Nice piece. I too have one of these passed down to me from my great uncle. It’s equipped with his original purchase receipt and transfer document dated November of 1927. Adjustable rear sight and essentially in mint condition. He purchased it new from the factory and it was shipped via train to his home in Jersey city. Looks like he shot it a few times literally a few times back in the 20’s then it rested in its original box passed on through several other family members in its box in a chest untouched for 90+ years until I eventually received it. He was a construction guy and his claim to fame was his work in the shiny arches atop the Chrysler building in NYC. I was very fond of uncle Philly during my early childhood and he took me into the city to show off his various construction jobs in old NYC. He drove motorcycles and did stunts at horse tracks before the races and was truly a gem to us as a grand story teller. He did so many things and traveled to so many places it was hard to discern fact from fiction, but anytime we looked into any of his tales we found the receipts of validity. This revolver is no exception to his life and tales of the olden days.
That is the best. To have a piece from a family member with all the paperwork, doesn't get much better than that! I love how these can keep us in touch, or at least thinking about, individuals who have passed on. A great way to connect with the past and those we care for.
@@MidwesternFCexactly. And one day my great nephew or grandson will have treasures of my past which includes as many tales of adventure and comes with much more fancy revolvers. Thanks for sharing your acquisition with the community.
@@WheelgunsOnWheels Thats what its all about. Thanks again for the nice comment. Its good to be reminded that these types of collectors are out there. Hopefully your nephew and/or grandson will appreciate the same. All the best to you.
I have one similar to that but it's not a Victory model. Mine was made in 1947 best as I can tell. Prefix "S" serial number. Mine doesn't have that hole under the cylinder release... 5" and "made in USA" stamp on the side and the roll mark on the barrel - chambered in 38 Special Ctg. That is very cool!
The Mosin Crate sells some nice stuff always in great condition too. That's almost as nice as my 1907 Colt Police Positive .38 caliber I have. Thanks for showing us this really nice revolver in very nice condition for its age. I subscribed to your channel too.
Thank you Sir! I love connecting with other fellow collectors and sharing thoughts about the things that interest us. I appreciate your subscription very much as Im just getting started. Thanks again and I really enjoy your videos and look forward to more in the future. Have a great independence day weekend 🇺🇸
Very cool. I've got a former British Service Revolver that was imported back to the US pre-1968, and turned into a nickel plated 2" snubby. Sadly the plating hides most of the wartime marks.
Most likely yours was converted to .38 special. Many were as it was easier to find ammo. This one is still in original configuration so yes, I shoot .38 s&w as its lower pressure.
@@MidwesternFC I got some 38 smith and Wesson and shot some thru it great is I shot 38 special with anything over 900fps the case has a little bulging toward the bottom of the case I just shot 700fps 38 special thru it and little to no bulging on case then not a defense gun for me anyway but if you wanted defense ammo buffalo bore makes 38s&w 146gr 1050fps hard cast ammo
That’s amazing! I just recently acquired a pre victory model as well with NZ 434* and the last digit is not legible. Can’t wait to find some 38sw and take it out to the range.
Wow, thats excellent! Congrats and hope you can find some .38 S&W and enjoy it soon. Was your's imported by CAI as well? I'm curious as to how others were marked.
Bu modelin Colt ve Smith and Wesson tarafından aynı zamanda üretildiğine inanıyorum.. Babamın tabancası Colt marka 38 special'di.. Bu videoda gösterilen silahın aynısı..
Çok benzer tabancalar. Her iki şirketin de o dönemde sözleşmesi vardı ancak başta silindir salımı olmak üzere ufak farklılıklar içeren modeller ürettiler. İzlediğiniz için teşekkürler!
I do like that one. I do not have an item of that level, but I do appreciate S&W revolvers of the 'hand ejector' style. It does seem to be 'pre-Victory model' due to the nice finish. Being in .38 S&W caliber and being equipped with a lanyard ring, it strikes me as the first issue of what would be called the Victory Model. The Brits used the .38 S&W cartridge, known to the Brits as the ".880/200". They seem to appreciate three decimal places - even if not perfectly correct, and the 200 is the grain weight of the original cast lead bullet. (Bullet changed later to comply with international rules of warfare.) I cannot testify to the grips being original. I CAN testify those are the period correct 'service' stocks. They are 'used'. On the interior of the stock scales would be the serial number of the arm and perhaps some notation of Commonwealth or N Z possession. Interestingly, that round was reasonably common in the U. S. between the wars. it was used as police arm due to the 200 grain bullet which had a bit more authority than lighter bullets. (Different world, no doubt.) I have what is left of a Victory. Bears British proof marks on the chambers. However, it is a surplus gun that was cut off even with the ejector rod (no front lug), the lanyard removed, rechambered (hogged out?) to accept .38 Special ammunition and then nickle plated in what seems to have been a fly-by-night bumper shop. It was so ugly and sad looking I had to give it a home. As I write this, the legend reads this video is '2 years..." old. Still a delightful bit of S&W-ness, history and the evolution of firearms.
