yober
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Found one on GB with a “United States Property” mark on the topstrap but without a V in the serial. No other markings. Fake?
Were there any Victory models without a “v” in the serial?
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When S&W got to 999,999, they started over with the "V" prefix.
Is this a 5" .38 S&W chambered revolver?
Is this a 5" .38 S&W chambered revolver?
No. Guns with "United States Property" stamped on the topstrap are Lend/Lease. LL guns began shipping in Fall 1941 before the US entered WWII. The V wasn't added to the serial number until ~April 1942 when serials reached 999,999.
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yober
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Thanks.
But then, shouldn’t they have other markings since they were brought back to the US?
But then, shouldn’t they have other markings since they were brought back to the US?
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yober
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Looks like it.
DWalt
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The BSR Victories often have British proofing stamps. Those were applied in England when the revolvers were surplussed out and sold to American importers in the 1950s-60s. British law required it. GI bringbacks will not normally have proof stamps, but they may have property markings from any of several countries.
When was it brought back?
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yober
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Doesn’t say. Not even sure it went overseas.
