Surplus s&w victory

[Kmck]

So a certain ex sponsor has surplus victory revolvers on sale, fair Condition for 375 and good for 425 has anyone picked one of These up from marstar and comment on condition/function

 

[357_fan]

Keep in mind that these are 38 S&W and not 38 Special.

 

[yomomma]

Decent shape...

 

[Kmck]

Keep in mind that these are 38 S&W and not 38 Special.

Yes I know. Have a victory that I bought from the ammo source a year or two ago. Like it just wanted another

 

[pdubois64]

I think that price is fair. Ones in better condition are fetching about $500 these days. Do you load .38S&W? It was $52 a box last time I bought any.

 

[NAA]

Yes, best to reload if one has a wheelgun in .38 S&W..... Interestingly, when I got my spankin' new carbide set from Lee I was surprised to see the sizer was marked '38 Super'.... I contacted Lee directly thinking it was a mistake & they replied no mistake. Apparently, the sizer for .38 S&W is same as .38 Super/.38ACP.....

I'm loading for a 'consignor' I scored out of my LGS a few years back....

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[Suther]

I think that price is fair. Ones in better condition are fetching about $500 these days. Do you load .38S&W? It was $52 a box last time I bought any.

Really? That much? I figured the 38spl were going for around 5 bills, and the 38sw ones were less desirable?

 

[pdubois64]

I'm talking ones in excellent condition. In that condition doesn't seem to matter as much if .38 Spl or .38S&W. The last Victory .38 S&W I sold was for $400 and that was about 8 years ago. As always though they are worth what someone will pay.
I would want to see what I'm getting though for that price so I wouldn't order one of those from Marstar. Those are shooter grade so for that .38 Spl would be preferable.
I recently paid about $600 for this one in VG to EX condition. Pre-Victory (British Service Model .38S&W shipped 1941). I prefer these earlier checkered stocks over the smooth Victory ones:

 

[TheWhole9Yards]

I have one, not from that vendor but same-ish condition. Nice soft shooting cartridge, fun plinker with a cool story. I'm shooting PPU factory ammo in it for now, does't see enough range days to justify the time an money to reload 38sw.

 

[NAA]

I'm talking ones in excellent condition. In that condition doesn't seem to matter as much if .38 Spl or .38S&W. The last Victory .38 S&W I sold was for $400 and that was about 8 years ago. As always though they are worth what someone will pay.
I would want to see what I'm getting though for that price so I wouldn't order one of those from Marstar. Those are shooter grade so for that .38 Spl would be preferable.
I recently paid about $600 for this one in VG to EX condition. Pre-Victory (British Service Model .38S&W shipped 1941). I prefer these earlier checkered stocks over the smooth Victory ones:

Awesome blueing on some of the pre Victory models!

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[NAA]

Here's a 4" barrel Victory model with the older grips. It's in .38 Spl not .38 S&W though....

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[pdubois64]

Here's the one I sold about 6 years ago:

 

[Canuck44]

I have to jump in here to pick a few brains. Can the 38S&W revolver cylinders be opennd up to accept 38spl? I would assume the cases would have to be annealed to prevent splitting. I know the bore is different but this can be overcome using soft lead bullets to some degree. Thoughts?

Bob

 

[hatman1793]

Reloading makes these revolvers a little easier to stomach. There is no value in trying to change or modify S&W Victory models chambered in Britain's truly ridiculous 38S&W. Obtain correct components to reload using factory brass, if you must.
True 38S&W afficianados will decry this but most of the S&W, Colt & Webley revolvers are worth $200-$300.00 regardless of condition, etc. Most have fixed sights, are underpowered and are looking for an application to fulfill.

 

[saskgunowner101]

I have to jump in here to pick a few brains. Can the 38S&W revolver cylinders be opennd up to accept 38spl? I would assume the cases would have to be annealed to prevent splitting. I know the bore is different but this can be overcome using soft lead bullets to some degree. Thoughts?

Bob

It could be opened up I'm sure, but most likely not a good use of money. I had one that was already reamed out and sleeved to 38 Special. I had a mold that cast fat bullets, and it was a match made in heaven.

 

[Canuck44]

It could be opened up I'm sure, but most likely not a good use of money. I had one that was already reamed out and sleeved to 38 Special. I had a mold that cast fat bullets, and it was a match made in heaven.

I thought as much. I have a 5" Model 10 so there is really not a need. I think I will pass. I reload for a local here who has a beater. Not sure it is worth the effort.

Thanks for the reply.

Bob

 

[Kmck]

And I don't recommend using this load with out some R&D of your own but have a load that's a cast 130hr bullet with 4gr unique with a mag primer, realize it doesn't need a Magnum primer but it's all I but, this load is stout, for 38s&w but my victory can take it

 

[357_fan]

I have to jump in here to pick a few brains. Can the 38S&W revolver cylinders be opennd up to accept 38spl? I would assume the cases would have to be annealed to prevent splitting. I know the bore is different but this can be overcome using soft lead bullets to some degree. Thoughts?

Bob

You can but you will end up with bulged cases as the 38S&W is slightly larger in diameter than the 38 special