I was handed down a Smith and Wesson revolver not sure what bullets to use vin number is V667746P. Model number is 30604 with big V stamped over the number it has a five inch barrel and is a 5screw. And has the tapered heavy barrel. Can any one help if so that would be awesome and thanks
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It sounds like a British Service Revolver, chambered in .38 S&W (NOT .38 Special). Photos would help...
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It sounds like a British Service Revolver, chambered in .38 S&W (NOT .38 Special). Photos would help...
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could be a S&W M&P revolver in .38 S&W caliber used by Great Britian during WWII. Five barrel. IIRC (?) the "Victory" M&P had a four inch barrel and was in .38 Special and used by U.S. A.
OK, the P is not part of the serial number. If I'm wrong someone will correct me. They sometime stamped the Ordnance Dept "flaming Bomb" on the butt, but the P usually is for "proof". 30604 is not a model number, but an assembly number for internal factory use.
It should NOT have a heavy barrel. No M&Ps built during WWII had heavy barrels. Is there a serial number on the bottom of the barrel, on the flat where the extractor rod sits when the cylinder is closed? That number should match the one on the butt.
As Retired W4 stated, it would be good to see some photos.
As Retired W4 stated, it would be good to see some photos.
The OP obviously isn't versed on S&W revolvers. With a "V" serial number prefix and a 5" barrel, there's little doubt it's a BSR.
Am I missing something?
Am I missing something?
Hey, ole timers, this is a new guy! Lets see what happens.
Yeah I have no clue how to get these pictures on here but I did look up bull barrel and it does not match this one I'm new so I have no idea how to get the pictures on here sorry I'm trying I do no there is no serial number on the butt of the gun just on the barrel underside
Oh no. That doesn't sound good. The main S&W SN's are on the butt, with some exceptions, like the 22/32 HFT's and 22 Single Shot's. If the SN was removed for some reason the ATF can authorize it being placed elsewhere. I'm not up on those laws.
The link s&wchad posted will help with posting pictures.
The link s&wchad posted will help with posting pictures.
Hey, W4, if you trim your eyebrows three times a week, you are an ole guy. AH, Sn. who needs them. Just a way the factory keeps tabs on production.
You got me laughing on that one. My wife has to do my eye brows (twice a week. At least I have them back after 4 months of chemo.
But I digress. i want to know more about Jason71's revolver.
Jim Watson
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Smith has made that base model for a long long time and a lot of parts are reverse compatible. I recall reading that Bill Jordan liked the old "long action" but wanted a heavy barrel, so he had one screwed in.
Close clear pictures will tell the tale.
Close clear pictures will tell the tale.
DWalt
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If the SN on the butt has been removed or defaced, you basically have a worthless revolver. No licensed dealer would touch it. It is actually illegal, so it is not a good idea to advertise you have it. It is possible (maybe) to get a new number assigned to it by BATFE, but probably not worth the hassle.
I would say that more than 50% of gun shop owners would not know where the legal serial number is on a S&W. I might be over stating the number of owners. The SN will appear in several other location on the Victory model, but the butt is THE place. I have purchased guns from dealers who thought the assembly number in the yoke cut was the SN.
Are those 148 grain 38 SPECIAL cartridges? If so the chambers have been reamed out from 38 S&W to 38 S&W Special. A common practice after WW II.
Model19man
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If 146 grain 38 S&W caliber bullets fit then the argument is over. That's what it is made for.
Without a serial number on the bottom of the grip frame, it's probably just contraband...I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I wouldn't go showing it off to others...
...Ben