Nice piece. I too have one of these passed down to me from my great uncle. It’s equipped with his original purchase receipt and transfer document dated November of 1927. Adjustable rear sight and essentially in mint condition. He purchased it new from the factory and it was shipped via train to his home in Jersey city. Looks like he shot it a few times literally a few times back in the 20’s then it rested in its original box passed on through several other family members in its box in a chest untouched for 90+ years until I eventually received it. He was a construction guy and his claim to fame was his work in the shiny arches atop the Chrysler building in NYC. I was very fond of uncle Philly during my early childhood and he took me into the city to show off his various construction jobs in old NYC. He drove motorcycles and did stunts at horse tracks before the races and was truly a gem to us as a grand story teller. He did so many things and traveled to so many places it was hard to discern fact from fiction, but anytime we looked into any of his tales we found the receipts of validity. This revolver is no exception to his life and tales of the olden days.
That is the best. To have a piece from a family member with all the paperwork, doesn't get much better than that! I love how these can keep us in touch, or at least thinking about, individuals who have passed on. A great way to connect with the past and those we care for.
@@MidwesternFCexactly. And one day my great nephew or grandson will have treasures of my past which includes as many tales of adventure and comes with much more fancy revolvers. Thanks for sharing your acquisition with the community.
@@WheelgunsOnWheels Thats what its all about. Thanks again for the nice comment. Its good to be reminded that these types of collectors are out there. Hopefully your nephew and/or grandson will appreciate the same. All the best to you.
I have one similar to that but it's not a Victory model. Mine was made in 1947 best as I can tell. Prefix "S" serial number. Mine doesn't have that hole under the cylinder release... 5" and "made in USA" stamp on the side and the roll mark on the barrel - chambered in 38 Special Ctg. That is very cool!
The Mosin Crate sells some nice stuff always in great condition too. That's almost as nice as my 1907 Colt Police Positive .38 caliber I have. Thanks for showing us this really nice revolver in very nice condition for its age. I subscribed to your channel too.
Thank you Sir! I love connecting with other fellow collectors and sharing thoughts about the things that interest us. I appreciate your subscription very much as Im just getting started. Thanks again and I really enjoy your videos and look forward to more in the future. Have a great independence day weekend 🇺🇸
Nice finish, acquired a parkerized 38/200 in great condition a while ago.
Those park finish look great as well. Thanks for watching and for your comment.
Very cool. I've got a former British Service Revolver that was imported back to the US pre-1968, and turned into a nickel plated 2" snubby. Sadly the plating hides most of the wartime marks.
Still a cool piece though! Thanks for sharing.
I have 2, one lend lease British and one domestic. I love them!
Thank sure are beautiful revolvers. A Model 10 was my first gun so I love the S&W's.
do you shoot 38 S&W ammo through it? i have one and am wondering as it says 38 special on the other side but definitely newer stamp
Most likely yours was converted to .38 special. Many were as it was easier to find ammo. This one is still in original configuration so yes, I shoot .38 s&w as its lower pressure.
@@MidwesternFC I got some 38 smith and Wesson and shot some thru it great is I shot 38 special with anything over 900fps the case has a little bulging toward the bottom of the case I just shot 700fps 38 special thru it and little to no bulging on case then not a defense gun for me anyway but if you wanted defense ammo buffalo bore makes 38s&w 146gr 1050fps hard cast ammo
That’s amazing! I just recently acquired a pre victory model as well with NZ 434* and the last digit is not legible. Can’t wait to find some 38sw and take it out to the range.
Wow, thats excellent! Congrats and hope you can find some .38 S&W and enjoy it soon. Was your's imported by CAI as well? I'm curious as to how others were marked.
No other markings besides the serial number, WB, flaming bomb, and a P on the bottom
@@mon3ysloth Thats great. Nice you were able to get one without an import mark. Enjoy it! Really like this historic revolvers.
How much did you pay??
Bu modelin Colt ve Smith and Wesson tarafından aynı zamanda üretildiğine inanıyorum.. Babamın tabancası Colt marka 38 special'di.. Bu videoda gösterilen silahın aynısı..
Çok benzer tabancalar. Her iki şirketin de o dönemde sözleşmesi vardı ancak başta silindir salımı olmak üzere ufak farklılıklar içeren modeller ürettiler. İzlediğiniz için teşekkürler!
I do like that one. I do not have an item of that level, but I do appreciate S&W revolvers of the 'hand ejector' style. It does seem to be 'pre-Victory model' due to the nice finish. Being in .38 S&W caliber and being equipped with a lanyard ring, it strikes me as the first issue of what would be called the Victory Model. The Brits used the .38 S&W cartridge, known to the Brits as the ".880/200". They seem to appreciate three decimal places - even if not perfectly correct, and the 200 is the grain weight of the original cast lead bullet. (Bullet changed later to comply with international rules of warfare.)
I cannot testify to the grips being original. I CAN testify those are the period correct 'service' stocks. They are 'used'. On the interior of the stock scales would be the serial number of the arm and perhaps some notation of Commonwealth or N Z possession.
Interestingly, that round was reasonably common in the U. S. between the wars. it was used as police arm due to the 200 grain bullet which had a bit more authority than lighter bullets. (Different world, no doubt.)
I have what is left of a Victory. Bears British proof marks on the chambers. However, it is a surplus gun that was cut off even with the ejector rod (no front lug), the lanyard removed, rechambered (hogged out?) to accept .38 Special ammunition and then nickle plated in what seems to have been a fly-by-night bumper shop. It was so ugly and sad looking I had to give it a home.
As I write this, the legend reads this video is '2 years..." old. Still a delightful bit of S&W-ness, history and the evolution of firearms.
Thank you so much for the kind words and for sharing your knowledge. They sure are wonderful revolvers. Thanks again for sharing.