usmchistorian Posted April 13, 2015 Share #1 Posted April 13, 2015 Here are some shots I thought I would share of my S&W Victory revolver and holster. This is displayed as part of my USMC aviation collection. This is an all numbers matching pistol. I am very fortunate to have this in my collection of artifacts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViewfinderGyrene Posted April 13, 2015 Share #2 Posted April 13, 2015 Beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLeo Posted April 13, 2015 Share #3 Posted April 13, 2015 Nice revolver. I used to have one of the Navy ones as well and it was still an excellent shooter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costa Posted April 13, 2015 Share #4 Posted April 13, 2015 great shape. only way to get em Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmchistorian Posted April 13, 2015 Author Share #5 Posted April 13, 2015 Thank you for the kind words fellas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Flick Posted April 13, 2015 Share #6 Posted April 13, 2015 A very nice Victory. If you want to PM me with the complete serial number I can provide you with a good estimate of the revolver's shipping date from the S&W factory, based upon the Victory Model Database. Regards, Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilgarvan Posted April 14, 2015 Share #7 Posted April 14, 2015 Very Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Flick Posted April 14, 2015 Share #8 Posted April 14, 2015 USMC Historian: Thanks for supplying me with your complete serial number. With that I can tell you that your Navy Victory Model likely shipped from the S&W factory in November, 1942, based upon the information contained in the Victory Model Database. I hope that is helpful to you. Regards, Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmchistorian Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share #9 Posted April 16, 2015 Thank you for the information Charlie! -UH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BROBS Posted April 16, 2015 Share #10 Posted April 16, 2015 love it.. I want one too. -Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1SG_1st_Cav Posted April 16, 2015 Share #11 Posted April 16, 2015 Very nice revolver! My uncle had a US Navy marked one new in the original box. It belonged to his brother who worked on classified projects. I tried to buy it from him but he declined to sell it to me. He died a short time later, and I have no idea what happened to it. My cousin is Anti-Gun, so it probably was thrown away, or dumped in the lake. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Svensson Posted April 16, 2015 Share #12 Posted April 16, 2015 Fantastic piece. I'd never let it out of my sight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOBO2 Posted April 20, 2015 Share #13 Posted April 20, 2015 Congrats on a fine piece of history! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdk0911 Posted April 20, 2015 Share #14 Posted April 20, 2015 very nice S&W victory - very coooool gun - well done!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmchistorian Posted April 30, 2015 Author Share #15 Posted April 30, 2015 Thank you all!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry_k Posted May 6, 2015 Share #16 Posted May 6, 2015 Nice one! Can you show us rest of Your USMC Aviation collection? cheers, Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly USMC Posted May 6, 2015 Share #17 Posted May 6, 2015 Very Nice, Congratulations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Swigart Posted May 22, 2015 Share #18 Posted May 22, 2015 Nice condition, does not look like it was carried in a holster much if at all. These are wonderful shooters. The 38 S&W catridge is a pussy cat and very quiet. It is not too hard to find if you look for it in better gun shops that have been around for a while and can still be mail ordered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hink441 Posted May 22, 2015 Share #19 Posted May 22, 2015 I believe this Navy marked pistol is chambered for the .38 Special round. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Swigart Posted May 25, 2015 Share #20 Posted May 25, 2015 I believe this Navy marked pistol is chambered for the .38 Special round. Chris Were all the Navy ones in 38 special ? I have only seen the ones in 38 S&W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Flick Posted May 25, 2015 Share #21 Posted May 25, 2015 Were all the Navy ones in 38 special ? I have only seen the ones in 38 S&W Yes, all Navy issued Victory Model revolvers were in .38 Special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hink441 Posted May 25, 2015 Share #22 Posted May 25, 2015 I believe all the US marked pistols were .38 Special. The .38/200 round was for the lend-lease pistols sent mainly to England. Chris Charlie beat me to it. I am too slow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorin6 Posted May 26, 2015 Share #23 Posted May 26, 2015 I have a S&W with 5-inch barrel, uses the .38 S&W (not special) and is US marked. Most likely a guard pistol; it doesn't have any lend-lease marks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Swigart Posted May 26, 2015 Share #24 Posted May 26, 2015 I have a S&W with 5-inch barrel, uses the .38 S&W (not special) and is US marked. Most likely a guard pistol; it doesn't have any lend-lease marks. I shoot 38 S&W in a late production H&R revolver and I love the cartridge. These WW II ones would be sighted for the 38/200 round correct? How does yours shoot with the modern 145 grain bullets ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorin6 Posted May 27, 2015 Share #25 Posted May 27, 2015 I shoot 38 S&W in a late production H&R revolver and I love the cartridge. These WW II ones would be sighted for the 38/200 round correct? How does yours shoot with the modern 145 grain bullets ? I haven't shot it in years, but when I did shoot modern ammo, it was very accurate out to 50 feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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