Smith&Wesson
does anyone remember what the kit gun smith&wesson made in the 1990 was. it had a 3" barrel and had adjustable rear sight and a high viz front sight. it was in a magazine and it was in a shoot out against a ruger sp101. it was a 32 mag stainless. if anyone remembers the model please let me know. i think i remember calling s&w about it and they was all sent over seas was it the model 631 or 632
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HAVE A SMITH & WESSON 38, 4 INCH BARREL, HAS OAK GRIPS WITH 2 CROME RIVETS ON EACH SIDE OF GRIPS AND A CLASP ON BOTTOM OF GRIP, marked ctg, US property of G.H.D. VERY NICE COND. CAN YOU TELL ME THE VALUEOF THIS? THANKS 0 -
It looks like a S&W Victory model but I would need more information to go on. Is that a blue or parkerized finish? Are there any U.S. Government markings on it? Do you know the caliber? When you open the cylinder crane, what are the markings on the frame in front of the cylinder? Answeres to these questions would really help, and one of the S&W guru's here on the site can take it from there.
If it is what I think it is they are fairly common and would not command an exorbitant price, although there are exceptions to that of course. The Victory models were produced in their thousands for WWII and used for second line units etc. It would be a version of Smiths' military and police model.
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Limited info
But appears to be a M&P 38 spl 4" barrel Victory without the lanyard ring.
1942-1945
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Looks like a 45 S&W Hand Ejector.
Is there a caliber marking on the rear left side of the barrel?
What are the markings on the top of the barrel?
Is there a US stamped anywhere on the gun?0 -
Hi and welcome to the forum.
The pictures are helpful, but only if you provide us with information on the caliber, and other markings that may be on the revolver.
S/N info is also good but the series sometimes repeats between earlier models, that's where caliber is a big help.
Just from the pix it appears that you have an early Military and Police (M&P) although there is no lanyard ring.
Lastly, the finish dosen't appear to be blued, but rather parkerized. Maybe it is a trick of the light in your pix. Please include info on the finish as well.
There are a lot of very knowledgeable folks here that are more than happy to help you, but you need to help us help you by giving as much info. as possible.
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Looks like I've comed to the right place[:)]
It's parkerized right? (I'm not so familiar with those terms, quite new at this)
Seems to be a 38cal.
The markings on the frame in front of the cylinder seems to be 78906.
It is a US stamped gun.
Here's the details in close up:0 -
You have a M&P Victory
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Its a VICTORY...Someone removed the Lanyard Ring.....Used to be able to buy these from J&G Gunsales in Prescott, Arizona for $35.00 back in the 70's and 80's...Last time I saw one at J&G's was several years ago...and they were selling for around $125.00....Would amagine a fair price on todays market would be around $250.00 and up...depending upon Condition...
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Thanks for info. So the year for this one is 1942-1945?
Any good websites for this model available? Haven't managed to find any myself yet.
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It looks to me as an early M&P possibly an early lend lease to England, because of the caliber. The first Lend Lease had United States Property on them. I thought Victory models had a V to begin the serial number, and were chambered for 38 Special.
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quote:Originally posted by Hangfire
It looks to me as an early M&P possibly an early lend lease to England, because of the caliber. The first Lend Lease had United States Property on them. I thought Victory models had a V to begin the serial number, and were chambered for 38 Special.
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Not all the Victory Models were chambered in 38 Special. The ones sent to England & the Commonwealth Countries, were chambered in 38 S& W, AKA 38/200.0 -
The Brit 1940-43 were 38/200
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Yep-380/200...thats why I said "because of the caliber". But what about no V in the serial number. Thought that was what identified a Victory Model? [That and the finish]
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It appears to be a lying V under the GHD mark on its butt. There's also a V on the cylinder next to the serial. 0 -
I also found this site on the Victory model.
http://coolgunsite.com/pistols/victory_model_smith_and_wesson.htm0
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