I have a Lend Lease Victory with the following characteristics:
SN:V268491
Cal:38 S&W, 5" barrel
Birmingham proof marks on barrel, frame and cylinder. Marked "united states property"on left side of bridge and "not english made" on barrel and frame. "Made in U.S.A" is stamped on the right side of the frame over the front of the trigger guard. Below that in large letter and numbers is "P1118". There is a large letter "P" ( 3/8" high) at the bottom of the backstrap. The gun was not parkerized and hastily made judging by the milling marks visible on the frame, especially on the right, side plate, side. I have been unable to locate any reference to the P on the backstrap and the P1118 marking....