Victory Model Question

[m-1911]

I picked up an early Victory Model, V 2983, all matching except grips, but there are no USP markings although finish looks original. Being an early Victory Model, would this be correct with no USP markings?

 

[Goony]

Gary, are we talking about a 5" .38 S&W caliber, or a 4" .38 Special?

Also, is the finish phosphate?

 

[hsguy]

Gary, the gun sounds like a "guard" gun that was shipped to a civilian agency such as a PD or defense contractor.