Victory letter arrived

[tskunlimited]

Mr.Jinks, he sent me a letter!In it he stated:"your handgun with serial number V121894, was shipped from our factory on October 6, 1942, and delivered to United States Navy, Oakland, CA. The records indicate this firearm was shipped with a 4 inch barrel, military midnight black finish, butt swivel, and smooth walnut grips." Thank you Roy! How cool is the history of these classic revolvers. Now i have to get a Model of 1917. I am hooked.

 

[tskunlimited]

Mr.Jinks, he sent me a letter!In it he stated:"your handgun with serial number V121894, was shipped from our factory on October 6, 1942, and delivered to United States Navy, Oakland, CA. The records indicate this firearm was shipped with a 4 inch barrel, military midnight black finish, butt swivel, and smooth walnut grips." Thank you Roy! How cool is the history of these classic revolvers. Now i have to get a Model of 1917. I am hooked.

 

[MSgt G]

Cool letter!

How about a picture now?

 

[tskunlimited]

I have a photo but am tchnically challenged as to how to upload it to apost. Any suggestions?

 

[ordnanceguy]

TSK:

Thanks for posting the info on your Navy Victory. It is indeed fun to get the letters from the factory. Does your revolver have the US Navy marking on the left topstrap?

As for posting pics, take a look at this link which should help you get it done.

http://smith-wessonforum.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/590103904/m/8311066552

Regards,
Charlie

 

[tskunlimited]

I just learned how to post a photo and it works whooppeee! Navy contract Victory s/n V121894

 

[tskunlimited]

Thank you for your help Charlie. Yes the topstrap is marked U.S. Navy.Can't wait to put a few rounds through this baby- she's a shooter.

 

[digi-shots]

Nice looking Victory!

... and welcome to the forum !

 

[tskunlimited]

Thank you digi-shots. I have learned a lot about the Victory and other S&W revolvers on this great forum. I'm interested in getting a Model 1917 next. The only other revolver I have is a Nagant M1895 from 1941. It is a pretty robust pistol albeit somewhat underpowered.