I stopped by a pawn shop on my way to work today looking for a Model 36. As it turned out I went home with an M&P Victory in very good condition. It's chambered in .38 special, all the numbers match, and except for a little white around the muzzle and a scratch on the side plate the finish is near perfect. It's my first Victory and I am quite pleased with it.
My question concerns what I think was another Victory next to it in the case. This one had the V prefix but no evidence of ever having had a lanyard ring. The grips had been replaced with S&W plastic grips. Despite a very bad chrome job there were patches of rust on the cylinder and the front sight. Big crusty rust patches.
Despite the corrosion and the crude chrome treatment the lock up and timing were good. It also had what I think were British proof marks on the cylinder and the left side of the frame. I though the British Victories were 38 S&W, but this one is marked as 38 special on the barrel. I was tempted to buy it as a novelty shooter, but decided against it.
I think I could get the chromed one for 150 to 175 (paid 350 for the parkerized one). Thoughts?
My question concerns what I think was another Victory next to it in the case. This one had the V prefix but no evidence of ever having had a lanyard ring. The grips had been replaced with S&W plastic grips. Despite a very bad chrome job there were patches of rust on the cylinder and the front sight. Big crusty rust patches.
Despite the corrosion and the crude chrome treatment the lock up and timing were good. It also had what I think were British proof marks on the cylinder and the left side of the frame. I though the British Victories were 38 S&W, but this one is marked as 38 special on the barrel. I was tempted to buy it as a novelty shooter, but decided against it.
I think I could get the chromed one for 150 to 175 (paid 350 for the parkerized one). Thoughts?
