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S&W M&P/Victory model. .38 S&W SN:949762

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 600.00 USD
S&W M&P/Victory model. .38 S&W SN:949762
Auction Only Available to USA Residents
Revolver. S/D Action. 6-rd capacity. K Frame. Circa 1942-1945. This is a Lend Lease revolver to Britain. British broad arrow with nitro, proofs on right frame. The Victory models were to commemorate the Allied victory over the Axis powers in WWII. It features a 4' round pinned barrel, 6 shot fluted cylinder and lanyard ring on butt. This one appears to have the sandblasted "Black Magic" finish (similar to parkerizing). Blue cylinder pin. It has a blade front sight with machined square notch rear sight, smooth wood grips (no medallions) on a square butt frame with a serrated trigger and knurled hammer spur. "United States Property" stamped on the top of frame Standard S&W markings. This finish has some handling loss, especially on the cylinder, a slight drag line on the cylinder, and scratches/edge wear. Bore and cylinders are excellent/bright. Made it back to the states through "Vega, Sac. Ca." marked on left frame. Early guns did not have the "V" serial number prefix. W.B.O. inspectors stamp on heel. Matched sn on barrel. NRA Condition-Good. C&R firearm.