Need help identifying this S&W - confirmed Victory model - Thanks!!!

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caliber is 38 S&W

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Yes it's 5" barrel (just measured it)

Serial # V 5635** P

There big space between V and 5 and a smaller space between last digit and P.

Yes it's written 3 1/2 tons on barrel

Case color hardened hammer and trigger




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Depending on the serial number it could be either a M & P (MIlitary and Police) "Victory" model or a model 10. Usually Victory models were parkarized but I have seen some blued.
They will have a "V" in the serial number.

Scott
 
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If you could post the serial number it would enable us to give you a pretty accurate time frame as to when it was mfg.,then someone can give you the correct name of this model. Nice old gun by the way!!!!!!!!!
 
saskgunowner101 said:
1905 model of the 4th change possibly?
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I concur. I own three that are nearly identical except mine are prohib barrel lengths. As this one is shown with .38 S&W ammo (some wonderful old Dominion fodder, which I've got a bit of too!) and judging by the proof at the front of the trigger guard, it is a British 5" .38/200, specifically. I can see some "messiness" at the rear of the barrel which presumably reads 3 1/2 TONS which equates to a .38 S&W pressure rating, stamped by the Brits after it was proofed over there. Nice guns and the .38 S&W is a pleasant shooter, very much like a .38 Special wadcutter load. The stag grips are ostensibly not issue but add a nice touch.

Now. Is the gun for sale? :)
 
:)Post updated with requested info.

I need to know if there's a reason to make it a keeper or if I should just sell it. To keep it I'd have to relate to it historically or otherwise. So far it's been sitting there doing nothing for a long time. Bore rifling seems crisp and in excellent condition.

Thanks for your replies and information! :)
 
I believe the "V" in the serial makes it a Victory model. I'm not sure on the value of this piece, but I'll bet it shoots well. Is there case color hardening on the hammer and trigger or not? Hard to tell in the photo.
 
There's a website smith-wesson forum?? Type that into google and pick the brains of the residents there....might be able to find out more about it, and if there's any historical value due to the grips on it. If
I had a few extra dollars I'd probably scoop it from you.:) IIRC the NP is the proof markings, national proof or nitro proofing.
 
Excellent, it is indeed a Victory then. I'll verify that all markings are where they should be and complete. Actual gun blued finish seems amazing compared to what that above mentioned link describes. I've got to find out more about that. Could it have been redone later in life or is this factory original?
 
If your Victory model is anything like mine, it'll be very accurate at 25yds, even with those crappy sights. Oh, and save your brass for reloading. :D
 
Thanks to all those who posted or sent me information regarding this firearm. With all your help I was able to properly identify this piece of history. Unfortunately it doesn't fit my profile so I'll post it on equipment exchange as soon as I can get all the proper pics in order to show it's variant/condition.
 
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