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Victory data base
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The easiest way to tell, if you have the gun in your hands, is to look straight down behind the hammer and cock it VERY slowly. You can then see the sliding hammer block (if you have one) move down and out of the way of the hammer. On the plus side, you have a 4" barrel, the gun looks like it has not been abused, and it is chambered for .38 SPL, not .38 S&W like mine, LOL. You can shoot conventional modern ammo. In practice, the hammer block only matters if you are planning to be dropping it on concrete... or a steel ship's deck.
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Jim Watson
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True, but it does have the old hammer block. It is not foolproof but if you don't let it get bound up with rust, dirt, or grease, it will take care of you.
I have read that the one that fired when dropped on the ship's deck had the "flag" hammer block gummed up with Cosmoline. I am sure the students here can confirm or deny.
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I heard someone bought a NOS carburator or something like that for a Willy's Jeep.
He sent an irate email (with pics) to the seller when it did not work.
He received a one line reply... "Remove ALL Cosmoline before use".
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Glynn863
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Just got this today at a local show. Very nice Victory, S/N SV7750xx. I'm guessing 1945 manufacture. Very minimal holster wear and super tight.
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ordnanceguy
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Hello Squirrel:
Your Victory serialed V379953 likely shipped in the August, 1943 time frame. If it was lettered it would probably prove to be a Navy shipment. Your stocks are replacements for the original smooth walnut stocks and you'll want to chase down a lanyard ring.
HTH.
Regards,
Charlie
squidsix
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Victory found a home with me
This one is in great shape. Got it for a song. Grips do not match, but everything else does. Dunno much about it, but it has the flaming bomb on the bottom of the frame. Somewhere in a drawer I have a lanyard loop.
V538135
This one is in great shape. Got it for a song. Grips do not match, but everything else does. Dunno much about it, but it has the flaming bomb on the bottom of the frame. Somewhere in a drawer I have a lanyard loop.
V538135
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ordnanceguy
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Hello Squidsix:
That is a nice looking Victory. Thanks for posting it.
From the Victory Model Database I would estimate that your V538135 likely shipped from the factory in the February 1944 time frame. The ship dates jump around quite a bit in that range, and we all know that S&W did not ship in strict consecutive serial number order. So, that is just my best estimate for you. It also appears probable that your revolver shipped to a DSC authorized destination.
I hope that info is of interest to you.
Regards,
Charlie
That is a nice looking Victory. Thanks for posting it.
From the Victory Model Database I would estimate that your V538135 likely shipped from the factory in the February 1944 time frame. The ship dates jump around quite a bit in that range, and we all know that S&W did not ship in strict consecutive serial number order. So, that is just my best estimate for you. It also appears probable that your revolver shipped to a DSC authorized destination.
I hope that info is of interest to you.
Regards,
Charlie
squidsix
Member
Remind me what DSC stands for?
ordnanceguy
Member
DSC=Defense Supplies Corporation. It was the entity that authorized distribution of small arms to civilian users such as law enforcement agencies, defense plants, public utilities, etc.
Regards,
Charlie
Regards,
Charlie
Drewshooter
Member
HELLO TO ALL! I'm Hoping I can get some help on the victory model. I have had a couple of victory models before but this one has some differences that I have never seen before so of course I had to get it. From what I can tell it's a smith pre model 10 victory model w/4" barrel and a "SV" serial number prefix. But what get me is the stamp of N.S.D. 61 on the left side of the frame just below the cylinder release. See pictures. Any information on this victory model would be definitely appreciated. I have already ordered some victory model smooth grips and a replacement lanyard loop to bring it back to it's former glory. Thank to everyone for any knowledge you can drop on me! 
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Drewshooter
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ordnanceguy
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Drewshooter:
Your earlier thread on this revolver can be found here for those who might have missed it. Another model 10 help with strange numbers
Your Victory is a very late production version. It likely shipped from the factory in July or August, 1945, shortly before the War ended. It's probable shipping destination was one of two Naval Supply Depots. To determine exactly which one you would need to get a letter from the S&W Historical Foundation.
As stated in the earlier thread the exact meaning of the N.S.D.-61 marking is unknown.
I hope that information is what you were looking for.
Regards,
Charlie
Your earlier thread on this revolver can be found here for those who might have missed it. Another model 10 help with strange numbers
Your Victory is a very late production version. It likely shipped from the factory in July or August, 1945, shortly before the War ended. It's probable shipping destination was one of two Naval Supply Depots. To determine exactly which one you would need to get a letter from the S&W Historical Foundation.
As stated in the earlier thread the exact meaning of the N.S.D.-61 marking is unknown.
I hope that information is what you were looking for.
Regards,
Charlie
Drewshooter
Member
Thank you so much for the information. That does help a lot! I started a new post because I actually had more pictures that I did before thinking that might help a little more 
My newly acquired victory to add to the database if not there already. Got it lettered recently serial No. V2798 shipped June 1 1942 to US maritime commission. 4", black magic finish butt swivel, plain walnut stock Does not have markings onto strap or flaming bomb anywhere.
ordnanceguy
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gmarshall99:
Thanks for posting the data on your Maritime Commission Victory V2798. Every bit of data helps. As it happens your revolver was already in the Database but we did not have the ship date or destination.
Did your letter give a precise destination for the shipment? The Maritime Commission guns went to locations all over the USA, so it would be nice to add that bit of info to this entry.
Thanks again.
Regards,
Charlie
Thanks for posting the data on your Maritime Commission Victory V2798. Every bit of data helps. As it happens your revolver was already in the Database but we did not have the ship date or destination.
Did your letter give a precise destination for the shipment? The Maritime Commission guns went to locations all over the USA, so it would be nice to add that bit of info to this entry.
Thanks again.
Regards,
Charlie
I have added 2 more Victory revolvers to my collection they are both
stamped US PROPERTY GHD. 4" barrels and both are .38 special.
V434573 and V720558
Would someone mind giving me an estimated shipping date?
Thanks,
terry
I should have mentioned both Victory revolvers are equipped with the standard smooth grip however none of my five have grips that are numbered to the gun.
I'll try to get pictures of these 2 new ones shortly
stamped US PROPERTY GHD. 4" barrels and both are .38 special.
V434573 and V720558
Would someone mind giving me an estimated shipping date?
Thanks,
terry
I should have mentioned both Victory revolvers are equipped with the standard smooth grip however none of my five have grips that are numbered to the gun.
I'll try to get pictures of these 2 new ones shortly
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ordnanceguy
Member
Hello Terry:
Your V434573 likely shipped from the factory in October-November, 1943 time frame. Your V720558 probably shipped around November, 1944.
This info comes from the S&WCA's Victory Model Database. I hope it is helpful to you.
Regards,
Charlie
Charlie,
Thank you so much for your time.
terry
Thank you so much for your time.
terry
