S&W Victory model
Looking for a web site for information.
Specifically, proof marks and info on British lend lease revolvers.
If you want to e-mail me direct, feel free.
Sperling PE
Specifically, proof marks and info on British lend lease revolvers.
If you want to e-mail me direct, feel free.
Sperling PE
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On Gunbroker I see some of the barrels on the S&W Victory marked 38 S&W ctg and some marked 38 special were they made in both? Any info is appreciated. Terrill 0 -
That's correct. The ones originally chambered for 38 S & W were meant to be used by British commonwealth forces.
Since there were manufacturing overruns, some were diverted for use in the U.S.. They were issued for us by various war plant guards and similar functions. As the ammo used by the Brits in their revolvers was very similar to U.S. made .38 S & W, obtaining ammo wasn't a problem.0 -
rufe-snow that answered my question and it is appreciated. Terrill 0 -
The Brit's used a 38-200 caliber, that was a 38 S&W with a 200gr bullet. 0
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