Victory data base
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If indeed that's five digits after the "V" and not six, it most likely shipped in May or June of 1942. Too bad it was nickeled. Which caliber is it?
It is 5 digits,and it is 38 special, and I hate that it has been nickeled. I have one pic on my computer and most forums I can post but here won't work don't know why maybe low post count?Will search for instructions maybe pic is too big.Thanks for the info.[http://speednut.smugmug.com/Other/plain-old-pictures/i-sJ7nhdp/0/M/Guns-221-M.jpg
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rifle
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I have s/n "V285415", a four inch complete.US PROPERTY WITH GHD,still all original... ?? DOM
Thanks
Thanks
That should've gone out the door in 1943. If you can post a photo or two, you will likely be able to find out a bit more about your gun and its originality from the folks here.
rifle
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Thanks, I'll see if I can do that tomorrow.
fordmech00
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Any help with V469814 marked "US Property G. H. D." on the top strap and "38 s&w ctg" on right side of barrel. It is a complete numbers matching gun including grips. Thanks.
Scary Gary
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My 13 year old boy just picked up his Victory today.
S/N V 383737 , all numbers match even the right grip panel, I'm thinking it's 85-90%, stamped US PROPERTY GHD, right side of the barrel is stamped 38 S&W SPECIAL CTG.
Anyone know when this may have been made?
We haven't shot it yet but we will.
Sorry but I can't figure out how to down load pictures with my DROID .
If someone will send me their email address I'll send you the pictures and you can down load them for me.
S/N V 383737 , all numbers match even the right grip panel, I'm thinking it's 85-90%, stamped US PROPERTY GHD, right side of the barrel is stamped 38 S&W SPECIAL CTG.
Anyone know when this may have been made?
We haven't shot it yet but we will.
Sorry but I can't figure out how to down load pictures with my DROID .
If someone will send me their email address I'll send you the pictures and you can down load them for me.
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That one probably shipped sometime in late 1943, although early 1944 is not out of the question.
How about posting a photo or two? Also, have you checked to see if the cylinder has been modified to accept .38 Special?
fordmech00
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Thanks for the quick response. I don't think it was ever converted to .38 special. But here are some pictures anyway.
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longjohnsilver
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hey guys , i picked up another victory model a us property ghd marked version all original and i believe it is still in 38 s&w serial number v654xxx.
on the back of the handle between the two wood grips it is marked
HF - M
anyone know what this might mean?
on the back of the handle between the two wood grips it is marked
HF - M
anyone know what this might mean?
A pretty late gun that most likely shipped in the latter part of 1944. A lot of these, especially in that .38 S&W chambering, ended up being surplus for the U.S. Gov't (or whoever they furnished it to) once the war was over, and under those circumstances, its disposition and later employment could be very difficult to pin down. If somebody knows what that cryptic "HF-M" marking means, it'll just be a matter of good fortune.
ordnanceguy
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And this is his lucky day. If longdongsilver will provide the complete serial number of the revolver by posting it here, by PM or by email to me I can interpret that marking for him based on information in the Victory Model Database.
longjohnsilver
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pm sent , thanks a bunch
ordnanceguy
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LongDong:
Thanks for your PM sending me your complete serial number.
I believe that the marking on your Victory's back strap is not HF-M but rather HE-M. These markings were hand-stamped and since the back strap is not a flat surface there was often some trouble in getting a complete marking.
The HE-M marking designates a revolver that served with the Municipal Police of the West German state of Hessen, which was located in the US Occupation Zone. These revolvers were provided by the US Military in the late 1940s.
From the Victory Model Database, which my pal LWCmdr45 and I administer, I can estimate for you that your revolver likely shipped from the factory in the August-September, 1944 time frame.
I hope that this information has been helpful to you.
Thanks for your PM sending me your complete serial number.
I believe that the marking on your Victory's back strap is not HF-M but rather HE-M. These markings were hand-stamped and since the back strap is not a flat surface there was often some trouble in getting a complete marking.
The HE-M marking designates a revolver that served with the Municipal Police of the West German state of Hessen, which was located in the US Occupation Zone. These revolvers were provided by the US Military in the late 1940s.
From the Victory Model Database, which my pal LWCmdr45 and I administer, I can estimate for you that your revolver likely shipped from the factory in the August-September, 1944 time frame.
I hope that this information has been helpful to you.
LOBO
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Amen to that!!
longjohnsilver
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victory pics
received tons of great info from ordnanceguy and want to thank him for his efforts in providing me with some answers on my victory model , thanks a ton my friend!
decided to take some pics and post them for anyone interested.
received tons of great info from ordnanceguy and want to thank him for his efforts in providing me with some answers on my victory model , thanks a ton my friend!
decided to take some pics and post them for anyone interested.
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ordnanceguy
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Fishnic:
Thanks for posting the data on your Navy Victory. I will get it added to the Victory Model Database.
Thanks for posting the data on your Navy Victory. I will get it added to the Victory Model Database.
