Victory Revolver Parts

[wisconsinjimmy]

Hello
Total new guy on the block, I have a Victory Model 38 and need to replace all of the springs in the pistol anyone have a handle on parts?
Also a nagging question how do I get the screws loose as they are real tight and the screws seem to be of a soft metal.
Thanks
Jim

 

[OFT II]

Welcome to the forum. Wolff gun springs has everything that you'll need.

 

[wisconsinjimmy]

Another nagging question,
How do I find the model# as all I have been told it is a Victory due to the V stamped next to the swivel.

 

[OFT II]

Your gun was made before they assigned model numbers. Look on Wolff's web site and order the parts that you need for a K frame S&W revolver.

 

[DWalt]

I've never had any difficulty in removing sideplate screws. You might want to apply some penetrating oil around the screw heads and let it set overnight before trying to remove them. And be sure to use a screwdriver blade that fits the slot exactly. Then there's always the trick of putting a screwdriver blade in a drill press to make sure the blade does not pop out of the slot if the screw is really tight. How do you know you need new springs? Could be the action is just gummed up.

 

[tlay]

As Dwalt said DO NOT use regular screw drivers for your screws. You will strip them out. Soak your gun in penetrating oil for a day or 2 before trying to remove the screws. It is probably gummed up and doesn't need new springs. If it does order for a K frame revolver. Make sure to remove the grips before soaking.

 

[gordonrick]

As to your other question, it is a .38 Military & Police model, ancestor of the model 10. Most springs from a K-frame would fit, but there were some changes. Brownells has the model years broken out fairly well. Wolff springs are always a good choice. I would give it a good cleaning first and see how it works before buying springs. The V does indicate that it is a Victory series revolver produced during WWll. If you provide the serial number, someone can give you an approximate shipment date.

 

[Mike McLellan]

"Kroil" is a well-known penetrating oil that members of this forum speak highly of. Allow it work for a couple of days. As stated, the proper fitting screwdrivers are a must. It sounds like you've already buggered the screws a bit. Lay the gun on a firm surface, grip the screwdriver with your left hand, and bear down it. Give the screwdriver a couple of whacks with a 4oz hammer while trying to twist it either way. The screw should break free. If not, repeat after a few more days of soaking in Kroil. Take your time. Buggering a screw head or, worse, snapping it off, will thrust you into the fascinating world of gun-smithery, whether you like it or not. Forget about changing any screws until you've given it a good cleaning and lubrication. A seventy year old gun is possibly broken-in to perfection. New springs can hardly improve that.

 

[wisconsinjimmy]

The screw slots were kinda buggered up when I got the gun so to be on the safe side I am going to give it to the gun shop and let them remove the screws as the last thing I need is to drill the screws out.