Victory Model would have a 'V' Prefix on the Butt, to the left of the Serial Number.

10 m&p grips), and has the correct overall length and configuration of a 38 hand ejector with a 4' barrel. It has a 5-shot cylinder, but my 'Blue book of gun values' and another book indicate that all 38 m&p/ hand ejectors have a 6-shot cylinder. The revolver shown here was manufactured in late 1943 and accepts the. The barrel says 'Regulation Police, 38 s&w ctg' on the right side. I forget off hand at roughly what Serial Number the Model of 1902 began, but, I think it was around what yours is or a little above it, so, either a late Model of 1899, or, an early Model of 1902.ĭoes the Barrel have the under-Lug for the Ejector Rod to nestle in when the Cylinder is closed? Or, no under-Lug? 38 S&W CTG Victory Model 'United States Property' Date: 1943 S/N V404631: The Victory model was so named for the 'V' prefix which was placed before the serial number and represented 'Victory' against the Axis powers in World War II. Does anyone know how I could go about dating it by the serial number? I would really like to find out if parts are still available before I start working on it.Īt first blush, this sounds like a Model of 1899 Military & Police. Barrel has patent dates on right side with38 S&W Specal CTG Many examples have been examined with no other frame marking other than thr trademark. I think is is a 'Victory' model, but I am not sure. A large S&W trademark is found on the sideplate. In addition, the Smith & Wesson logo gives away the maker of the firearm. Identifying the weapon is a matter of locating the identifying etchings with the serial number along the gun metal on the barrel. 38 Special CTG revolver is a six-shooter with a 6-inch barrel. It has no markings except the S&W logo on the sideplate, and the serial number 16500 stamped on the butt. What is Smith and Wesson 38 Special Ctg 38 Special revolvers.

It has the 'old style' hammer and trigger. It is a 4' barrel, round butt, four screw sideplate. But it appears that it is older than I first thought. I acquired an old S&W revolver to build a bullseye pistol.

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