S&W Revolver Markings - What do they mean?

[trix_17]

This is a S&W Model 10 in 38 S&W. The serial is 9390XX. On the otherside of the lanyard is a "W" followed by some symbols. From left to right it looks like a sideways "T", then an "O" with flames coming out the top and then a "P". I gather from searching elsewhere the "P" is a proof mark. Is this military? I know I have seen the "flaming O" somewhere else but can't quite place it. There's lots written about the Victory or "V" models, but I can't find any info on this one. I assumed it was just a regular commercial production.

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See above link for bigger pic.
Any info?

 

[hunter64]

Looks like a victory model. What caliber is it? Either .38 Smith and Wesson or .38 Special.

There is lots of info on all the markings over at http://smith-wessonforum.com/forum.php

All your questions will be answered in about 5 minutes with the search function on the S&W forum.

 

[green]

Sounds like a S&W victory model. The O is a flaming bomb mark of US ordnance and the letters are the inspector's initials. Is one of the Xs a V?

 

[trix_17]

I'll have to take a closer look at the S&W forum thanks for the hint. Upon a quick review looks like a "pre-victory" model, maybe lend lease.

 

[Pioneer]

You say it is a model 10. Model Nos. weren't put on S&W guns until 1957. If it is marked as a model 10 it was made in 1957 or later.

 

[trix_17]

It doesn;t say mod 10 on it but that's what it was called by the auctioneer when I bought it.

 

[buster]

the victory models should have a V preceeding the s/n and should apear on a few places ,even the cylinder.It does not look parkerized as they would have been. (Is it?) Not saying there aren't variances during manufacturing in the war years,but it doesn't seem to be a victory model.