Yet another Victory model thread

[magyars]

Hope the pictures come thru...
Picked this up in a recent trade. Said it was from a fellow who recieved it from the original owner (his Uncle)....so I would be the 4th owner. Comes w/ shoulder holster w/ name stenciled on it.
Serial # V 482XXX.
There is a flaming bomb (?) on the butt, next to serial number...no other government markings.
Can it be an original blued Smith?
Thanks!

 

[Goony]

That one's been pretty obviously refinished along the way. A shooter now, not much collectible value remaining.

 

[Waidmann]

There were very few original blued or nickeled Victory Models and the numbers and reasons are pretty much nailed down.

But, blued hammers and triggers are the mark of a local shop, in too big a hurry.

 

[magyars]

thanks Gentlemen.....

 

[opoefc]

The above gun is an obvious refinished gun, as stated. I've never heard of a Victory Model that will letter as original shipped in nickel plate, and there are less than a doz. original Victory Models that were finished in high polish blue as VIP presentation guns, by the Service Dep't at S&W. ( Note: Don't confuse Victory Models with Pre-Victory Models) Ed.

 

[Waidmann]

^ I recall they were late SV's say eighty odd, I don't have the book at hand.

 

[magyars]

Thanks again.....so I have a shooter.....nice.
What about the holster.....could it be of value? anywhere to donate it?