Updated post #1703 with the letter. V16109 shipped on July 6, 1942 to Pantex Ordnance Company in St. Francis, TX.
Those boys make the BIG bomb now.
Those boys make the BIG bomb now.
Hi.... I have a Smith & Wesson revolver registered (Canada) as a HE M&P Victory Model. Calibre .38 S&W, 5" barrel. Serial number 873469 on butt, cylinder, grips. Is it "OK" to refer to it as a Victory model? Would it have been sent to Australia ( Arrow-D-Arrow markings) or part of a larger British shipment?
Would appreciate any info.
Cheers.
The lowest BSR SN I have listed as having a United States Property stamp is 881544. So it is very possible that 873469 also has the USP stamp. Very likely it shipped in November or December 1941.
.... this model does not have the hammer block safty "S" stamp mark on it...
I received a model Victory with the sn. V 311661 all matching numbers (i haven't pulled the grips yet but I'm 99% sure they match also.. What I think I knows is its 1943 with a 4inch barrel. No other "special" markings. Any infomation you can give me about the gun would be great.
Although my grandfather served in wwIl, this gun belonged to my great grandfather. In the late 50s early 60s he killed himself with it and its been sitting in closests since and just recently it was given to me. I mailed off for a letter to S&W when should I expect a return letter?.... I'm not sure how to upload a picture on hear.
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Curious about "police?" markings...see photos
Pol.Lun.410 on back of grip
POL.OLD.703 above trigger guard and crossed out
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Have a new addition for your database...... Came with WWII holster.
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The gun is marked 38 S.&W. Special CTG on the right side of the barrel. The bottom of the grips has a V 385810. There is also a lanyard strap holder.....