Who has pictures of Victory Models in use?

[canoeguy]

I once had a WW2 history book that had an interesting photo of a Brit Commando, taken in North Africa, the soldier was in a khaki uniform, shorts and a shirt with epaulets, his revolver drawn and running. I think there may have been a burning tank in the backgound. Anyone have a copy of this photo to share, perhaps others of Victory Models in use? I will add them to my collection of Victory Models and gear....

Thanks,

Canoeguy

 

[canoeguy]

I once had a WW2 history book that had an interesting photo of a Brit Commando, taken in North Africa, the soldier was in a khaki uniform, shorts and a shirt with epaulets, his revolver drawn and running. I think there may have been a burning tank in the backgound. Anyone have a copy of this photo to share, perhaps others of Victory Models in use? I will add them to my collection of Victory Models and gear....

Thanks,

Canoeguy

 

[walnutred]

I've seen that picture and I'm 90% sure he is carrying a Webley.

 

[digi-shots]

Canoeguy...

How about this one?

and also an ammo pic:

 

[canoeguy]

Digi,

Thats a good one! High quality pic of the ammo as well!

I'd like to get some of that ammo, is that the South African revolver and ammunition you posted before?

 

[jacobtowne]

If the photo you mention is the one I'm thinking of, it's a British officer leading his men, and carrying an Enfield revolver.

Here's one from the Monte Cassino sector, New Zealand machine gunners armed with S&W .38-200s.

JT

 

[canoeguy]

JT,

Another good one! And I just recently picked up a New Zealand marked .38/200 revolver, so that picture will fit in nicely!

Thanks,

Canoeguy

 

[digi-shots]

Canoeguy,

Great thread! There's a couple more pics in Charles Pate's book, U.S. Handguns of WWII (including that New Zealand pic).

You've got a good memory! Yes, that's the same pic with the South African. The ammo box on the left is actually "Australian" from what I've read. The other's to the right.. hmmmm, I'm not sure where they're from (I think they're British issue).

They're marked identically

H.2466
12 Cartridges
Revolver
.380 inch
Mk 2Z
^
ISAA

 

[Texas Star]

In the first post, the gun the officer is carrying is indeed a No. 2 Enfield .38, but I think the guy is Australian. I saw the photo so labled, anyway.

It is a very well known photo.

T-Star

 

[ordnanceguy]

OK, I'll bite.

Here is one from the archives. It depicts a US Coast Guardsman on security patrol at South Ferry, NY during WW2. He is carrying his Victory Model in the belt holster. Note the use of the lanyard to further secure the revolver.

Charlie Flick

 

[gunbarrel]

O.K., here are a couple more...

 

[canoeguy]

Gunbarrell,

The guy in the top picture with the Reising, is that a sailor in dungarees?

The holster the Seargeant is wearing is pretty cool!

Speaking of "Cool", Charlie's Coast Gaurdsman looks like he is freezing!

 

[Cocked & Locked]

Who has pictures of Victory Models in use?

well, kinda sorta

 

[jacobtowne]

Here's another from Pate's book.

JT

 

[reddogge]

The Sgt. in gunbarrels post looks like he is actually carrying a Colt Commando. No swivel or hole for it and the stocks look shiney like the Coltwood stocks they had on them. Just my opinion.

 

[canoeguy]

Cocked and Locked:

Does that Aviators Mother know he's in the Navy?

 

[Thuer]

I recall that photo in the dessert. But it was a Enfield .38

I was responding to fast.

 

[gunbarrel]

Originally posted by canoeguy:
Gunbarrel,

The guy in the top picture with the Reising, is that a sailor in dungarees?

Canoeguy,

I believe the guy with the Reising is Shore Patrol.

GB

 

[gunbarrel]

Originally posted by reddogge:
The Sgt. in gunbarrels post looks like he is actually carrying a Colt Commando. No swivel or hole for it and the stocks look shiney like the Coltwood stocks they had on them. Just my opinion.

Good eye, reddogge

Here is another one.

 

[Kbak303]

are these Victories or .45s?