring (hopefully I can find an original replacement).
Is there any way of finding out a date of manufacture or shipping on this particular pistol?
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Absalom
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Welcome to the forum.
You have your gun correctly diagnosed in all aspects. The serial places it around October 1943. We have no manufacture dates, but for an exact ship date you'd need to buy a history letter from the S&W Historical Foundation.
Your gun does indeed look all original, and the absence of any post-war British proofs or importer marks enhances its collector appeal. Original and reproduction swivels can be found on auction sites such as e-bay, Gunbroker, or ordered from Numrich.
Absalom
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I don't know if there are actual records about that, but extrapolating from the numbers produced in the two final years of regular full production, 1943 and 1944, you're looking at a number in the 20-thousands per month.
